Governor Charlie Crist and Seminole Indians Gathered for a Group Portrait During the 'American Royalty' Dedication Ceremony in Tallahassee, Florida, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist and Seminole Indians Gathered for a Group Portrait During the 'American Royalty' Dedication Ceremony in Tallahassee, Florida, 2007

"American Royalty" is the third sculptural group installed in the Indian Heritage Tableau (a series of bronze statues) at the R.A. Gray Building in Tallahassee that honors Florida Native Americans. With the creation of the Indian Heritage Tableau, the Florida Indians sought to commemorate the importance of Native peoples’ contributions to the history of Florida.

L to R: Brittany Yescaz, Miss Florida Seminole Princess 2007; Christine McCall, Miss Florida Seminole Princess 2006; Andrew Bowers, Member of Seminole Tribal Council (Brighton representative); Bradley Cooley, artist and creator of the sculptures in the Indian Heritage Tableau; Governor Charlie Crist; Bobby Frank, Seminole Broadcasting; Bradley Cooley Jr., artist and co-creator of sculptures; Annie Osceola Henry, elder [from] Seminole Tribe of Florida; Mitchell Cypress, Chairman of Seminole Tribal Council; Linda Henry; unknown man (white collar); Susie Doctor; unknown man (aqua t-shirt).

Roy Lett

Image Number PT11312, Political Collection, State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.

http://floridamemory.com/items/show/23524

March 15, 2007

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