1 100 1 https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/52b72bea9a7baf5eda111ce676176620.pdf 42f8f8ba7a138b103c482700e9a7d7ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Thomas Cook Collection Alternative Title Cook Collection Subject Orlando (Fla.) Orange County (Fla.) Longwood (Fla.) Cape Canaveral (Fla.) Lake Wales (Fla.) Silver Springs (Fla.) Weeki Wachee (Fla.) Winter Haven (Fla.) Osceola County (Fla.) Winter Park (Fla.) Description Collection of digital images, postcards, documents, and other records from the private collection of Thomas Cook. Series descriptions are based on special topics, the majority of which students focused their metadata entries around. Contributor Cook, Thomas Language eng Type Collection Coverage Cape Canaveral, Florida Lake Wales, Florida Longwood, Florida Orange County, Florida Orlando, Florida Osceola County, Florida Winter Haven, Florida Winter Park, Florida Rights Holder All items in the <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/102" target="_blank">Thomas Cook Collection</a> are provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cepero, Laura Digital Collection <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository Private Collection of Thomas Cook Has Part <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/103" target="_blank">Postcard Collection</a>, Thomas Cook Collection, RICHES of Central Florida. External Reference Antequino, Stephanie Gaub, and Tana Mosier Porter. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/783150094" target="_blank">Lost Orlando</a> Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Pub, 2012. "<a href="http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/Links/wtour.pdf">Downtown Orlando Historic District Walking Tour</a>." City of Orlando. http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/Links/wtour.pdf. Rajtar, Steve. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70911136" target="_blank">A Guide to Historic Orlando</a>. Charleston, SC: History Press, 2006. Osborne, Ray. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/253374549" target="_blank">Cape Canaveral</a>. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub, 2008. Smith, Margaret. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51888803" target="_blank">The Edward Bok Legacy: A History of Bok Tower Gardens: The First Fifty Years</a>. Lake Wales, Fla: Bok Tower Gardens Foundation, 2002. Pelland, Maryan, and Dan Pelland. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/67516850" target="_blank">Weeki Wachee Springs</a>. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2005. Flekke, Mary M., Sarah E. MacDonald, and Randall M. MacDonald. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85451307" target="_blank">Cypress Gardens</a>. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2006. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format 12-fold pamphlet Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Florida's Weeki Wachee: Spring of Live Mermaids Alternative Title Weeki Wachee Brochure Subject Weeki Wachee Spring (Fla.)--Amusement parks Mermaids--Florida--Weeki Wachee Springs--Florida--Hernando County Region Amusement parks--Florida Weeki Wachee (Fla.) Tourism--Florida Description Brochure for Weeki Wachee produced in the mid-1950s. Weeki Wachee features performances by underwater mermaids, a glass-bottom boat ride, and other natural attractions. The springs are named after the Seminole words for "little spring" or "winding river." In 1946, former U.S. Navy member Newton Perry began to develop a tourist attraction at Weeki Wachee. By the 1950s, Weeki Wachee was one of the top tourist stops in the United States. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) purchased the site in 1959 and continued to expand. In 2008, Weeki Wachee was taken over by the state of Florida as a state park. Source Original pamphlet: Private Collection of Thomas Cook. Date Created ca. 1955 Is Format Of Digital reproduction of original pamphlet. Is Part Of Private Collection of Thomas Cook. <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/102" target="_blank">Thomas Cook Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida. Requires <a href='http://www.adobe.com/reader.html' target='_blank'>Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> Format application/pdf Extent 2.53 MB Medium 12-fold pamphlet Language eng Type Text Coverage Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida Spatial Coverage 28.51761, -82.574356 Temporal Coverage 1955-01-01/1955-12-31 Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Economics Teacher Geography Teacher Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. Contributing Project <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/buildingblocks.php" target="_blank">Building Blocks</a> Curator Cook, Thomas Digital Collection <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository Private Collection of Thomas Cook External Reference "<a href="http://weekiwachee.com/about-us/history-of-weeki-wachee-springs.html" target="_blank">History of Weeki Wachee Springs</a>." Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. http://weekiwachee.com/about-us/history-of-weeki-wachee-springs.html. Pelland, Maryan, and Dan Pelland. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/67516850" target="_blank">Weeki Wachee Springs</a>. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2005. Vickers, Lu, and Bonnie Georgiadis. <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/780478262" target="_blank">Weeki Wachee Mermaids: Thirty Years of Underwater Photography</a>. