Jubah and Nashoba: An Artful History

Author

Theodore Cecil DeCelles

Year of Award

2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Type

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degree Name

Individualized Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program

Department or School/College

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Committee Chair

Kathleen Kane

Commitee Members

Wade Davies, George Price, Prageeta Sharma, Heather Cahoon

Keywords

African American Studies, Feminism, Native American History, Native American Theater, Queer Studies

Abstract

This creative dissertation unites art and history by writing a play using extensive historical research. The main body of work focuses on events surrounding the Natchez Revolt of 1729. The Natchez nation and colonial Louisianans attempted to accommodate each other by reaching a middle ground. Nonetheless, incivility culminated in a massacre at Fort Rosalie. The Natchez experienced profound sociopolitical changes that resulted in a downgrade of female power. North American history asserts many female chiefs interacted with colonial male leaders. Even so, female chiefs have remained at the margins of history. This creative work focuses on the hidden history behind the subjugation of one female chief named Tattooed Arm.

Recommended Citation

DeCelles, Theodore Cecil, "Jubah and Nashoba: An Artful History" (2019). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 11515.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11515