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Coffee Cup Ledger (Dickman) 1925-1926
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Coffee Cup Ledger (Dickman) 1925-1926.
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This is the 1925-1926 Dickman's General Ledger from The Coffee Cup that includes transactions for Land, Loans, Income, and Expenses
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HCC0101RUS087
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Cultural Resources of the Unincorporated Portion of Hillsborough County 1979
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Cultural Resources of the Unincorporated Portion of Hillsborough County 1979.
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This extensive, and important, survey of historic sites in Unincorporated Hillsborough County was published as a planning tool and as a central repository or archival data on the physical remains of Florida's (specifically Hillsborough County's) history. This is an important record of the development of the County in that they provide a complete overview of the architectural and historic heritage of the county. The document was prepared following extensive on site visits, beginning in 1973...
Show moreThis extensive, and important, survey of historic sites in Unincorporated Hillsborough County was published as a planning tool and as a central repository or archival data on the physical remains of Florida's (specifically Hillsborough County's) history. This is an important record of the development of the County in that they provide a complete overview of the architectural and historic heritage of the county. The document was prepared following extensive on site visits, beginning in 1973 and concluded in 1979. The Preservation Board used this survey to identify, preserve. maintain, and protect the historic sites in the County. This survey does not contain information on sites within the incorporated areas of Hillsborough County. (Excluded are sites in Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace as they are the only incorporated sites in Hillsborough County. See the preface of Introduction to the Survey on pages 1 - 6 for a more complete description. The survey was updated in 1998 by the Department of Planning and Growth Management in HC, and continues to be used as the primary source document for historic sites managed by the Hillsborough County Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) which is now tasked with oversight.
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HCC0101SHC063
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Deed - Hamilton Disston Land Purchase 1881
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Deed - Hamilton Disston Land Purchase 1881.
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In 1881 Hamilton Disston negotiated with the Internal Improvement Fund of Florida to purchase, outright from the State, four million acres of overflowed lands at 25 cents an acre. Some of that land was in South County. On page 15 of this deed, find specific references to the location in Townships 30 and 31. Almost all of Township 31S, Range 19E is included in the purchase, which encompasses lands north of Ruskin, east of Tampa Bay in what is today's Apollo Beach area.
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HCC0101SHC016
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Descriptive Pamphlet of Hillsborough County, Florida
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Descriptive Pamphlet of Hillsborough County, Florida.
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HCC0101SHC053
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Destined to Fail: Creating a "Hollywood of the East"in Sun City, Fl, 1925
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Destined to Fail: Creating a "Hollywood of the East"in Sun City, Fl, 1925.
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In 1925, Sun City was the site selected for a planned movie colony designed to attract the movie industry to South County, Florida. The three men most responsible for this venture were ill-suited dreamers whose actions led to the demise of the colony. This paper explores this history of the planned movie colony and the men behind the effort.
Date Issued
2018-11-03
Identifier
HCC0101SC004
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Dickman Realty Brochure: Enchanted Circle
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Dickman Realty Brochure: Enchanted Circle.
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Locally produced marketing brochure by Dickman Realty on the Enchanted Circle towns of Bahia Beach, Ruskin and Sun City Center. Because Sun City Center opened in January 1961, it is likely that this brochure was created c. 1962. Photos of homes on Bahia Beach were typical of construction.
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HCC0101RUS234
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Early Reports on Ruskin
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Early Reports on Ruskin.
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Page 1 is an excerpt from an article written by E. A. Moreno of the Florida Grower on early Ruskin history. Page 2 is an internal report by Hubert Buckely, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Ruskin Commongood's Board of Trustees. They appear to have been published together. Based on the internal evidence within the document (e.g. Morris Park is mentioned), it is likely this report was written after 1910 and before 1913. Excellent comments on early Ruskin organization, the college, and...
Show morePage 1 is an excerpt from an article written by E. A. Moreno of the Florida Grower on early Ruskin history. Page 2 is an internal report by Hubert Buckely, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Ruskin Commongood's Board of Trustees. They appear to have been published together. Based on the internal evidence within the document (e.g. Morris Park is mentioned), it is likely this report was written after 1910 and before 1913. Excellent comments on early Ruskin organization, the college, and the agricultural foundations for the community.
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HCC0101RUS371
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Florida Club Minutes (First Year of Colony)
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Florida Club Minutes (First Year of Colony).
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Although challenging to read, there is a significant amount of early Ruskin History contained in these Florida Club minutes from March 20, 1909 into 1910). Harriett Orcutt was the secretary of this governing group, which, as you will find from the initial page, had renamed itself the Ruskin Commongood Society, which functioned as the oversight body for common lands in Ruskin.
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HCC0101RUS328
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George Miller on Education 1903
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George Miller on Education 1903.
