The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (American University Studies Series IV: English Language & Literature) [Hardcover]

Georgia Rae Leeds (Author)

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The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, 65 percent of whose members are full-blooded Indians, asserts that it predates the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and represents the real Cherokees. The Bureau of Indian Affairs recognized the Band as the only legal entity among the Cherokee Tribe, yet, the Cherokee Nation, 90 percent of whose members are less than one-quarter Indian blood quantum, usurped the Band's sovereignty. In a David and Goliath struggle, the United Keetoowahs battle for self-determination against their politically powerful and numerically superior adversary.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820427209
• ISBN-13: 978-0820427201
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,970,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars To the Fans of Dr. Georgia Leeds:, July 12, 2011

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W. Davis "cybersinner" (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (American University Studies IX: History) (Paperback)

I have not yet read this book, but I felt the need to share a sad piece of news with her fans on Amazon.
I was scheduled to be in her class on American History this spring when she had to leave for health reasons.
The first class is the only time I ever met her.
She passed last Friday, July 8, 2011 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Her contributions to the uncovering of true native history will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. Doc Leeds.

William Davis
Phi Theta Kappa
Sophomore, Connors State College

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Leeds, April 26, 2000

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This review is from: The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (American University Studies Series IV: English Language & Literature) (Hardcover)

I recommend this book for anyone interested in the history of the Cherokee Nation. Dr. Leed's love and understanding of the Cherokee's is obvious upon reading this book. I found this book interesting and well written.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars scholarly work, November 11, 1997

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This review is from: The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (American University Studies Series IV: English Language & Literature) (Hardcover)

Dr. Leeds has completed a work that has long been missing. Her book is scholarly and insightful. I highly recommend it. Let's hope we see more books from Dr. Leeds.