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Ruskin News and Commongood Charter.
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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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HCC0101RUS440
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Ruskin Commongood Minutes Nov 1909 to Nov 1910.
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While considerable portions of this Minute Book are difficult to read, it is a very important record of the first year for the Ruskin Commongood Society. Indexing did not produce usable results, so unfortunately a researcher will have to read through each page.
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Clarence Harding Scrapbook.
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Clarence Harding wrote a significant number of articles on the environment, the history, and life in and around South County. This is a collection of articles written by Harding that appeared mostly in the Shopper Observer News, although there are a few articles from the Bradenton Herald.
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HCC0101SHC114
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Notes from Pauline Dickman on Ruskin College Experience.
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Pauline Dickman graduated from Ruskin College with a degree in Home Economics. These are random notes from her experiences at Ruskin College. while the interviewer is unknown, it is believed that these notes represents extemporaneous comments from Pauline.
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Socialist Party Account Book 1911-1916.
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There is an ongoing debate on whether or not Ruskin Florida was established as a Socialist experiment or not. This ledge demonstrates that many Ruskin residents were dues paying members of the Socialist Party in Florida. Yet, by itself, this book doesn't answer the question. There were many branches of the Socialist Party in America and George Miller, was likely of a more mild, reform party loyalist because the primary parties didn't fully address social inequities in the United States....
Show moreThere is an ongoing debate on whether or not Ruskin Florida was established as a Socialist experiment or not. This ledge demonstrates that many Ruskin residents were dues paying members of the Socialist Party in Florida. Yet, by itself, this book doesn't answer the question. There were many branches of the Socialist Party in America and George Miller, was likely of a more mild, reform party loyalist because the primary parties didn't fully address social inequities in the United States. Miller was more of a Christian Socialist and communitarian, although it is likely that most views of the party were held by at least some members of the community.
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HCC0101RUS436
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Partial List of Initial Inventory of Ruskin Library 1926.
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Ruskin's first library was opened in 1926 in the home of Harriett Orcutt, our first librarian. This is a partial list of the initial holdings of the library. Note the high emphasis on history and the French language. Also there is an extensive list of classic literature. Missing, at least from this list, are two of Ms. Orcutt's own books: A Modern Love Story, and The Empire of the Invisibles. Later the library was moved to the Ruskin Woman's Club building (formerly the President's Home for...
Show moreRuskin's first library was opened in 1926 in the home of Harriett Orcutt, our first librarian. This is a partial list of the initial holdings of the library. Note the high emphasis on history and the French language. Also there is an extensive list of classic literature. Missing, at least from this list, are two of Ms. Orcutt's own books: A Modern Love Story, and The Empire of the Invisibles. Later the library was moved to the Ruskin Woman's Club building (formerly the President's Home for Ruskin College.)
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The Economics of Moses by George Miller.
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The Economics of Moses was written by George Miller in the 1890s but was published here, in The Arena in 1905. This should be read in view of Miller's Christian Socialist beliefs and helps to explain his views on the political economy of the bible as a lesson in reorganizing America's laissez faire economics.
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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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The Bible vs Plutocracy by George Miller.
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George MIller is most identified as a Christian Socialist who wrote significantly on the topics of political economy from that point of view. This article, similar in nature to his earlier works (viz. The Economics of Moses and The Economics of Jesus) discusses political economy administration.
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Ruskin Commongood Society (College Research Paper).
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This annotated research paper discusses the founding within the context of he founding of Ruskin Florida.
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Title Abstract for Ruskin Electrical lines 1926-28.
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This title abstract, while for running of electrical lines in Ruskin, is significant for a couple of reasons. In the first document, RELEASE OF RESERVATIONS, The Ruskin Commongood Society grants permission to run electric lines provided that no "manufacturing, banking, or mercantile business shall be conducted on lands with out specific Commongood Permission. It also shows that Adaline Dickman was president of the Society in 1926. Of even more importance is the third document, ORDINANCE by...
Show moreThis title abstract, while for running of electrical lines in Ruskin, is significant for a couple of reasons. In the first document, RELEASE OF RESERVATIONS, The Ruskin Commongood Society grants permission to run electric lines provided that no "manufacturing, banking, or mercantile business shall be conducted on lands with out specific Commongood Permission. It also shows that Adaline Dickman was president of the Society in 1926. Of even more importance is the third document, ORDINANCE by the Town of Ruskin. Little is know of the incorporation of Ruskin in the late 1920s, but this document attests to the fact that at some point,Ruskin was incorporated as a town in Hillsborough County. See page entitled DEED BOOK 806 Page 278. where, at the bottom, the resolution was "passed by the City Council of the Town of Ruskin, Florida in regular sessions assembled and signed by J. B. Thornton President of the City Council of the Town of Ruskin, Attested by the City Clerk, Cora Jones, and by Edward P. Buckland, Mayor of the Town of Ruskin Florida.
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Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1925 to 1931.
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A continuation from 1925 to 1931 of the Ruskin Commongood Cash Book detailing cash disbursements for services rendered and goods purchased by the Commongood Society in the course of its regular business. Unsurprisingly, this list is more detailed than earlier lists. It is also cognizant of the changes in Ruskin that had occurred since the colonization period.
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Ruskin Commongood Cash Book 1911 to 1925.
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This Cash Book from the Ruskin Commongood Society details cash disbursements for services performed and goods purchased on behalf of the Society. This cash book gives more information on the types of services planned (although not in great detail), but a careful study will give the reviewer some ideas on how the society conducted its early business. (Several Pages are missing from this document.)
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Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928.
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Ledger of Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928. This ledger details payments made to Ruskin residents W. J. Walker, J.M. West, J.B. Chesney, Alven McHargue, D. W. Williford, J. McHargue, G. Washington Williams. Unfortunately, these were not detailed as to why, only what was paid. Likely the payments were for services rendered to the Society for items needing repair in town.
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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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RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1912 - 1913 PARTIAL.
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Ruskin Commongood Society Executive Committee Minute Notes 1912- 1913 Partial.
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RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1913 to 1928 Partial.
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Minute notes from the Commongood Society's Executive Committee from 1913 to 1928. Not all notes are present, but presents a good source for determining issues that were discussed by the Executive Committee...the only governance to speak of within Ruskin.
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RCGS Land Records Partial Listing 1912 1915.
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Listing of land deeds granted in lieu of payment for worked performed. Partial listing for 1912 and 1915. Several missing pages. Note listing is by each individual owner
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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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Ruskin Directory 1966.
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This 1966 Directory was published by the Ruskin Junior Woman's Club biennially. It is a very useful directory on businesses, churches, professionals who did business in the Ruskin area.
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