Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success
The Museum of Florida History will
host the exhibit Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success from
November 15, 2007, to June 1, 2008. Online resources from the State Archives
of Florida and the Museum include lesson plans, photographs, Seminole portraits,
and audio clips.
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State Library & Archives of Florida
Photographic Collection
Images
of Florida Seminoles in the Sunshine State - These images give
only a brief insight into the vibrant culture and complex history of
the Seminole Peoples of Florida.
Bedell
Collection - 126 prints of Deaconess Harriet Bedell working among
the Seminole Indians in South Florida from 1933 to 1960
Peithmann
Collection - 1,074 images of Florida Seminole Indians, 1950s
Small
Collection - Of particular significance are his photographs of
Indian mounds and various views of hammocks before early development
destroyed them (1902-1938).
Online Classroom Seminole
Portraits - Color portraits of Seminoles leaders and chiefs. Includes
lesson plans.
Seminole
Doll Making - Seminole doll maker Mary B. Billie and her daughter,
Claudia C. John, discuss the history and practices of Seminole doll
making. Includes photos and lesson plans.
Highlights of Florida History Letter Concerning the Outbreak of Hostilities in the Third Seminole
War, 1856
(From: Governor, State Governors' Incoming Correspondence, 1857-1888,
Series S 577)
Audio from the Florida Folklife Collection Traditional
Seminole Song - Rev. Josie Billie
Invocation [in
Mikasuki] - Josie Billie Recorded: May 5, 1961
Alligator
Dance - Billy Bowlegs III
Recorded: May 8, 1954
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Seminole People
of Florida: Survival and Success - A new exhibit detailing
the history of the Seminole people in Florida from the 1850s to the present.
More than 150 artifacts, a recreated trading post, and a traditional Seminole
dwelling called a chickee will help tell the story of a culture that has
surrived and become very successful.
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