Manuscript Collection
Indian Land Oral History Transcripts - Accession 328 - M132 (168)
Files
Identifier
Accession 328 - M132 (168)
Inclusive Dates
1975-1976
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
96 pieces
Language
English;
Historical Note
Indian Land, SC is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Indian Land derives it's name from the fact that the area was inhabited predominately by Native Americans of the Catawba and Waxhaw tribes as European settlers moved into surrounding areas.
Scope and Content Note
The Indian Land Oral History Transcripts were of interviews conducted by Indian Land High School students with various members of the Indian Land community. Subjects include family history and genealogy (Belk, Hall, Ivy, Pettus, Morrow, Wilson, and Patterson), schools, churches, historic houses and buildings, landmarks, industry, family histories, and folklore and legends. Some of the interviews have been published.
Provenance
The Indian Land Oral History Transcripts were donated to the Archives by Louise Pettus on July 1, 1980.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Indian Land Oral History Transcripts - Accession 328 - M132 (168)". Finding Aid 357.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/357
LC Subject Headings
Indian Land (S.C.)--Biography; Indian Land (S.C.)--Genealogy; Indian Land (S.C.)--History; Indian Land (S.C.)--Social life and customs
