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- 1987-1995 (Record-keeping activity)
Extent
7 boxes, 7 cu. ft.
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Biographical history
Born in Rock Hill, S.C., Buck was one of five children born to the late Evans McClure George Sr. and Phoebe Messer George. He graduated from Rock Hill High School and attended Clemson University, where he was a football star and still holds some records as a running back. Buck also was drafted by the Washington Redskins. He was retired from Celanese. Buck was an Assistant Chief of the Catawba Indian Nation for 33 years and also served as the Chief. He played a significant part in the restoration of federal status for the Catawba Indian Nation. Buck was installed in the York County Sports Hall of Fame in 1999 and recently received the Key to the City of Rock Hill for his work in Parks and Recreation.
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Scope and content
This collection contains meeting agendas, minutes, reports, memoranda, and correspondence from Evans "Buck" George's tenure on various boards and committees, including the Executive Committee of the Catawba Indian Nation, USET, IHS Nashville Region, and the Rock Hill Department of Parks and Recreation, among others. Also included are materials from a variety of professional conferences and annual meetings Chief George attended throughout the years.
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The collection is unarranged.
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This collection is restricted. Please contact the Catawba Nation Archives for more information.
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Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
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Custodial history
These materials were collected by Evans McClure "Buck" George during the period 1991-1995. They were compiled and donated to the Catawba Nation Archives by Chief George's daughter, Dr. Wenonah G. Haire.
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated to the Catawba Nation Archives by Dr. Wenonah G. Haire.
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No further accruals are expected.
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Archivist's note
Record created by Ensley F. Guffey, 2022 March 30.