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The Miami (Miami–Illinois: Myaamiaki) are a Native American nation originally speaking the Miami–Illinois language, one of the Algonquian languages. Among the peoples known as the Great Lakes tribes, they occupied territory that is now identified as north-central Indiana , southwest Michigan , and western Ohio .
The Miami-Dade Public Library System is a subregional library of the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Library. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] In July 2014, a restructuring of the Miami-Dade tax schedule resulted in a $22 million increase in the county library budget.
Miami experienced a very rapid growth up to World War II. In 1900, 1,681 people lived in Miami; in 1910, there were 5,471 people; and in 1920, there were 29,549 people. As thousands of people moved to the area in the early 20th century, the need for more land quickly became apparent.
Ruth recruited women who were retired University of Miami English and library faculty members to help with the historical research. ... Women In Miami-Dade History 1975-2000;” and “Julia’s ...
1895 – The first public library is established in Coconut Grove by the ladies of the Pine Needles Club. 1896 Miami incorporated; [2] John B. Reilly becomes mayor. [3] Florida East Coast Railway (Jacksonville-Miami) arrives in Miami. [1] Miami Metropolis newspaper begins publication. [4] Biscayne Hotel built. [3] 1897 Royal Palm Hotel in ...
When Natalia Crujeiras arrived in Miami from Mexico 20 years ago, she had little money, no connections and no nearby friends or family to lean on. Today, she made history with HistoryMiami Museum.
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Jean Baptiste de Richardville (c. 1761 – 13 August 1841), also known as Pinšiwa or Peshewa in the Miami-Illinois language (meaning 'Wildcat' or 'Lynx') or John Richardville in English, was the last akima 'civil chief' of the Miami people. [1]