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Ruskin Tomato Farms - Subdivision Plat
Title
Ruskin Tomato Farms - Subdivision Plat.
Abstract/Description
Subdivision Plat filed by Paul B. Dickman in June, 1940 on land that would ultimately become Apollo Beach. Filed in Hillsborough County Property Records. Subdivision Plat Book, Number 27, Page 110. Of special note, Clay Gulley Road is today's Miller Mac Road in Apollo Beach.
Identifier
HCC0101AB004
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Timelines
Title
Ruskin Timelines.
Abstract/Description
Summary of Ruskin Communities in SE United States. Prepared by A. McA. (Mac) Miller, grandson of Dr. George Miller
Identifier
HCC0101RUS179
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Ski Bees Performing at Bahia Beach
Title
Ruskin Ski Bees Performing at Bahia Beach.
Abstract/Description
The Ruskin Ski Bees were a local water skiing performance team that performed frequently at Bahia Beach. (Similar to the popular Cypress Garden performances.) This photo may or may not have been for the show on opening day in January 1960. The performance took place in the "Back Basin" of the resort according to a note on the reverse side of this photo.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS302
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin Ski Bees at Bahia Beach
Title
Ruskin Ski Bees at Bahia Beach.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Ski Bees performing at Bahia Beach. Year unknown. Photo is grainy
Identifier
HCC0101RUS308
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin School C 1910
Title
Ruskin School C 1910.
Abstract/Description
Early photo of Ruskin school. C. 1910. This is either the first or second building built by early Ruskin colonists. The school accepted students not only from the Colony members but also from "Up the Creek" families in the nearby area. (Photo: appears to be from Joni Maschek collection.)
Identifier
HCC0101RUS412
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Image (JPEG)
Ruskin School
Title
Ruskin School.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin School. Undated.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS097
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin property known as "The Quarters"
Title
Ruskin property known as "The Quarters".
Abstract/Description
Ruskin property known as "The Quarters"... farmlands where blacks lived and worked. See interview of Lillie May Jenkins Liverpool. She created a replica of "The Quarters". Note her family's residence circled; including outhouse. -- also see interview and photos from Alberta Harris --
Identifier
HCC0101SHC049
Format
Set of related objects
Ruskin Planter Vol 20 No 2, January 8, 1960
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 20 No 2, January 8, 1960.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Planter, published on January 8, 1960. Excellent 4 page insert on opening of Bahia Beach in Ruskin, FL. Issues also highlights Ruskin Ranch Hand Field Day events.
Date Issued
1960-01-08
Identifier
HCC0101SHC067
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 9, February 27, 1959
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 9, February 27, 1959.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Planter, published on February 27, 1959 highlighting general social news of the week.
Date Issued
1959-02-27
Identifier
HCC0101SHC068
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 51, December 18, 1959
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 51, December 18, 1959.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Planter published on December 18, 1959. Issue highlights news of the Ruskin Fire Association, the obituary of James Mitchell, and holiday news from Apollo Beach
Date Issued
1959-12-18
Identifier
HCC0101SHC069
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 13 March 27, 1959
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 13 March 27, 1959.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Planter, published on March 27, 1950, highlighting local Baseball season, real estate transactions, and heavy rain damaging to vegetable crops
Date Issued
1959-03-27
Identifier
HCC0101SHC070
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 11 March 13, 1959
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 19 No 11 March 13, 1959.
Abstract/Description
Added to the collection to include extant copies of the Ruskin Planter as a resource on mid-Century South County issues, people and businessses.
Date Issued
1959-03-13
Identifier
HCC0101SHC066
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Planter Vol 12 No 23 (Incomplete), December 10, 1954
Title
Ruskin Planter Vol 12 No 23 (Incomplete), December 10, 1954.
Abstract/Description
Incomplete edition of Ruskin Planter published December 10, 1954.
Date Issued
1954-12-10
Identifier
HCC0101SHC071
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin One Room School - 1927
Title
Ruskin One Room School - 1927.
