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SEQUOYAH
On October 6, 2006 at 1:00 in the afternoon, Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma, FOLIO, dedicated the Sequoyah cabin as an Oklahoma Literary Landmark. It will be added to the national Literary Landmark Register. The support of the Cherokee Nation was a major factor in making this a wonderful celebration. They supplied the delicious traditional lunch and many member of the nation came out to enjoy a perfect day. Principal Chief Chad Smith and Michael Wallis added both serious and joyous remarks. The Cherokee Youth Choir brightened the day even more. The Friends of the Muldrow Library were the hosts for the FOLIO Board at its meeting in the morning. The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce with the help of Sequoyah County Friends of Libraries hosted the reception following the dedication. The text of the plaque which now can be seen beside the door to the site, is as follows:
FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES U.S.A. LITERARY LANDMARKS REGISTER . THIS HISTORIC LOG CABIN WAS THE HOME OF SEQUOYAH, THE CHEROKEE GENIUS WHO DEVELOPED THE SYLLABARY THAT BROUGHT LITERACY TO HIS PEOPLE. THIS HOME, BUILT BY SEQUOYAH’S OWN HANDS, IS DESIGNATED A LITERARY LANDMARK, FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES, U.S.A.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES IN OKLAHOMA, FOLIO,
OCTOBER 6, 2006
Sponsors for the Sequoyah Site
Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma -
The Oklahoma Literary Landmark Steering Committee
Michael Wallis, Author, Chair -