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This article, published in The Arena in 1903, considers George Miller's ideas on education. This article was produced while he in his first year at Glen Ellyn as President. consider these ideas in light of larger issues of Christian Socialism
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HCC0101RUS421
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Gibsonton
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Gibsonton.
Abstract/Description
This document, in the public domain, was prepared by the Hillsborough County Historic Resources Survey Report, and includes an overview on the founding and history of Gibsonton, including the towns of Gibsonton, Adamsville, Gardenville, Garden City, Florida Gardenlands and Remlap, all assumed into Gibsonton proper. Identifies the town father as James Gibson, Senior.
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HCC0101GIB036
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Glenn Dickman and Artesian Farms - 1994
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Glenn Dickman and Artesian Farms - 1994.
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From The Planter, Nov. 7, 1994 article on Glenn Dickman and Artesian Farms, Inc. Glenn continued the tradition of his father, Lyle, and his grandfather, Paul, in the Dickman family business of farming. This article describes that effort.
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HCC0101RUS238
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Harriett Orcutt Arriving in Ruskin with Wheeler Family
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Harriett Orcutt Arriving in Ruskin with Wheeler Family.
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Photo of Harriett Orcutt, seated, arriving in Ruskin with the Wheeler Family.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS201
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Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook 1
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Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook 1.
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Harriett Orcutt was an important writer and booster of Ruskin Florida in its earliest years. She kept many of her articles on early Ruskin life in a scrap book, which is reproduced her because of the importance of her writings. She was well known in turn of the century literary circles and a frequent contributor to newspapers in the upper Midwest and in Florida about life in early Ruskin. She held a unique vantage point as the Secretary for the Ruskin Commongood Society.
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HCC0101RUS375
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Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook Review: W. D. Miller 1973
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Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook Review: W. D. Miller 1973.
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The Harriett Orcutt Scrapbooks are a treasure trove of memorabilia collected by Ruskin pioneer Harriett Orcutt. This document relates comments by W. D. Miller (a son of George Miller) who reviewed the scrapbook in 1973. There are many, many comments on early Ruskin life contained in this summary. The scrapbook is in the possession of Dr. Arthur "Mac" Miller of Ruskin and grandson of Dr. George Miller. Dr. Miller is in discussions with USF Special Collections to preserve the scrapbook.
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HCC0101RUS368
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Henry William Carl Dickman Family Tree
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Henry William Carl Dickman Family Tree.
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Family tree of Henry Dickman, partriarch of the family that eventually settled Ruskin FL. Note the familiar names beginning with John and his children
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HCC0101RUS200
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Hernando de Soto Landing and Route in Florida
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Hernando de Soto Landing and Route in Florida.
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This letter and accompanying notes provide by historian Jerald T. Milanich (University of Florida) concern a lecture he gave in Bradenton inn 1986 concerning his beliefs that Hernando de Soto's landing spot was at Piney Point, just south of the Hillsborough County line. These notes give important details on de Soto's first activities in what is now South Hillsborough County and Ruskin. He states that his ideas were controversial at the time, but his point of view is now accepted by the De...
Show moreThis letter and accompanying notes provide by historian Jerald T. Milanich (University of Florida) concern a lecture he gave in Bradenton inn 1986 concerning his beliefs that Hernando de Soto's landing spot was at Piney Point, just south of the Hillsborough County line. These notes give important details on de Soto's first activities in what is now South Hillsborough County and Ruskin. He states that his ideas were controversial at the time, but his point of view is now accepted by the De Soto National Park's determination of De Soto's' landing site (Bradenton). His ideas are now considered main stream.
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HCC0101SHC111
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Hillsborough County Historic Report 1998
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Hillsborough County Historic Report 1998.
Abstract/Description
This 1998 Report updates the previous, initial report on Historic Buildings in Hillsborough County. These sites are managed by the Historic Resources Review Board which provides recommendations to the County Commission on condition, repair and demolition requests from property owners. The Board also manages grants which are available to owners of designated landmarks on repair and reconditioning of these landmark properties.
Date Issued
1998
Identifier
HCC0101SHC106
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Historical Drawings: Ruskin Calendar 1986
Title
Historical Drawings: Ruskin Calendar 1986.
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This 1986 Ruskin Calendar contains Historic Drawings of Ruskin FL
Identifier
HCC0101RUS020
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History of Cargill Fertilizer: 70 Years of Achievement and Growth
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History of Cargill Fertilizer: 70 Years of Achievement and Growth.
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70 history of Cargill Fertilizer for the period of 1924-1974 of Cargill Fertilizer. In telling this story there are considerable references to general South Hillsborough County history and many photographs. August.
Date Issued
1995-08
Identifier
HCC0101SHC098
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History of Fort Lonesome
Title
History of Fort Lonesome.
Abstract/Description
History of Fort Lonesome prepared by Hillsborugh County Historic Resources Survey Report
Identifier
HCC0101FL002
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