THE
MUSHAWALLOW TRIBE
nThe Frazees lived with their 7 children in this isolated
valley north of Escondido. Although there was a one-room
schoolhouse in the valley, Isaac and
Bettie devoted themselves to their
childrenÕs upbringing.
nTo stimulate the childrenÕs imaginations, Isaac took on
the role of chief of an
imaginary tribe called the
Mushawallows. The ÒtribeÓ would tame wild
animals, study local Indian lore,
perform plays, sketch, write
poetry, and learn directly from
nature.
nAn Indian stone horn found on the ranch would call the
tribe to council. Isaac named this horn Lincolona.
nIsaac devoted much of his free time to projects with his
children.