Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 3: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 2.11: Speech - Indians (Westminster), Collier Library.
Description
An article that gives a brief overview of the indigenous people living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, including key figures, such as Chief Doublehead and the Colbert family. The article is organized by indigenous group with subheadings, including the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Moundbuilders.
Date Created
9-2-2026
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "A Profile of the Indians at Muscle Shoals, Alabama," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 3: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 2.11: Speech Indians (Westminster), Collier Library.
Rights
These materials are provided for educational and scholarly purposes, and reproduction of items beyond that allowed for fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. The nature of historical archival collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Whenever possible, information is provided about copyright owners and restrictions on materials; however, the responsibility for determining the appropriate use of an item ultimately resides with the patron. The staff is unaware of any copyrights in the digital collections; however, there is a possibility that items may have copyrights associated with them that we were unable to identify. If you are aware of such copyrights, please inform the staff.
Publication Title
"A Profile of the Indians at Muscle Shoals, Alabama"
First Page
1
Last Page
8
Comments
Note: The usage of collection identification terms, including titles, retains the original phrasing used by William Lindsey McDonald, which may now be seen as either archaic or offensive. However, the archives seek to use descriptive terminology that adheres to contemporary discourse.