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Betty Osceola , of the Miccosukee tribe of the Seminole Indians, tells how her tribe viewed their natural surroundings when she was growing up. This interview is an excerpt from Guardians of Our Troubled Waters, a film by David Weintraub and the…

Tribal Roll and Registered Members of Everglade Micosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians

One audio cassette. Born in the Everglades and 74 years old at the time of the interview, Jimmie (through interpreter Jumper) discusses designing and making Seminole skirts and other garmets. Jimmie describes the Seminole words for "design," "skirt"…

Attained the title of "Tustenuggee", which placed him in the upper echelon of Seminole war leaders.

Reverend Josie Billie sings a traditional seminole song

Seminole Josie Billie standing in a wooded area in tall grass with his wife, who is looking at the camera and carrying one of their children on her back in a sling. Their other child is waving their arm at a dog, whose front paws are held by Josie.…

A portrait of Florida Seminole Addie Billie in old age. Billie looks into the camera with her hair in a messy bun, she wears many strings of glass beads in black, blue, red, and purple around her neck. She wears a colorful top only visible from the…

One audio cassette recording. Michael interviews Shore with Billie serving as translator. Shore discusses Seminole culture, storytelling, foodways, medicinal practices, and family matters. The recording was conducted in part for use in an exhibit on…

One audio cassette recording. The interview was recorded at the Brighton Reservation in Okeechobee, Florida. Billie discusses education in the reservation. Also discusses the Mikasuki language. The recording was conducted in part for use in an…

Two audio cassette recordings. Index to interview recording located in S 1595, Box 1. Interview with Seminole Polly Billie, daughter of Nancy Billie, and granddaughter of Lottie Shore. The interview was recorded at the Hollywood Reservation in…