Georgia's ethnic cleansing touched local families.
Entry/Object ID
2023.3.20
Description
Clipping from local newspaper The Revue & News
Context
Reseach housed at the Emory University Special Collections include the Dorris Store's Leger Books and Miscellaneous Papers. James Dorris and his Cherokee Indian wife, Nancy Cook Dorris, owned and operated a trading post (Dorris store) that dealt with both Whites and Cherokees. The documents cover the years between 1832-1869 and include Mr. Dorris' will and describe sales transactions that provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of both White and Indian citizens.
