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1930 Survey Map of 2 Islands at the Mouth of the Alafia River
Title
1930 Survey Map of 2 Islands at the Mouth of the Alafia River.
Abstract/Description
This 1930 survey map was drawn to include 2 additional islands at the mouth of the Alafia River which were omitted in the original survey of 1852. The two islands are one labeled J. W. Williams in Section 23, and Pepper Key in both Sections 22 and 27. No proprietary rights can be attached to this map. This map and many historical survey maps can be found: http://www.labins.org/survey_data/landrecords/landrecords.cfm
Identifier
HCC0101SHC003
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Image (JPEG)
1936 Map South of Alafia River
Title
1936 Map South of Alafia River.
Abstract/Description
This map shows the western portions of South County below the Alafia River to about where today's Big Bend Road is today. Note the location of Gibsonton, Gardensville and Adamsville. It is also interesting to note that today's US 301 is label State Route 5 and US 41. Today's US 41 is labeled SR 23 and US 541. US 541 was commissioned in 1932, a few years after the US route system was established, and it existed for only about 20 years. US 541 essentially functioned as a long business loop off...
Show moreThis map shows the western portions of South County below the Alafia River to about where today's Big Bend Road is today. Note the location of Gibsonton, Gardensville and Adamsville. It is also interesting to note that today's US 301 is label State Route 5 and US 41. Today's US 41 is labeled SR 23 and US 541. US 541 was commissioned in 1932, a few years after the US route system was established, and it existed for only about 20 years. US 541 essentially functioned as a long business loop off US 41; its south end was not far from Tampa, in Palmetto:
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Identifier
HCC0101SHC051
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Image (JPEG)
1940s Mr. Albert "Georgia Boy" Harris
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1940s Mr. Albert "Georgia Boy" Harris.
Abstract/Description
Mr. Albert "Georgia Boy" Harris, former farm worker at Elsberry Farm in the mid 1940s. Mr. Harris lived on the farm with his wife (Josephine and their children; Robert, Abe, Alvin, Alberta, William, Nelson, Roosevelt and Randolph.) They lived in the area designated for Black workers called "The Quarters". Mr. Harris was the "Black Forman" the only black forman, Mr. Jones was the white forman. (Picture courtesy Alberta Harris, daughter of Albert & Josephine Harris, former Ruskin residents)
Identifier
HCC0101SHC007
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Image (JPEG)
1942 Story of Tomato Festival Queen Eugenia Exum
Title
1942 Story of Tomato Festival Queen Eugenia Exum.
Abstract/Description
Short autobiographical sketch of Eugenia Exum's election as 1942 Tomato Festival Queen, accompanied by pictures.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS205
Format
Document (PDF)
1945 Ruskin School Teachers Group Photo
Title
1945 Ruskin School Teachers Group Photo.
Abstract/Description
Group photo of Ruskin School Teachers for the school year, 1945-46. The reverse does contain identifying names. It is believed that Ruth Carrothers was the second from the left in the front road, which may help in identifying individual teachers.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS226
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Set of related objects
1957 Church of God Tabernacle
Title
1957 Church of God Tabernacle.
Abstract/Description
1957 Photograph of the Wimauma Church of God Tabernacle. Wimauma was the site of annual COG Camp Meeting that attracted 1000s of visitors from Florida and the SE part of the US. (From an article written by Charles Nelson (Historian for HCC Ruskin History Project and the Ruskin Library and published in the Osprey Observer, June 7, 2019) The Church of God was founded in Tennessee in 1886 and is the oldest Pentecostal Church in America. The annual camp meeting is a cherished tradition of the...
Show more1957 Photograph of the Wimauma Church of God Tabernacle. Wimauma was the site of annual COG Camp Meeting that attracted 1000s of visitors from Florida and the SE part of the US. (From an article written by Charles Nelson (Historian for HCC Ruskin History Project and the Ruskin Library and published in the Osprey Observer, June 7, 2019) The Church of God was founded in Tennessee in 1886 and is the oldest Pentecostal Church in America. The annual camp meeting is a cherished tradition of the Church and is still widely held. Florida’s Wimauma Camp Meeting is the oldest and largest Church of God camp meeting site in the United States still in operation. Pentecostals had been holding camp meetings at Pleasant Grove, near Durant, for many years before the turn of the 20th century. Most major denominations sponsored at least one camp there a year and rather than continuing to share, the Durant Church sought a new exclusive location. In 1913, land along Tiger Lake (now Lake Wimauma) was selected as the permanent camp and purchased by the Church of God at Durant. The scenic beauty of Lake Wimauma had a lot to do with building the camp in Wimauma. The first Wimauma Camp Meeting was held in 1914 and housed in an open-air barn. Campers slept in tents on the ground. A larger Tabernacle replaced the original structure in 1924. Separate male and female dormitories, an expanded tent ground, a cafeteria and, later, small cottages were built to house a growing number of camp goers. As crowds expanded, a third Tabernacle was built: an open-air structure that seated 3,700 worshipers. It was later expanded to seat over 5,000. The open-air construction served late arriving worshippers who could bring their own chairs or sit out on the campgrounds to listen to the five daily services. A fourth, fully enclosed and air-conditioned structure was built in 1985, which continues to serve the annual camp meeting and houses today’s Wimauma Convention Center.
