Records of the Catawba Indian Nation Government

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CING

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Records of the Catawba Indian Nation Government

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(1941 - 1959, 1993 -)

Administrative history

The Catawba Indian Nation is the only federally recognized native tribe in the state of South Carolina. First receiving federal recognition in 1941, the tribe's federal status was rescinded under the Catawba Indian Tribe Division of Assets Act (1959) as part of the US government's termination policy (1953-1968). In 1973, the Catawba Nation Tribal government was reformed and petitioned to regain federal recognition. Over the next 20 years the Catawba engaged in a legal battle with the governments of both the United States and the State of South Carolina to regain federal recognition and settle outstanding land claims resulting from the illegal Treaty of Nation Ford (1840). After a long fight which included several cases heard before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Catawba regained recognition through an act of Congress via the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina land Claims Settlement Act of 1993, regaining its status as a sovereign, self-governing nation.

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Scope and content

Collects materials from the various divisions, departments, and associated organizations of the Catawba Indian Nation government.

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Some materials may be restricted. Contact the Catawba Nation Archives for details.

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Languages of the material

  • English
  • Siouan Language

Scripts of the material

  • Latin

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Some materials may be in Catawba, in whole or in part.

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Archivist's note

Record Created by Ensley F. Guffey, 2021 October 04.

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