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Observer News V5 N7, 10-21-65 (incomplete edition)
Title
Observer News V5 N7, 10-21-65 (incomplete edition).
Abstract/Description
Incomplete edition of the Observer News. Included as there is a complete article on pages 1 and 7, of the Construction of the Ruskin Library, with photos.
Date Issued
1965-10-21
Identifier
HCC0101SHC073
Format
Document (PDF)
A P Dickman Housing Rezoning Request
Title
A P Dickman Housing Rezoning Request.
Abstract/Description
This 1987 rezoning request of the A. P. Dickman house in Ruskin contains valuable information on the historical nature of the house and the A. P. Dickman family.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS329
Format
Document (PDF)
1880 - A. P. and Rose Dickman
Title
1880 - A. P. and Rose Dickman.
Abstract/Description
Photographic portrait of A. P. and Rose Dickman, one of three founding Dickman families who came to Ruskin along with George McA. Miller.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS093
Format
Image (JPEG)
Admer Miller
Title
Admer Miller.
Abstract/Description
Photo of Admer Miller, son of George and Adaline Miller
Identifier
HCC0101RUS332
Format
Image (JPEG)
Ms. Alberta Harris
Title
Ms. Alberta Harris.
Abstract/Description
My earliest remembrance was about five years, old living on Elsberry Quarters in Ruskin. My Mother's name was Josephine and my Daddy's name was Albert Harris but everyone called him "Georgia Boy". He was foreman of Elsberry -- search terms for more info: harris, quarters, liverpool -- Ms. Alberta Harris also has an interview on this website
Identifier
SHC050
Format
Image (JPEG)
A Piece of History: Apollo Beach
Title
A Piece of History: Apollo Beach.
Abstract/Description
This history of Apollo Beach, by Aleta Jonie Maschek, is initially built upon conversations with Paul B. Dickman prior to his death in 1976. Dickman had the original idea for a town in the area, and this history details his work in beginning that effort and how the Corr family eventually guided the community through its early years, despite early financial difficulties. The\is history concludes with a reporter's eye view of the community's early development, highlighting early businesses and...
Show moreThis history of Apollo Beach, by Aleta Jonie Maschek, is initially built upon conversations with Paul B. Dickman prior to his death in 1976. Dickman had the original idea for a town in the area, and this history details his work in beginning that effort and how the Corr family eventually guided the community through its early years, despite early financial difficulties. The\is history concludes with a reporter's eye view of the community's early development, highlighting early businesses and people. Many interesting early photographs of the community are included.
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Identifier
HCC0101SHC064
Format
Document (PDF)
A Piece of History: Volume 2
Title
A Piece of History: Volume 2.
Abstract/Description
Volume 2 of Joni Maschek's collection of stories on early Ruskin and surrounding communities. This is not the best photocopy of these stories, but Vol. 2 is now missing from Ruskin Library, so we are saving this collection, but will replace it with a better copy when Volume 2 is found.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS209
Format
Document (PDF)
A Piece of History: Volume 6
Title
A Piece of History: Volume 6.
Abstract/Description
Volume 6 on the collected writings of Aleta Jonie Maschek on early pioneering families of Ruskin and South Hillsborough County.
Identifier
HCC0101SHC110
Format
Document (PDF)
A Piece of History: Volume 4
Title
A Piece of History: Volume 4.
Abstract/Description
Volume 4 of collected writings of Aleta Jonie Maschek. This volume covers a lot of ground in South Hillsborough County. There is no particular organizing theme other that collecting stories of early SHC pioneering families.
Identifier
HCC0101SHC108
Format
Document (PDF)
A Piece of History: Volume 5
Title
A Piece of History: Volume 5.
Abstract/Description
This is the 5th Volume of collected articles writing by Aleta Jonie Maschek on the life of early South County pioneers. (The photocopies and the uploading of this document were not well done, but they are good reference sources for early life in South Hillsborough County.
Identifier
HCC0101SHC109
Format
Document (PDF)
Memories of The Coffee Cup
Title
Memories of The Coffee Cup.
Abstract/Description
The Coffee Cup Restaurant was a well known, beloved cultural institution in downtown Ruskin. For 75 years it stood on the SE Corner of today's US41 and Shell Point Road. Today, it is a vacant lot. This history will present the story of the Coffee Cup Restuarant accompanied by line drawings created by local Ruskin artist, Everett Michaels (1925 - 2019).
Identifier
HCC0101SHC065
Format
Document (PDF)
Painting of First Boat named Kilcare in Ruskin
Title
Painting of First Boat named Kilcare in Ruskin.
Abstract/Description
Painting (artist unknown) of the first Kilcare, built and operated by A. P. Dickman to serve as transportation to and from Ruskin to Tampa in earliest days of the community.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS306
Format
Image (JPEG)
Legend of Pirate Ben Margoza
Title
Legend of Pirate Ben Margoza.
Abstract/Description
The legend of Pirate Ben Margoza, who once reportedly made Gulf City his pirate fortress. No physical traces of the pirate city have been found, but the legend persists, and treasure hunters still search the island for remnants. The same story can be found in the Tampa Tribune in an article written by Tampa historian,, Rodney Kite-Powell.
Date Issued
2013-02
Identifier
HCC0101GC001
Format
Document (PDF)
The Human Blockhead
Title
The Human Blockhead.
Abstract/Description
Melvin Burkhart, shown in this 1978 file photo, in Gibsonton, Fla., was known in the carnival circle as "The Human Blockhead" for his ability to hammer a spike into his head through a cavity behind his nostril.
Identifier
HCC0101GIB023
Format
Image (JPEG)
Interview with Evelyn Matthews 1985
Title
Interview with Evelyn Matthews 1985.
Abstract/Description
Interview by A. M. "Mac" Miller with Evelyn Matthews and C. Katner.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS036
Format
Document (PDF)
1975 Interview with Arthur Calhoun
Title
1975 Interview with Arthur Calhoun.
Abstract/Description
1975 Interview with Arthur Calhoun. Interview conducted by Elliott Mackle.
Identifier
HCC0101RUS029
Format
Document (PDF)
2004 Cargill Calendar
Title
2004 Cargill Calendar.
Abstract/Description
2004 Cargill Crop Nutrition Annual Calendar. Includes historic photographs of southern Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
Date Issued
2004
Identifier
HCC0101SHC092
Format
Document (PDF)
1992 Cargill Calendar
Title
1992 Cargill Calendar.
Abstract/Description
1992 Calendar with 12 photographs of historical Hillsborough County and other local areas.
Date Issued
1992
Identifier
HCC0101SHC081
Format
Document (PDF)
1993 Cargill Calendar
Title
1993 Cargill Calendar.
Abstract/Description
12 Historic Photos of South Hillsborough County and other local areas.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
HCC0101SHC
Format
Document (PDF)
2003 Cargill Calendar
Title
2003 Cargill Calendar.
Abstract/Description
2003 Cargill Fertilizer Annual Calendar. Includes historic photographs of southern Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
Date Issued
2003
Identifier
HCC0101SHC091
Format
Document (PDF)

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