Ian M. Watson collection, 1750-1986.

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Watson, Ian M. Ian M. Watson collection, 1750-1986.

Title

Ian M. Watson collection, 1750-1986.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37375909

Abstract

Catawba Indian genealogy collection consisting of research notes, correspondence, photographs, and audio cassettes compiled or generated by Watson and culminating in the publication of Catawba Indian Genealogy (Geneseo : Geneseo Foundation : Dept. of Anthropology, State University of New York at Geneseo, 1995). Contains copies of such primary sources re population and government relations as Tribal Rolls (1943, 1956, and 1960), South Carolina documents relating to Indian affairs (1750-1754), and census records (1870, 1880, 1890, and 1910). Collection also contains published works by James Hart Merrell; correspondents include Thomas J. Blumer, Judy Martin, James H. Merrell, Roger Trimnal, and Wes White; surnames represented: Ayers, Blue, Canty, Harris, Marsh, Mursh, Mush, Patterson, White, and Whitesides.

Extent

1.25 linear ft. (1 carton)

Holding Repository

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7392660

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Taukchiray, Wes, 1948-

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Martin, Judy A.

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Blumer, Thomas J., 1937-

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Historian of the Catawba Nation and senior editor, Library of Congress Law Library; b. Thomas John Blumer. From the description of Papers, 1810-1996 (bulk 1939-1941). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70951741 Thomas John Blumer is an ethnohistorian, folklorist, editor, and consultant for Native American Studies; native of Freeport, N. Y.; graduate of University of Mississippi (BA 1967, MA 1968) and the University of South Carolina (Ph. D. 1976) Senior ...