Interviewer
Ron Chepesiuk
Files
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Abstract
This interview was conducted in April 1985 by Ron Chepesuik with Gilbert Blue (1933-2016) who was the Chief of the Catawba Nation Chief Blue discusses the Treaty of 1840 and the Catawba’s efforts to reclaim their tribal lands. He discusses the reorganization of the Catawba leadership in 1974 in order to receive benefits from the state and federal governments. Chief Blue discusses getting both land and money for the Catawba people to use for things like education and development. They have financial support from the Native American Rice Fund, or N.A.R.F. He discusses the hope that the Catawba Nation would receive federal recognition for the tribe (which later occurred under his stewardship), a development fund for the Catawba nation, and more land.
Publication Date
4-1985
Unique Identifier
OH 191
Format
1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
00:18:24
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Treaty of 1840, Reservations, Catawba Indian Land Controversy
Recommended Citation
Blue, Gilbert, "Interview with Gilbert Blue" (1985). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 191.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/30
LC Subject Headings
Indians of North America -- Kings and rulers, Catawba Indians, Indians of North America -- South Carolina, Catawba Indian Nation, Catawba Indian Reservation (S.C.), Catawba Indians -- History, Catawba Indians -- Government relations, Reclamation of land -- South Carolina -- Catawba Indian Reservation
