The Florida Agriculturist, Vol. 10, No. 27, November 9, 1887
DeLand (Fla.)
Agriculture--Florida
<em>The Florida Agriculturist</em> issue published on November 9, 1887. <em>The Florida Agriculturist</em> began publication in 1878 with Christopher O. Codrington as its first editor. Codrington, who was from Jamaica, was an importer of exotic plants. The newspaper was published weekly through 1907, but changed to a monthly paper in 1908. The paper changed hands from Codrington to E. O. Painter by 1887. Painter had so much success with the paper that he was able to create a printing company: E. O. Painter Printing Company. The paper was directed towards the farmers and fruit and vegetable growers of Florida. <em>The Florida Agriculturist</em> discussed different places in Florida, especially DeLand and Jacksonville, that were the best to plant, and which fruits and plants were in season. The paper also offered railroad schedules. In the late 1800s, with a large influx of Chinese immigrants, the newspaper recommended these immigrants as farm laborers, for the purpose of replacing African-American laborers. In 1907, Painter sold the newspaper and it relocated to Jacksonville where it would last another four years eventually ending publication in 1911. Some of the topics discussed in this issue include an industrial cooperation, artificial fertilizers, the Florida Shippers Union, Roger LaRoque, the Haymarket Affair, packing for the poultry industry, the fate of anarchists for the Haymarket Affair, the role of women in the home, malaria and various other medical ailments, the use of cottonseed as fertilizer, broadcast harrowing,new city ordinanaces for DeLand, and the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
Original 8-page newspaper issue: <em>The Florida Agriculturist</em>, Vol. 10, No. 27, November 9, 1887: <a href="http://www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">Maitland Public Library</a>, Maitland, Florida.
<em>The Florida Agriculturist</em>
Painter, E. O.
Foster, J. Heron
Brewer, Percival
Ticknor, F. O.
Harper, Olive
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DeLand, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Oral History of Edwin White and Carolyn White
Oviedo (Fla.)
Horses--Florida
An oral history interview of Edwin White and Carolyn White, conducted by Porsha Dossie on April 18, 2015. Around 1967, the Whites moved to Oviedo, Florida, where they established a horse ranch. In the interview, the Whites discuss how Oviedo has changed over time, their horse ranch, and the wildlife that lives around their property. Due to technical difficulties, the first six and a half minutes of the recording lacked audio and were edited out of the final version.
White, Edwin
White, Carolyn
Dossie, Porsha
White, Edwin and Carolyn White. Interviewed by Porsha Dossie, April 18, 2015. Audio/video record available. Oviedo History Harvest, <a href="http://oviedohs.com/" target="_blank">Oviedo Historical Society</a>, Oviedo, Florida.
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>
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Tally-Ho, Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Oral History of Lars D. White
Oviedo (Fla.)
Fire departments--United States
An oral history of Lars D. White, conducted by Sarah Thorncroft on March 27, 2015. In the interview, White discusses the transformation of Oviedo, Florida, from small agricultural community to a suburb of the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. He discusses attending desegregated schools, school bus rides, various school activities, and what people did for entertainment. White also talks about growing up on a horse farm and the different riding shows and competitions that he participated in. White talks about meeting his wife, her community involvement, and how their children’s upbringing was similar and different compared to theirs. He also discusses volunteering as a firefighter and then rising in the ranks to become Fire Chief and the Emergency Management Director. White recalls some memorable moments from his long career with the City of Oviedo, as well as discussing his involvement in the development of the Oviedo Veterans Memorial. White also talks about the iconic Oviedo chickens and the lesser known Oviedo peacocks.
White, Lars D.
Thorncroft, Sarah
White, Lars D. Interviewed by Sarah Thorncroft, March 27, 2015. Audio/video record available. Oviedo History Harvest, <a href="http://oviedohs.com/" target="_blank">Oviedo Historical Society</a>, Oviedo, Florida.
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Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo Fire Department, Oviedo, Florida
Memorial Building, Oviedo, Florida
Oral History of Dann Pottinger
Orlando (Fla)
Historic preservation--Florida
An oral history interview of Dann Pottinger, conducted by Caitlin Baldwin on November 9, 2015. Pottinger was born August 14, 1947, on the British Bay Island in Honduras. He moved to Orlando, Florida as a small child and attended primary school in the area. Pottinger spent most of his working career as a banker in the Orlando area, however he describes himself as an historian. Pottinger has been involved in a number of historical groups and was an early member of Orlando Remembered, which is a community group, dedicated to preserving memory of Orlando's downtown landmarks. To date, the group has constructed approximately 18 displays, which are located in building throughout the Downtown Orlando area. Pottinger was president of the group in the early 2000s.
