William Penn Adair: Cherokee Slaveholder and Indian Freedom Advocate
Description:
Article explores the seemingly paradoxical life of William Penn Adair, a mixed-blood Cherokee who was both a slaveholder at one point and an advocate for the rights of American Indians. Paul Kelton draws connections between these two aspects of his life and investigates the meaning behind his beliefs.
Date:
Spring 1999
Creator:
Kelton, Paul
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