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

"The Seminole Indians of Florida" by Clay MacCauley is a detailed report from the late 1800s that shines a light on the Seminole tribe. It meticulously describes their appearance, from how they looked to what they wore. The report looks at how they organized their society, examining family roles, daily routines, and other elements which highlight their cultural identity. The author reflects on the challenges he faced while researching the Seminoles, such as difficult communication and getting to their remote communities. The work notes that the Seminole population was only 208 people at the time, spread across settlements in Florida. Initially, the author sets the stage with descriptions of the Seminole like their bodies and clothes. Then, the report transitions to their family lives and how they interacted with each other. The author hopes his work will be a guide for future research into the Seminole people and their traditions.