Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2009.34.330 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Black and white photographic print of Josie Billie planting native herbs in the Okalee Indian Village herb garden. "Josie Billie, one time head medicine man of the Miccosukee Band. Josie was successful in treating people with nervous disorders. The Upjohn Company heard of his medicine and contracted with him to supply them with quantities of the medicine which was shipped to them in liquid form. They were successful in using the medicine on small animals. Then they asked Josie to ship them the dry herbs so they could mix the medicine themselves. This was done but their mixture was not potent. When Josie was told about it he said, 'I knew that it wouldn't work because they don't know the songs. I can make strong medicine from swamp water because I put the power in the medicine with my songs.'" |
Date |
March 1960 |
Photographer |
William D. Boehmer |
Collection |
Boehmer Collection |