Download or read book Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Southern Florida written by Patsy West and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postcards of the Florida Seminole and Miccosukee tribes originated in towns where the Everglades and Big Cypress dwelling Indians came to trade. The natives' dress and accessories presented a novelty to southern Florida's early visitors. With Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad and hotels, tourism became a rising industry. During World War I, a failing hide market forced Indians to find a new livelihood, and the "Seminole Indian Village Attractions" began in Miami. Indians sold crafts and wrestled alligators, embracing tourism while keeping their culture intact. Tourist-attraction Indians (later organized as the Miccosukee Tribe) moved their Everglades camps to the Tamiami Trail. By the mid-1930s, many families had opened their own tourist attractions, becoming the first native entrepreneurs. Economic reinvention, especially through tourism, has sustained these tribal groups, most recently with bingo and gaming.
Download or read book Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Southern Florida written by Patsy West and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes dates back to the 1500s, when most of Florida as well as much of the United States was uninhabited. During the early 19th century, the tribes moved into the South Florida interior, living on remote tree islands throughout the Everglades and Big Cypress Swamp. These self-reliant people kept mostly to themselves. Their struggles have included disease, poverty, relocation, and three wars with the U.S. Army. Nevertheless, these resilient tribes survived and have become a vital part of the country's history and a unique and highly popular feature of South Florida tourism. Today, these tribes are busy creating economic opportunity for members, preserving their heritage and culture, and protecting their homeland. The powerful and engaging story of these remarkable people is brought to life in Images of America: Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Southern Florida. Captivating images from the Seminole / Miccosukee Photographic Archive highlight and preserve their story for future generations. Readers will appreciate this up-close and personal look at their way of life. The descendants of famed Native Americans such as Osceola, Jumper, Micanopy, and Sam Jones are seen in this distinct photo perspective working, resting, playing, and celebrating their customs.
Download or read book The Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes written by Harry A. Kersey and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unconquered People written by Brent Richards Weisman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history and culture of Florida's Seminole and Miccosukee Indians, and discusses how the tribes have managed to withstand historical challenges and survive in the modern world.
Download or read book Patchwork written by Dorothy Downs and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the patchwork designs of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes discusses the heritage and daily lives of the south Florida Native Americans and includes instructions for various patchwork designs and a doll.
Download or read book Art of the Florida Seminole and Miccosukee Indians written by Dorothy Downs and published by . This book was released on 1997-02-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A superbly readable piece of cultural history. . . . Downs proves that graphics and narrative can be intertwined in an entertaining and informative historical presentation. . . . Delightful and intellectually enriching."--Southern Historian "Excellent. . . . Well-documented with both historical and anthropological sources, this is the best work to appear on a significant cultural characteristic of the Seminoles in quite some time. An excellent addition to the growing literature on the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes."--Tampa Tribune "Unfolds the meaning of Seminole-Miccosukee arts as metaphor for the people of the Everglades."--Joyce Herold, Denver Museum of Natural History The artistic tradition that in the past sustained Florida Indians helps identify them today as possessing a resilient, modern culture. In this richly illustrated account of the arts and crafts of the Florida Seminole and Miccosukee Indians, Dorothy Downs shows how artistic expression reflects and inspires history. Emphasizing the influence of drastic cultural changes on their artistic traditions, Downs traces Seminole and Miccosukee art from the eighteenth century to the present and demonstrates both the persistence of some prehistoric southeastern Indian designs and the impact of contact with Europeans. In addition to clothing and finger-woven or bead-embroidered accessories, their arts and crafts--most often practiced by women--include pottery, basketry, and doll making. Their most powerful artistic expression is found in the colorful and intricate patchwork patterns that have become their twentieth-century signature. Incorporating color and black-and-white photographs of these remarkable art pieces, Downs also details the "men's work" of silver and wood crafts and chickee building in a volume sure to interest scholars and the general public alike.
Download or read book The Seminole Indians of Florida written by Clay MacCauley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay MacCauley's 'The Seminole Indians of Florida' is a comprehensive study that delves into the history, culture, and struggles of the Seminole tribe in Florida. Through meticulous research and a captivating narrative style, MacCauley explores the unique identity of the Seminole people, their encounters with European settlers, and the impact of colonization on their way of life. The book expertly examines the Seminoles' resistance to assimilation and their resilience in preserving their heritage amidst adversity. MacCauley's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. The meticulous attention to detail and insightful analysis set this book apart in the field of Native American studies. MacCauley's passion for the subject shines through, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the world of the Seminole Indians. 'The Seminole Indians of Florida' is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of indigenous peoples and their enduring legacy.
Download or read book Florida s Indians from Ancient Times to the Present written by Jerald T. Milanich and published by Native Peoples, Cultures, and. This book was released on 1998 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An exceptional book for popular consumption. . . . It is a wonderful synthesis, and will be avidly read by both professional archaeologists and the general public."--Marvin T. Smith, Valdosta State University Florida's Indians tells the story of the native societies that have lived in Florida for twelve millennia, from the early hunters at the end of the Ice Age to the modern Seminole, Miccosukee, and Creeks. When the first Indians arrived in what is now Florida, they wrested their livelihood from a land far different from the modern countryside, one that was cooler, drier, and almost twice the size. Thousands of years later European explorers encountered literally hundreds of different Indian groups living in every part of the state. (Today every Florida county contains an Indian archaeological site.) The arrival of colonists brought the native peoples a new world and great changes took place--by the mid-1700s, through warfare, slave raids, and especially epidemics, the population was almost annihilated. Other Indians soon moved into the state, including Creeks from Georgia and Alabama, who were the ancestors of the modern Seminole and Miccosukee Indians. Written for a general audience, this book is lavishly illustrated with full-color drawings and photographs. It skillfully integrates the latest archaeological and historical information about the Sunshine State's Native Americans, connecting the past and present with modern place-names, and it gives a proud voice to Florida's rich Indian heritage. Jerald T. Milanich, curator in archaeology at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, is the author of Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe (UPF, 1995) and Archaeology of Precolumbian Florida (UPF, 1994), among numerous other books.
