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

Published in 1887, 'The Seminole Indians of Florida' by Clay MacCauley is a comprehensive ethnographic report detailing the history, social life, and customs of the Seminole tribe. This work documents their physical characteristics, clothing, family dynamics, and daily life, providing valuable insights into a Native American group often overlooked in historical accounts. MacCauley reflects on the challenges of his research, including language barriers and access to Seminole communities, while aiming to lay the groundwork for future studies of their unique cultural identity.