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Native American Resources: Online Resources

ONLINE RESOURCES

There are a vast number of institutions and organizations with a wealth of information available online.  Here we've created page that includes many of the resources we've found helpful in learning more about Native Americans throughout our state.

Map of Cusabo tribes from Gene Waddell's  Indians of the South Carolina Lowcountry, 1562-1751 Courtesy of  Dataw Historic Foundation 


ANNOTATED SOURCES FROM GENE WADDELL'S INDIANS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY, 1562-1751


 For those looking to do in depth research, this book is not only a great read; but the annotated sources are a vast wealth of information specific to the original inhabitants of our state.  Mr. Waddell has done the public a great service by creating a timeline of events for each tribe and took the time to transcribe the primary source information he used.  You can view a digital copy of this book online, and one is also  available at CLS. The annotated bibliography is available online through College of Charleston's website at the links below:

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources1.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources2.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources3.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources4.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources5.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources6.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources7.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources8.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources9.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources10.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources11.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources12.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources13.pdf

http://waddelle.people.cofc.edu/Sources14.pdf

 


SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN


In the wake of the pandemic, this Institution unfortunately had to close it's doors to the public; leaving many important exhibits from being appreciated by those wishing to learn.  Now, through partnership with Google, they have made a vast wealth of information available for online viewing.  This includes artifacts, online exhibits, virtual museum walk-troughs, and more! Visit their page on Google Arts & Culture here.

THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN IN SOUTH CAROLINA

This museum, located in Walhalla, SC, is worth the trip!  They have a great collection of artifacts on display and can provide visitors with an understanding of the Cherokee's history in our state.  Their website provides good information, especially regarding Oconee town and it's past cultures.  Click here to visit their website.

USC LANCASTER NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER

Established in August of 2012, this comprehensive center for the study of South Carolina’s Native American peoples, their histories, and their cultures offers visitors the opportunity to view the single largest collection of Catawba Indian pottery in existence; study primary and secondary texts on Native Americans in the Southeast; participate in educational classes and programs; and observe archaeology, language, and folklore and oral history labs.  Click here to visit their website

Here are links to finding aids for some of the Collections in their archives.  They may be very useful for those conducting in depth research.

Rosemary Clark Whitlock Collection

Wesley Durant Taukchiray Collection

T.J. Blumer Collection on the Catawba Nation

Photographs and Slides from the T.J. BLUMER COLLECTION ON THE CATAWBA INDIAN

SOUTH CAROLINA'S TRIBAL ENTITIES

The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs' map shows modern Native American organizations in South Carolina. Each tribe is color coded based on their level of state and/or federal recognition. The link also provides a list of contact information for each tribal organization.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD CULTURES

Below is a download of the 2002 Encyclopedia of World Cultures published by Macmillan Reference.  It contains important information regarding Cusabo tribes both past and present on pg. 96-100.

 

THE CHICORA FOUNDATION

The Chicora Foundation is comprised of many Archaeologists throughout our state and their website has a wealth of information regarding excavations of Native American sites.  Click here to visit their webpage.  Below are a few of their publications relevant to this project.

SOUTHEASTERN U.S. NATIVE COMMUNITIES RESEARCH GUIDE

Part of the National Archives Native Communities Research Guides, this webpage may be useful to those looking to conduct research relating to Native Americans in the National Archives.  It provides tips for researching as well as helpful links and outside resources.  Click here to visit their site.

RESOURCES FOR AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Similar to the Charleston Library Society, the South Carolina Historical Society (conveniently located a couple blocks away) has a collection of resources relevant to Native American history in our state.  This guide provides tips and resources available for research.  Click here to view.

One of the most comprehensive and in depth collections, the Wesley D. White papers, are available on a limited basis.   Wesley White has committed his career to researching tribes of the South East, including ongoing research for the Edisto-Natchez-Kusso since 1969.   For a detailed look at the information in his collection, click here.