J.W. Daniel papers, 189u-193u.

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J.W. Daniel papers, 189u-193u.

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Research notes on Native Americans and place names from Indian languages in S.C. and elsewhere; small amount of correspondence, ca. 1894-1935 (Box 1); clippings, 1920s and undated (boxes 1-6); notebooks (Boxes 5 and 6); and published and unpublished essays on Daniel's research in Indian languages, S.C. history, and his historical fiction. Volume, ca. 1934 [filed in P], consisting of research notes re Indians of Southeastern states, including Creek, Cherokee, and other nations, re such aspects as languages, settlements, and history; place names; Cherokees in S.C., Creek towns in Alabama and Georgia; and anecdotes and folklore, such as a tradition of a sacred stone drum used by the Cherokee carved in the shape of a turtle, thought to have disappeared at time of American Revolution. Includes newspaper clippings of column written by Daniel, "By-Ways of State History," published in the Southern Christian Advocate; original Brer Rabbit stories; also includes revised edition of "Cateecha of Keowee: A Maid of Alabama," published 1898; and several drafts of typed poem re Emily Geiger's ride (Box 3, folders 30-37).

ca. 1.5 linear ft.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7774537

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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United Methodist Church (U.S.)

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Although this collection contains records primarily from the N.C. and Western N.C. Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (MECS), and national records from both the MECS and the Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC), this chronology is provided as an aid to understanding the context of the records contained in this collection. 1772 First Methodist preaching in North Carolina at Currituck Court House in northea...

Daniel, J. W. (James Walter), 1856-

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Methodist minister and writer of Laurens County, S.C.; Daniel's newspaper column, "By-Ways of State History," featured essays re local history and Native American Indian lore. From the description of J.W. Daniel papers, 189u-193u. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 59227538 ...

Geiger, Emily, 1762 or 1763-

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