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From the Tennessee River to Tahlequah: A Brief History of Cherokee Fiddling
This article traces the history of fiddle playing among the Cherokee and illustrates the importance of fiddle music to the people.
Date:
Winter 2009
Creator:
Castro, J. Justin
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shortchanged: Uncovering the Value of Pre-Removal Cherokee Property
This article estimates the value of the Cherokee's land and other property that was lost due to the tribe's removal to Indian Territory. Economist Matthew Gregg has performed a detailed mathematical analysis of land sale records in Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia around the time of removal. He arrives at an assessment that is consonant with Cherokee Chief John Ross's 1838 figure.
Date:
Autumn 2009
Creator:
Gregg, Matthew T.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History