Abstract/Description
1927 Photograph of the one room school in Ruskin, Fl. Teacher is identified as Frances Carothers, long time teacher and principal of the school. (Photo identified by Mac Miller). On right front is Frances Romayne Phillips, at age 14 (mother of Helen and Lucille)
Identifier
HCC0101RUS096
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin News and Commongood Charter
Title
Ruskin News and Commongood Charter.
Abstract/Description
Partial page 1 of April 1910 edition (#2) and complete supplement of July 1910 (#3). Together, these two photocopies of the Ruskin News (the official newspaper of early Ruskin) will help the reader understand something of the disagreements that led early colonists to create a new Commongood Bylaws in 1910,replacing an earlier management, seemingly out of disagreement with the way that Manager A. B. Hawk was reporting to the Society. Much of the new by-laws are contained here as are the...
Show morePartial page 1 of April 1910 edition (#2) and complete supplement of July 1910 (#3). Together, these two photocopies of the Ruskin News (the official newspaper of early Ruskin) will help the reader understand something of the disagreements that led early colonists to create a new Commongood Bylaws in 1910,replacing an earlier management, seemingly out of disagreement with the way that Manager A. B. Hawk was reporting to the Society. Much of the new by-laws are contained here as are the election results approving the new by laws.
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Identifier
HCC0101RUS440
Format
Document (PDF)
Ruskin Methodist Church - Postcard
Title
Ruskin Methodist Church - Postcard.
Abstract/Description
Postcard displaying image of Ruskin Methodist Church. Date unknown. Likely fairly early as tree growth is limited around church. 1930s?
Identifier
HCC0101RUS313
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin Inlet Early Development
Title
Ruskin Inlet Early Development.
Abstract/Description
Ruskin Inlet. This property was developed by Paul Dickman through Dredge and Fill techniques. This is an early (late 1940 or early 1950s) photo of development along the Ruskin Inlet, which is north of the main stream of the Little Manatee River.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS353
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin Hall Atop Shell Point Mound C 1910
Title
Ruskin Hall Atop Shell Point Mound C 1910.
Abstract/Description
This poor quality photo, contained in a scrap book provided by Mac Miller, is the only known photo of Ruskin Hall, the hotel/sportsmen's club that stood atop the Shell Point mound when George Miller arrived in the area in 1907. The Miller family first lived in this hotel and had an intention to create a new town in the vicinity, to be called Venoa. After realizing that the immediate surrounding lands could ill support agricultural he, along with the Dickman's, negotiated with Captain C. H....
Show moreThis poor quality photo, contained in a scrap book provided by Mac Miller, is the only known photo of Ruskin Hall, the hotel/sportsmen's club that stood atop the Shell Point mound when George Miller arrived in the area in 1907. The Miller family first lived in this hotel and had an intention to create a new town in the vicinity, to be called Venoa. After realizing that the immediate surrounding lands could ill support agricultural he, along with the Dickman's, negotiated with Captain C. H. Davis of Wimauma to purchase 12,000 acres along the Little Manatee River which was platted into the town of Ruskin. Ruskin Hall, sometimes referred to as Ruskin Lodge, burned to the ground in 1918. Not long after the shell that comprised the mound was carted off to help pave Shell Point Road, thus destroying this important archeological site.
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Identifier
HCC0101RUS417
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ruskin FL A Pictorial History
Title
Ruskin FL A Pictorial History.
Abstract/Description
This PowerPoint presentation, author unknown, contains photos of Ruskin History. NO notes accompany the slide show
Identifier
HCC0101RUS370
Format
Downloadable file
Ruskin Farms Day Care for Migrant Children
Title
Ruskin Farms Day Care for Migrant Children.
Abstract/Description
During the 1940s, and America's entry into WW2, getting farm labor was very difficult, particularly during the harvest season when so many workers were required. Paul Dickman wanted to continue his relied on supply of white migrant workers from the American South, so ensured housing, meals, and as shown here, day care for the children of migrant workers.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS400
Format
Image (JPEG)

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