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From the Archives: Deaconess Harriet Bedell opens Glade…
Aug. 1, 1933: Episcopal missionary Deaconess Harriet Bedell (1875-1969) opened the Glade Cross Mission 91 years ago to begin her work with the Seminole Indians, who as of 10 years prior, were living in Collier County. Bedell worked with the Miccosukee and …