Download or read book Legends of the Seminoles written by Betty Mae Jumper and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1994 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of folk stories talk about human, animal, and spirit characters who act out important lessons about living in the natural world of the Florida Everglades.
Download or read book The Seminoles of Florida written by Mrs. Minnie (Moore) Willson and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview of the history and customs of the Seminole Indian tribe of Florida as seen through the eyes of the author and her husband. Includes vocabulary of Seminole language.
Download or read book We Come for Good written by Paul N. Backhouse and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As indigenous populations are invited to participate in cultural heritage identification, research, interpretation, management, and preservation, they are faced with a variety of challenges, questions that are difficult to answer, and demands that must be carefully navigated. We Come for Good describes the development and operations of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) of the Seminole Tribe of Florida as an example of how tribes can successfully manage and retain authority over the heritage of their respective cultures. With Native voices front and center, this book demonstrates ways THPOs can work within federal and tribal governments to build capacity and uphold tribal values--core principles of a strong tribal historic preservation program. The authors also offer readers one of the first attempts to document Native perspectives on the archaeology of native populations.
Download or read book Unconquered People written by Brent Richards Weisman and published by Native Peoples, Cultures, and. This book was released on 1999 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are Florida's Seminole and Miccosukee Indians? Where did they come from? How and why are they different from one another, and what cultural and historical features do they share? Brent Weisman explores Seminole and Miccosukee culture through information provided by archaeology, ethnography, historical documents, and the words of the Indians themselves. He explains when and how their culture was formed and how it has withstood historical challenges and survives in the face of pressures from the modern world. Focusing on key elements of ceremony and history, Weisman examines the origins and persistence of the Green Corn Dance, the importance of the clan in determining political and social relationships, and the crucial role of the Second Seminole War (1835-42) and its aftermath in stimulating cultural adaptation as the entire Indian population was forced deep into the remote wetlands of south Florida. Throughout, he emphasizes the remarkable ability of the Seminoles to adapt successfully to changing circumstances while preserving their core identity, from the colonial period through the present day. Noting the importance of geography for understanding a people's identity, Weisman adds a travel guide to publicly accessible historic sites throughout the state that tell of the unique and deep connection between Seminole history and the geography of Florida. Illustrating the range of the Seminoles well beyond the familiar south Florida region, he explains the importance in Seminole history of the Suwannee River and the Paynes Prairie area of north-central Florida, the Withlacoochee River wetlands of central Florida, the Big Cypress region of southwest Florida, and the Pine Island Ridge of the eastern Everglades. For both students and general readers, Weisman combines scholarship from several disciplines with the perspectives of the Seminoles themselves into an exciting history of Florida's enduring Native Americans.
Download or read book A History of the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes 1859 1970 written by Harry A. Kersey and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Enduring Seminoles written by Patsy West and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Florida Historical Society's Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Award "This engaging short work of anthropology and Florida Indian history deserves a wide audience. . . . It is sophisticated enough for a university seminar but filled with appeal for anyone interested in Native Americans, Florida history or the interaction of tourists and native peoples."--"Tampa Tribune Times" "Should make some scholars look again at what they thought were the effects of commercial enterprises on the lives of American Indian people in this hemisphere."--"American Indian Quarterly" "Engrossing. . . . West has shown us just how vital tourism has been to the Seminoles and the Miccosukees."--"Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel" "Packed full of stories and details about Florida tribes and tourism."--"Orlando Sentinel" Early in this century, the Florida Seminoles struggled to survive in an environment altered by the drainage of the Everglades and a dwindling demand for animal hides. This revised and expanded edition is the only book available on the cultural tourism activities of an Indian tribe. Often told in the words of the many Seminoles interviewed for this book, this is a tale of unbelievable success against all odds as the Seminoles went from abject poverty to striking the first major international deal by a tribe with the purchase of the Hard Rock Cafe in 2006. Patsy West, director of the Seminole/Miccosukee Photographic Archive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the coauthor of "Betty Mae Jumper: A Seminole Legend" and author of "The Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Southern Florida."
Download or read book Seminole History and Culture written by D. L. Birchfield and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers discover Seminole history and culture in this richly designed, and well-researched volume. Its in-depth exploration of Seminole history begins with prehistoric times and continues to the present. Among the topics examined are the Seminoles' arrival in Florida in the 1700s, the place of black Seminoles in their society, their struggles to protect their territory from land-hungry Americans, and 21st-century reservation life. The book’s exploration of traditional culture and beliefs includes discussion of the role of uncles in raising children and an account of their origin story. Useful features include a detailed timeline, a list of additional resources for readers interested in learning more, and activities designed to promote further thought.
Download or read book Legends of the Seminoles written by Betty M. Jumper and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories and legends. The priceless tales of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and the creatures of the Everglades are all written down and collected here for readers of all ages. This is a portrait of the beliefs and lifeways of the Seminoles of Florida as well as a delightful read for anyone interested in the first peoples of Florida.
Download or read book The Seminole written by Merwyn S. Garbarino and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1989 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the culture and history of the Seminole Indians.