Baldwin, Caitlin
Pottinger, Dann
Original 34-minute and 38-second oral history: Pottinger, Dann. Interviewed by Caitlin Baldwin, November 9, 2015. Audio record available. <a href="http://orlandoremembered.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Remembered</a>, Oviedo, Florida.
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a>
Beiler, Rosalind J.
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Downtown Orlando, Florida
All English Horse Show Set for Tally-Ho Farms
Oviedo (Fla.)
Horses--Florida
Horsesback riding
A newspaper article published in <em>The Oviedo Outlook</em> on September 29, 1971. The article details an English Hunter Jumper horse show scheduled for October 9. The show was hosted by Lars White and held at Tally-Ho Farms, located at 550 East Chapman Road in Oviedo, Florida. Between 50 and 60 horseback riders from Sanford, Winter Springs, and Cocoa, were expected to participate in the event.
Original newspaper article: "All English Horse Show Set for Tally-Ho Farms." <em>The Oviedo Outlook</em>, September 29, 1971, page 5: Private Collection of Edwin White and Carolyn White .
<em>The Oviedo Outlook</em>
White, Edwin
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Tally-Ho Farms, Oviedo, Florida
Florida Horse & Rider, March 1973
Horses--Florida
Horsesback riding
The cover the March 1973 issue of <em>Florida Horse & Rider</em>. The magazine advertised itself as the largest free circulated publication for horses and riders in Florida. The cover photographs pictures Lars White with Satan's Whisper, Carolyn White with Riverview Prince, Don White with Dapper Dandy, and Karen DeFilipps with Ace's Top Man.
Original magazine: <em>Florida Horse &amp</em>
Rider, March 1973: Private Collection of Edwin White and Carolyn White.
<em>Florida Horse &amp</em>
Rider
White, Edwin
White, Carolyn
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Oviedo, Florida
Orange County's Sheriff's Book of Wanted Persons, 1882-1889
Orange County (Fla.)
Sheriffs--Florida
Law enforcement--Florida
Police--Florida
Fugitives from justice--United States
Warrants (Law)--United States
Crime--Florida
The Orange County book of wanted persons from 1882 to 1889, during the tenure of two sheriffs: Sheriff Thomas "Long Tom" Shine who served from January 27, 1877, until February 15, 1885, and Julias Caesar Anderson, who served until his death on January 20, 1901. Sheriff Anderson saw a very different Orange County than his predecessors, because railroads had doubled the local population in five years. While most of the wanted fugitives are from Central Florida, there were also warrants from across Florida. There were also warrants from different states, such as California, Alabama, New York, and Georgia. The reward prices varied from suspect to suspect, but most were within the range of 50 dollars, although some were as high as 450 dollars. While there are no more warrants issued from Florida after 1889, there were national warrants dating to 1897. This book was donated to the Museum of Seminole County History by Sheriff John Polk, who was the dean of Florida sheriffs from 1969 to 1990.
Original color digital image, 2015: <a href="http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/museum-of-seminole-county-history/" target="_blank">Museum of Seminole County History</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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Orlando, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Live Oak, Florida
Sanford, Florida
McAlpin, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Bronson, Florida
Leesburg, Florida
Columbia City, Florida
Titusville, Florida
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Seville, Florida
Cedar Key, Florida
Haines City, Florida
Bartow, Florida
Ellaville, Florida
Fort White, Florida
Lake City, Florida
Jennings, Florida
Madison, Florida
Monticello, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Orange Avenue, Daytona
Daytona (Fla.)
A postcard featuring a horse and buggy on Orange Avenue in Daytona, Florida, around 1910. Palm fronds, live oaks, and electric power lines line both sides of the street.<br /><br />In 1871, Mathias Day, Jr. (1824-1904), a migrant from Mansfield, Ohio, purchased a large tract of land along the west bank of the Halifax River, which included the former Williams Plantation. With the construction of Day's hotel, today's Daytona Beach Historic District was created. In 1876, residents named the city "Daytona," in honor of Day, when the area was incorporated as a town. Growth continued in 1886 when the St. Johns & Halifax River Railway extended to Daytona.<br /><br />In 1926, the towns of Daytona, Daytona Beach, Kingston, and Seabreeze merged together as Daytona Beach, in an effort led by J. B. Kahn. By this time, the beach had been nicknamed "The World's Most Famous Beach." Automobile and motorcycle races began in 1902, due to the smooth, compacted sand that covered the beach. Daytona Beach became the site of various land speed record attempts. On March 8, 1836, the first stock car race was held at the Daytona Beach Road Course, which is located in present-day Ponce Inlet. Bill France, Sr. (1909-1992) and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) established the Daytona International Speedway in 1958 to replace the beach course.
