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Link to First Lottie Shore interview for the Seminole Exhibit at the Museum of Florida History
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…
Link to Second Lottie Shore interview for the Seminole Exhibit at the Museum of Florida History
One audio cassette recording. Billie serves as the translator. The interview was recorded at the Brighton Reservation in Okeechobee, Florida. Shore discusses religion, the Green Corn Dance, beadwork, clothing, sewing, and family history. The…
Seminole Josie Billie with family and dog
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.…
Registered Members of Everglade Micosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians
Tribal Roll and Registered Members of Everglade Micosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians
Abraham, Black Seminole interpreter, and war leader.
Attained the title of "Tustenuggee", which placed him in the upper echelon of Seminole war leaders.
Betty Osceola Video Interview
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…
John Horse, interpreter and war leader (1842)
John Horse, also known as Gopher John (Juan Cavallo/Caballo), was an interpreter and war leader during the Second Seminole War. There is an interesting legend as to how John Horse acquired the nickname, "Gopher John." He had owned a few turtles and…
Seminole women and their infants
Six Seminole women each hold an infant in their arms. The women are looking in different directions.