Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.9: Articles - H, Collier Library.
Description
The article presents a brief overview of the indigenous people who dwelt in Alabama and the Muscle Shoals region of the Tennessee River Valley. The article's content is organized by headings as follows:
- The Early Indians in Alabama, pg. 1
- The Alabamas, pg. 1
- Choctaws, pg. 2
- The Creek Nation, pg. 2
- Cherokees, pg. 3
- Chickasaw, pg. 4
Date Created
9-17-2026
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "The Historic Indians of Alabama and the Muscle Shoals," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.9: Articles - H, Collier Library.
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Publication Title
"The Historic Indians of Alabama and the Muscle Shoals"
First Page
1
Last Page
7
Comments
Note: The usage of collection identification terms, including titles and headings, retains the original phrasing used by William Lindsey McDonald, which may be seen as archaic, offensive, or paternalistic. However, the archives seek to use descriptive terminology that adheres to contemporary discourse.