Florence Jones
At a glance:
- Series: Magill's Choice: American Indian Biographies, Revised Edition
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present, American Indian History, Women's history
Article abstract: Florence Jones served for many years as the foremost Winnemem Wintu healer and was a leader in the band's attempts to protect its sacred sites; her renown extended far beyond her tribal homeland.
As is common with many Northern California Indian tribes, the role of traditional doctoring among the Wintu people has generally been performed by women. For nearly three quarters of a century, Florence Curl Jones served as one of the Winnemem (Middle Water) band of Wintus principle curers and religious leaders.
Soon after Jones was born in...
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