National Anthropological Archives

MS 1998-86 Lucien A. Spencer reports on the Seminole

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS1998-86
Creators:
Spencer, Lucien A.
Dates:
circa 1913-1928
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
55 Items
5.5 linear inches.
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
This collection consists of reports, dictionaries and indexes relating to Indians of North America and to the Seminole Indians in Florida in particular, circa 1913-1928. The materials were compiled using the records of the Bureau of American Ethnology by Lucien A. Spencer, who was Special Commissioner to the Florida Seminoles for what was then called the Office of Indian Affairs. Includes information on history, myths and legends, costume, social customs, religious practices, language, agriculture and architecture. Two black and white photographs of Spencer are also present.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Lucien A. Spencer was an Episcopal minister who was appointed special commissioner for the Florida Seminoles in 1913; he held the position until 1930. During his tenure, there was an emphasis on introducing agricultural methods to the Seminoles.

Administration

Custodial History
Donated by Ms. Kendra Williams-Brown.

Using the Collection

Citation
Manuscript 1998-86, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 1998-86

Keywords

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Indian architecture -- North America Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indian mythology -- North America Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Agriculture Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Clothing Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Florida Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Indians of North America -- Social life and customs Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Seminole Indians -- History Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Indians of North America -- Southern states Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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