William Holland Thomas papers, 1840-1875

Summary

Creator:

Thomas, William Holland, 1805-1893

Date:

1840-1875

Extent:

0.6 Linear Feet (1 document box, 1 small artifact box)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

William H. Thomas papers, ms234, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the papers of William H. Thomas from 1840-1875. Includes correspondence, legal documents, printed materials, maps (reproductions), and newspaper clippings concerning the acquisition of the Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation and the title of the Indians within and without the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina. The collection also contains a copy of the full account of this transaction and an account of the suit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians vs. William H. Thomas et al.

Biographical / historical:

William Holland Thomas (1805-1893), North Carolina State Senator, Colonel in Civil War, only white man to serve as Cherokee Chief (Wil-Usidi). Thomas served as agent and trustee of the Cherokee Indians.

Related

Other descriptive data:

Selected documents are also available online as part of the Southeastern Native American Documents database.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Cherokee Indians -- Government relations -- North Carolina.
Indians of North Indians -- North Carolina.
Cherokee Indians -- North Carolina.

Names:

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina

Places:

Cherokee Indian Reservation (N.C.)

Preferred citation:

William H. Thomas papers, ms234, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.