Ralph Russell Doubleday
8 postcards of the Seminole Indian Village, Musa Isle, c. 1932
Silver prints (8)
3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, some slightly smaller
Doubleday's credit, title, and dates in the negative.
Doubleday's credit, title, and dates in the negative.
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Musa Isle was a Seminole Indian village located in Florida, near Fort Lauderdale. In the 1930s, it gained recognition as a unique and popular tourist attraction. The village showcased the...
Musa Isle was a Seminole Indian village located in Florida, near Fort Lauderdale. In the 1930s, it gained recognition as a unique and popular tourist attraction. The village showcased the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Seminole people, with chickee huts, authentic crafts, and live demonstrations of traditional activities, such as beadwork and alligator wrestling. Tourists flocked to Musa Isle to experience Native American culture and witness the vibrant heritage of the Seminole tribe. It served as an early example of cultural tourism, drawing visitors eager to learn about and appreciate the rich traditions of Florida's indigenous people.
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