Published articles and papers on the forced migration of the Cherokee people, specifically the Cherokees time in Cape Girardeau County Mo in the winter of 1838-1839, as well as materials concerning the Trail of Tears State Park in Cape Girardeau County, Mo. Trail of Tears State Park: A Tribute to a Heroic People-The Cherokee Indians Illustrated booklet (11p) prepared by the Riverside Regional Library, Jackson [Mo], on the history of the Cherokee march, and the park and plans for its future development. 2 copies. Removal of the Cherokee Indians—1837-38 by Otto A. Konenig and Removal of the Cherokee Indians 1838-1839: An Account of the Passing through Cape Girardeau County by John S. Kochtizky Illustrated Booklet (20p) prepared by the Riverside Regional Library, Jackson [Mo], consititing of two independent articles by Otto A. Konenig and John S. Kochtitzky on the history of the forced migration of the Cherokee people. 2 copies. Removal of the Cherokee Indians 1838-1839: An Account of the Passing through Cape Girardeau County Expanded Report (24p) by John S. Kochtitzky on the history of the forced migration of the Cherokee people, especially the part of the journey that took place in Cape Giradeau Co. Includes photos and news clippings. The Cherokee Cross Egypt Article by Scerial Thompson reprinted from the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Winter, 1951. p 289-304. Dedication Program, May 27, 1962 Dedication ceremony program from the formal dedication of the Princess Otahki Monument at Trail of Tears State Park