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Family histories say Northern Cherokee typically aren’t associated with Kansas.

In a just-released book on the Northern Cherokee Nation of the Old Louisiana Territory, a chapter recounts this American Indian tribe's history in Kansas with stories from over 100 Cherokee families.

Italians in Arkansas

According to the National Italian American Foundation, the 2000 Census reports that just 1.3 percent (36,674 people) of the Arkansas population was of Italian-American descent. Though an ethnic minority, Italians in Arkansas have had a consistent and significant impact on the economic and cultural development of the state. While the Arkansas numbers are not overwhelming, Italian Americans have maintained a presence since the nineteenth century.