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2012. Transcript Florida's WEEKI WACHEE Spring of live mermaids BOB HOPE says "The live mermaids are the greatest at the Weeki Wachee. . .and it's fun!" ARTHUR GODFREY says "Weeki Wachee is one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World!" north of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Florida's underwater grand canyon World famous LIVE mermaid show! Completely new show every year! Unbelievable Excitement and Thrills! At each performance a lovely mermaid attempts a 117 foot deep dive into the depths of Florida's famous underwater grand canyon. AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS MERMAIDS "Wonderous," the Mermaid of Weeki Wachee, and our live Mermaid, one of the stars of the world's greatest underwater show. Don Knotts Deputy of the Andy Griffith Show, says "I love the Mermaids at Weeki Wachee!" THE THRILLS OF SKIN DIVING You are seated 16 feet below the surface of this crystal clear spring where you'll view the world's greatest underwater show through 90 feet of absolutely clear plate glass windows 2 1/2 inches thick. The lovely, lively mermaids work against an awesome backdrop of underwater caverns and mountains. Dressed in beautiful costumes, they perform amazing acrobatic feats of synchronized beauty and grace that will thrill you. Approved and Applauded by Millions! World's Greatest Underwater Show! Unbelievable Excitement and Thrills! WEEKI WACHEE BE SURE TO PLAN A FULL DAY AT WEEKI WACHEE. . . SEE EVERYTHING FOR THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FLORIDA VACATION WEEKI WACHEE America's Greatest Underwater Spectacle An unforgettable experience. Your trip to Florida is not complete without seeing this beautiful and unusual attraction. See the lovely and lively mermaids, stars of movies, TV and radio, in a show of beauty, comedy, novelty and unbelievable feats of daring. You'll be in living room comfort while watching the world's most highly skilled women athletes. Performances daily from 9 to 5, rain or sun. Bring your camera for wonderful underwater snapshots and movies. Special Performance Saturday Night at 8:30 P.M. Wernher Von Braun Famous scientist says, "Your show is like our last rocket, it is out of this world." Mickey Spillane Popular mystery writer says, "No mystery why it is Florida's finest attraction." Unbelievable girls live like fish! Costumes, swim suits and mermaid playsuits by Alix of Miami, Florida's first name in underwater fashions. Underwater settings and props by Max Weldy of the Folies Bergeres. Produced by Jack and Marilyn Nagle. You'll take home snapshots and memories like these. Ted Mack says: "This is the finest underwater talent in the world." "Weeki Wachee is one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World." ARTHUR GODFREY World famous Underwater Theatre and Underwater Show that attracts visitors from the entire world (visitors from 32 foreign countries last year). You will enjoy guaranteed entertainment in year 'round air conditioned comfort. Florida's two great natural wonders Adventure Cruise Experience thrills and beauty of primitive, untouched river. . . ride glass bottom, side wheel boat . . . see animals, birds, Trader's Landing . . . wild natural beauty of primitive past. Famous photographer says: "this is seeing the real Florida." Carroll Seghers II Chief of Seminole Indians says: "This river trip reminds of the old times." Chief Billy Osceola FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS ASSOCIATION MEMBER Weeki Wachee proudly recommends the following attractions in the state. Bartlett's Deer Ranch Caribbean Gardens Early American Museum Circus Hall of Fame Cypress Gardens Edison Winter Home Everglades Wonder Gardens Great Masterpiece Horn's Cars of Yesterday Lightner Museum of Hobbies Marine Studios McKee Jungle Gardens Miami Seaquarium Miami Serpentarium Miami Wax Museum Monkey Jungle Parrot Jungle Potter's Wax Museum Rainbow Springs Silver Springs St. Augustine Alligator Farm St. Augustine's Oldest House Sarasota Jungle Garden Sunken Gardens of St. Petersburg Patio Restaurant A.A.A. Approved . . . Fine Foods for a Snack or a Complete Meal. Orchid Garden A tropical floral paradise of hundreds of varieties of exotic blooms. Don McNeil says: "What a thrill. What a joy. You'll love the mermaids at Weeki Wachee!" Wilderness Trail you'll climb aboard the Wilderness Chief Covered Wagon and head for the wilds of Weeki Wachee. . . where you'll see the real Florida. See the wonders of this Florida forest. . . left in the same unspoiled, natural setting since the days of prehistoric man. Be sure to enjoy Weeki Wachee's newest attraction. Special Parties Can Be Arranged for Groups, Conventions, Theatre Parties and tours. Call Weeki Wachee 596-2149 Mermaid Motel Spacious, modern, comfortable. Directly across the highway. WEEKI WACHEE BE SURE TO PLAN A FULL DAY AT WEEKI WACHEE . . . SEE EVERYTHING FOR THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR FLORIDA VACATION Date Copyrighted ca. 1955 Contributor Cook, Thomas adventure cruise Andy Griffith Show Bartlett's Deer Ranch Caribbean Gardens circus Hall of Fame Cypress Gardens Early American Museum Edison Winter Home Everglades Wonder Gardens Florida Attractions Association Godfrey, Arthur Great Masterpiece Griffith, Andy Hope, Bob Horn's Cars of Yesterday Knotts, Don Lightner Museum of Hobbies Mack, Ted Marine Studios McKee Jungle Gardens Mermaid Motel Miami Seaquarium Miami Serpentarium Miami Wax Museum Monkey Jungle Nagle, Jack Nagle, Marilyn orchid graden Osceola, Billy Parrot Jungle Potter's Wax Museum Rainbow Springs Sarasota Jungle Garden Seghers, Carroll II Seven Modern Wonders of the World Silver Springs skin diving Spillane, Mickey St. Augustine Alligator Farm St. Augustine's Oldest House Sunken Gardens of St. Petersburg underwater show Von Braun, Wernher Weldy, Max Wildreness Chief Covered Wagon wildreness trail