Manuscript Collection
Catawba Indian Land Claim Paper - Accession 848 - M377 (428)
Files
Identifier
Accession 848 - M377 (428)
Inclusive Dates
1992
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
50 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
This collections consists of a 1992 50-page paper by former United States Representative John Spratt (South Carolina 5th Congressional District) who served from 1983 to 2011 concerning the Catawba Indian Land Controversy and includes a brief history of the Catawba Indians. The paper was written by Representative Spratt to explain the background of the Catawba Indian’s land claim. Also included is a letter written to Louise Pettus (Winthrop professor) by John Spratt concerning the settlement of the Catawba Indian Land Controversy.
Provenance
The Catawba Indian Land Claim by John Spratt were deposit in the Archive on October 11, 1994 by Louise Pettus.
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, "Catawba Indian Land Claim Paper - Accession 848 - M377 (428)". Finding Aid 593.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/593
LC Subject Headings
Spratt, John M. (John McKee), 1942- --Correspondence; Pettus, Louise, 1926-2021--Correspondence; Catawba Indians--South Carolina--Claims; Catawba Indians--Land tenure--South Carolina; Catawba Indian Nation--Trials, litigation, etc.; South Carolina--Trials, litigation, etc.
