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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to the Frederick O. Gearing papers, circa 1950 - circa 1960
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0312
- Creators:
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Gearing, Frederick O., 1922-
- Dates:
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circa 1950 - circa 1960
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of notes, microfilm, and bibliographic material related to Gearing's research on eighteenth and early nineteenth century Cherokees. Included is information about towns and individual Cherokees that derive from library sources.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed. Contact the repository for more information.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the Frederick O. Gearing papers requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
Frederick O. Gearing papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Use
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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