Southeastern Native American Documents, 1730-1842
Documents relating to the Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Seminoles, and many others have been collected and are available here. About 2,000 primary sources provide a glimpse into the lives of these peoples as they interacted with British colonists, experienced the American Revolution, and confronted American imperialism. Browse by collection to gain context on the individual collections within this assembly. You can also browse by date or keyword search for a particular tribe, person, or event.
Documenting the American South (DocSouth)
A wealth of transcribed source material dealing with all aspects of the American South. Select “Subjects” in the heading banner, and you can browse subject listings in alphabetical order. For example, selecting “A” pulls up documents relating to abolition, African Americans, agriculture, and antislavery movements. Subjects range from individual people, particular religious denominations, specific Native American tribes, cities and towns, plantation life, and the Confederate States of America. The variety of subjects is expansive, but they are not divided chronologically so make sure you select sources within the parameters of the assignment.