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Oral History: Everett and Sharon Prevatt.
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This oral history of Everett and Sharon Prevatt was conducted by Charles Nelson, HCC-Ruskin's Digital Library Collections Manager, on November 9, 2017 at the Prevatt home in Wimauma, FL. Everett, a former Hillsborough County school member, and his wife Sharon, discuss a wide variety of issues relating to Wimauma settlement, history and schooling. An edited transcript of the session is included, along with the actual recording of the interview.
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HCC0101WIM001
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Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger (Recording and Transcript).
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The oral interview of "Mac" Miller (grandson of Ruskin founder, Dr. George M. Miller) was conducted by Charles Nelson (HCC-Ruskin, Digital Collections Manager) on August 17, 2017 at his home (the former A. P. Dickman house) at 120 Dickman Drive, South, Ruskin, FL. Joining the conversation during the interview was Bill Burger, Sarasota County professional archeologist. The interview covers early Ruskin history and archeological and paleontology issues in South County.
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HCC0101RUS005
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Oral History: History Along Shell Point Road. Arthur "Mac" Miller.
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This is a recording and edited transcript of An Oral History by A. MacA. “Mac” Miller (MM), grandson of G. McA. Miller first president of Ruskin College. (Includes a Look at three early Ruskin buildings and their history. These buildings were built and owned by Ruskin’s Founding Families: The Millers and the Dickmans) Mr. Miller was Interviewed by Charles Nelson (CN) of the Southern Hillsborough County History Project on September 5, 2017. The interview was recorded in the space of a two-hour...
Show moreThis is a recording and edited transcript of An Oral History by A. MacA. “Mac” Miller (MM), grandson of G. McA. Miller first president of Ruskin College. (Includes a Look at three early Ruskin buildings and their history. These buildings were built and owned by Ruskin’s Founding Families: The Millers and the Dickmans) Mr. Miller was Interviewed by Charles Nelson (CN) of the Southern Hillsborough County History Project on September 5, 2017. The interview was recorded in the space of a two-hour driving tour of Shell Point Road in Ruskin, as well as on US 41 in downtown Ruskin. Text has been edited for clarity although every effort was made to retain the words of Mr. Miller.
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HCC0101RUS006
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Apollo Beach Subdivision Plat Maps: 1958-1959.
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Initial Subdivision Plans for first three sections of Apollo Beach from developer Francis Corr. Filed in 1958 and 1959. These sections of are bound by the Flamingo Canal on the north, and Miller Mac Road on the south with the land coming to a point at US 41. This is generally known as the "F Streets" plan, as most of the street names begin with the letter F.
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Boat Docks at Giant's Fish Camp: Al Tomaini and Caspar Balsam.
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Pictured are giant, Al Tomaini and midget, Colonel Casper Balsam on boats at Giants Camp, just south of the Alafia River Bridge (pictured in the background.) Tomaini, billed as being over 8 feet tall, was one of the first side show people to live in Gibsonton and opened the popular Giant's Fish Camp. Balsam, who once played a Munchkin on The Wizard of Oz, was billed as being slightly over 3 feet tall. The reverse of this undated photograph, indicates that Colonel Casper also served as a...
Show morePictured are giant, Al Tomaini and midget, Colonel Casper Balsam on boats at Giants Camp, just south of the Alafia River Bridge (pictured in the background.) Tomaini, billed as being over 8 feet tall, was one of the first side show people to live in Gibsonton and opened the popular Giant's Fish Camp. Balsam, who once played a Munchkin on The Wizard of Oz, was billed as being slightly over 3 feet tall. The reverse of this undated photograph, indicates that Colonel Casper also served as a deputy police chief for the town, although that should be confirmed. Photo used with Permission of International Independent Showman's Museum.
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Fire Chief: Al Tomaini and Crew.
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Al Tomaini as Fire Chief with members of his department. Permission for photo from the Independent Showman's Museum
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Eddie's Hut: Aerial View.
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Aerial View of Eddie's Hut taken in 1948. The restaurant lay along today's US 41 on the West Side at the intersection with today's Gibsonton Drive. Operated by carnival concessionaire, and first carnival resident, Eddie LeMay and his wife Grace. Photo used with permission from Independent International Showman's Museum.
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Early Ruskin Methodist Church.
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Early photograph of Ruskin Methodist Church.
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Willard Miller and Family Christmas Greeting.
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Christmas Greetings to Aunt Rose Dickman from Willard Dickman and family.
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HCC0101RUS215
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Aerial View of Ruskin Methodist Church.
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Early Aerial View of Ruskin Methodist Church.
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Rose Dickman Later in Life.
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Photo of Rose Dickman later in life.
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1945 Ruskin School Teachers Group Photo.
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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.
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Rose Dickman attends Ruskin Tomato Festival.
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Rose Dickman views the display by the Ruskin Woman's Club Food Display at the undated Ruskin Tomato Festival.
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A. P. Dickman House.
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A. P. Dickman House. Various views
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Marketing Brochure for Bahia Beach.
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Early marketing brochure for Bahia Beach Island Resort (note its affiliation with Quality Inns).
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Sons of George and Adaline Miller.
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Three sons of George and Adaline Miller: Olnton (actually a combination of the Presidents Lincoln and Washington to form the name), Willard and Admer.
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Ruskin College Glen Ellyn IL.
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Hotel on Lake in Glen Ellyn IL which later housed Ruskin College from 1903 - 1906
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Ruskin College Trenton MO.
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Ruskin College in Trenton MO was the first Ruskin (of three) Collleges established by Walter Vrooman and George Miller. This college was started in 1900 and moved to Glen Ellyn in 1903. This picture is of the last graduating class at the Missouri School taken about a month before the college left for Illinois
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Georgadda M Miller.
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Georgadda M Miller - House.
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