Nations Remembered

The book presents firsthand accounts from the five largest southeastern Indian groups—the Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles—who were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma in the 1830s. Through WPA interviews, it captures their personal narratives during the tumultuous years between the Civil War and the establishment of Oklahoma statehood, highlighting their struggles and resilience during a time of significant upheaval.