I remember being bussed to school from Adamsville (Ruskin) to Milton on 22nd St. and the original Blake High School on Spruce in Tampa. My family moved from Palmetto where I was born to Ruskin to work the fields. It was my Mother, Father; brothers- Robert who passed away November, 2013, Abe John "AJ", Alvin, William, Nelson, Roosevelt, Randolph; and me. We all worked on the farm. -- search terms for more info: harris, quarters, liverpool
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HCC0101SHC008
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50th Anniversary Speech by Paul Dickman.
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This is a transcript of the 50th Anniversary Speech given by Paul B. Dickman at the Ruskin United Methodist Church.
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HCC0101RUS021
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75th Anniversary Ruskin Woman's Club.
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HCC0101RUS022
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A Brief History (the Colony).
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Title of paper is not readily discernible. Discussion on early days of Ruskin College by James Lawler, husband of Pauline Dickman Lawler.
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HCC0101RUS082
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A Piece of History: Apollo Beach by Aleta Jonie Maschek.
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Aleta Jonie Maschek, a frequent contributor to the Observer News, collected a wide variety of personal stories and oral histories from South Shore residents. All were published, at various times, in the The Observer News and The SCC Observer, 210 Woodland Estates Ave, Ruskin, FL, 33570 in a series entitled "A Piece of History". Many of these stories are collected in a 6 part series entitled "A Piece of History." The full collection of these stories can be viewed at the Ruskin Branch of the... Show moreAleta Jonie Maschek, a frequent contributor to the Observer News, collected a wide variety of personal stories and oral histories from South Shore residents. All were published, at various times, in the The Observer News and The SCC Observer, 210 Woodland Estates Ave, Ruskin, FL, 33570 in a series entitled "A Piece of History". Many of these stories are collected in a 6 part series entitled "A Piece of History." The full collection of these stories can be viewed at the Ruskin Branch of the Hillsborough County Library. This collection relates to the history of Apollo Beach. Show less
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HCC0101AB006
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A Piece of History: Sun City Center Collection by Aleta Jonie Maschek.
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This booklet is part of a series, entitled "A Piece of History" by Aleta Jonie Maschek (1922-2018). Ms. Maschek wrote a series of newspapers articles on South Shore residents, weaving in their memories of history, settlement and life in South Shore. This volume, #3 in a series of six, revolves around residents and life in Sun City Center. The pages are unnumbered as they are all collected clippings from The Observer News, where all of these articles are published. The complete set can be... Show moreThis booklet is part of a series, entitled "A Piece of History" by Aleta Jonie Maschek (1922-2018). Ms. Maschek wrote a series of newspapers articles on South Shore residents, weaving in their memories of history, settlement and life in South Shore. This volume, #3 in a series of six, revolves around residents and life in Sun City Center. The pages are unnumbered as they are all collected clippings from The Observer News, where all of these articles are published. The complete set can be viewed at the Ruskin Branch of the Hillsborough County Library. Show less
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HCC0101SCC001
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A. P. Dickman.
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Photographic Portrait of A. P. Dickman. Undated, but likely around 1880.
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HCC0101RUS094
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Image (JPEG)
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Abandoned Packing House.
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This abandoned packing house, serving local farmers in the Balm area, stood near the railroad grade.
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HCC0101BA002
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Adaline Dickman Miller.
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Adaline "Addie" Dickman was a co-founder of Ruskin, along with her husband, George Miller. She also served as Vice President of Ruskin College.