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The Seminole Indians of Florida / Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 469-532 cover

The Seminole Indians of Florida / Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 469-532

By Clay MacCauley
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An ethnographic account of the Seminole people of Florida describes physical appearance, clothing, and personal ornamentation; examines kinship, courtship, marriage, domestic life, household organization, and tribal offices; and outlines dwellings, foodways, and subsistence activities such as agriculture, hunting, fishing, and stock raising. It details industries and arts including toolmaking, weaving, basketry, canoe construction, and musical and ceremonial practices, and records religious beliefs, mortuary rites, the Green Corn Dance, use of medicines, systems of value and time, education and health. The volume closes with observations on local environment and human adaptation.

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Clay MacCauley

Clay MacCauley was an American ethnologist known for his contributions to the study of Native American cultures, particularly the Seminole Indians of Florida. His notable work, "The Seminole Indians of Florida," is part of the Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, published in 1887. This report provides valuable insights into the customs, social structures, and history of the Seminole people, reflecting MacCauley's dedication to documenting and preserving indigenous cultures. His research remains a significant resource for understanding the complexities of Native American life in the southeastern United States.

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