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Identifier
HCC0101WIM013
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Image (JPEG)
1959 Aerial View of Ruskin
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1959 Aerial View of Ruskin.
Abstract/Description
January 1959 photograph of the Ruskin area. The river at the bottom of the picture is the Little Manatee River. Ruskin lies on the north shore of the River and the Ruskin Inlet. The developing area, in white, at the extreme left of the picture is Paul Dickman's Bahia Beach area, then under construction.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS191
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Image (JPEG)
1960 Heart of Ruskin
Title
1960 Heart of Ruskin.
Abstract/Description
Vine Ripe 20 Pounds Produce of USA Heart of Ruskin Florida west coast staked Tomatoes Distributing Co. Ruskin, Florida. Would have been affixed to packing crate.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS015
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Image (JPEG)
1961 Apollo Beach is not for everyone
Title
1961 Apollo Beach is not for everyone.
Abstract/Description
Marketing brochure for Apollo Beach created by Flora Sun with Wilbur E. Jones, from Miami, as President. Flora Sun acquired Apollo Beach from Francis J. Corr in 1960, (with Paul Dickman also holding a mortgage on the property.) Flora Sun quickly became embroiled in a financial scandal and could not meet its obligations. After a protracted bankruptcy and foreclosure action, the property was returned to Francis Corr. Flora Sun did very little development of Apollo Beach while holding the property.
Identifier
HCC0101AB001
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Image (JPEG)
1962 Opening Day Traffic in Sun City Center
Title
1962 Opening Day Traffic in Sun City Center.
Abstract/Description
Opening Day Traffic in Sun City Center.
Identifier
HCC0101SCC016
Format
Image (JPEG)
1970 Bahia Beach
Title
1970 Bahia Beach.
Abstract/Description
1970 Bahia Beach postcard front and back
Identifier
HCC0101RUS054
Format
Set of related objects
1971 Interview with Olnton D Miller
Title
1971 Interview with Olnton D Miller.
Abstract/Description
Interview with Olnton D. Miller. "Olnton" was a created names by the last three letters of LINCOLN's name and the last three letters of WASHINTON's name.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS122
Format
Document (PDF)
1971 Letter from Olnton Miller
Title
1971 Letter from Olnton Miller.
Abstract/Description
Letter from Olnton (OD) Miller to Mac Miller adding further details of early history.
Date Issued
1972-08-21
Identifier
HCC0101RUS206
Format
Document (PDF)
1973 Interview with Willard D. Miller
Title
1973 Interview with Willard D. Miller.
Abstract/Description
This interview with Willard Miller, conducted on March 20, 1975, discusses the earliest arrival by the Miller and Dickman families and the establishment of the town of Ruskin. Interesting discussion of the factionalism that occurred in the town between the "regulars" and the "kickers." Establishment of the Ruskin Commongood Society discussed as well as the economics of the early town. Interview conducted by his son, A. McA. Miller.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS123
Format
Document (PDF)
1973 Mac Miller Interview with his Father, Willard
Title
1973 Mac Miller Interview with his Father, Willard.
Abstract/Description
This in depth interview by A. M. "Mac" Miller with his father W. D. Miller provides significant details on the early founding of Ruskin and talks extensively about the activities of George Miller and the family in the creation and governance of Ruskin.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS367
Format
Document (PDF)
1974 David Spencer
Title
1974 David Spencer.
Abstract/Description
Handwritten notes on an Oral history of David Spencer. Young man who came to Ruskin in 1911 after his family migrated from Mexico. As a young man, recounts stories from his childhood as friends with Paul and Pauline Dickman. Left Ruskin in 1916, and returned in 1940. Many gaps in the transcript.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS018
Format
Document (PDF)
1974 Interview with Judy Miller
Title
1974 Interview with Judy Miller.
Abstract/Description
Transcript of a recorded interview with Judy Miller. Interview conducted by Amy Diamond.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS027
Format
Document (PDF)
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller
Title
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller.
Abstract/Description
Interview with Willard D. Miller by Bruce Thiel
Identifier
HCC0101RUS126
Format
Document (PDF)
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller
Title
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller.
Abstract/Description
This interview of Willard D. Miller was conducted by his son, A. McA. Miller.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS124
Format
Document (PDF)
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller
Title
1974 Interview with Willard D. Miller.
Abstract/Description
Interview with Willard D. Miller by Sharon Boothe
Identifier
HCC0101RUS127
Format
Document (PDF)

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