Original 8 centimeter x 12 centimeter color postcard: "Daytona, Florida, Orange Avenue." The Hugh C. Leighton Company, Portland, Maine: accession number 1057, Stetson University Postcard Collection, <a href="https://www2.stetson.edu/library/about-us/special-collections/" target="_blank">Archive and Special Collections</a>, duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida.
The Hugh C. Leighton Company
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A History of Central Florida, Episode 31: Quilt Stories
Quilting--United States
Quilting--Europe
Clermont (Fla.)
Lake Mary (Fla.)
Mims (Fla.)
Winter Garden (Fla.)
Episode 31 of A History of Central Florida Podcast: Quilt Stories. A History of Central Florida Podcast series explores Central Florida's history through the artifacts found in local area museums and historical societies. These podcasts can involve the participation or cooperation of local area partners.<br /><br />Episode 31 features a discussion of quilts located at the Lake Mary Historical Museum in Lake Mary, Florida, and Winter Garden Heritage Foundation in Winter Garden. This podcast also includes interviews with Dr. Amanda Sikarskie of Western Michigan University and quilter Dorothy MacDougall.
Ford, Chip
Original 14-minute and 46-second podcast by Chip Ford, 2014: "A History of Central Florida, Episode 31: Quilt Stories." <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/podcastsblog.php" target="_blank">A History of Central Florida</a>, Orlando, Florida.
<a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES</a>
Silkarskie, Amanda
MacDougall, Dorothy
Cassanello, Robert
Clarke, Bob
Ford, Chip
Gibson, Ella
Hazen, Kendra
Kelley, Katie
Velásquez, Daniel
<a href="http://www.s-lchs.org/" target="_blank">Clermont Historic Village</a>
<a href="http://www.lakemaryhistory.org/" target="_blank">Lake Mary Historical Museum</a>
<a href="http://www.wghf.org/" target="_blank">Winter Garden Heritage Foundation</a>
<a href="http://www.harryharriettemoore.org/" target="_blank">Harry & Harriette Moore Memorial Park</a>
<a href="http://www.loc.gov/" target="_blank">Library of Congress</a>
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Clermont Historic Village, Clermont, Florida
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Winter Garden, Florida
Harry & Harriette Moore Memorial Park, Mims, Florida
Lake Mary Historical Museum, Lake Mary, Florida
Oral History of Leonard Casselberry and Jane Casselberry
Casselberry (Fla.)
Winter Park (Fla.)
Ferns--Florida
Azaleas--United States
An oral history of Leonard and Jane Casselberry, conducted by Daniel Motta on May 30, 2012. In the interview, the Casselberrys discuss life in Casselberry, Florida, which was founded by Leonard's father, Hibbard Casselberry. Other topics discussed include the founding of Casselberry, working in the fern industry, the effect of World War II on the home front, how Leonard and Jane met, how Casselberry has changed over time, Hibbard Casselberry's involvement in growing azaleas and oak trees, and the Casselberrys' occupations after Leonard left the U.S. Navy.
Motta, Daniel
Original 39-minute and 14-second oral history: Casselberry, Leonard and Jane Casselberry. Interviewed by Daniel Motta. UCF Community Veterans History Project. May 30, 2012. Audio record available. <a href="http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/museum-of-seminole-county-history/" target="_blank">Museum of Seminole County History</a>, Sanford, Florida.
Casselberry, Leonard
Casselberry, Jane
Vickers, Savannah
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Oral History of Ima Jean Bostick Yarborough
Ocala (Fla.)
Silver Springs (Fla.)
Cattle--Florida
Horses--Florida
Agriculture--Florida
An oral history interview of Ima Jean Bostick Yarborough, conducted by Joseph Morris on November 10, 2011. Yarborough was born on August 2, 1935 in Ocala, Florida, but spent much of her adult life working in the cattle industry in Geneva. In the interview, she discusses her childhood in Ocala, how Ocala has changed over time, living in Oxford, the cattle industry, life in Geneva, the 4-H program, and her husband's military service.
Morris, Joseph
Yarborough, Ima Jean Bostick
Original 1-hour and 56-second oral history: Yarborough, Ima Jean Bostick. Interviewed by Joseph Morris. November 10, 2011. Audio record available. <a href="http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/parks-recreation/museum-of-seminole-county-history/" target="_blank">Museum of Seminole County History</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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Geneva, Florida
Oxford, Florida
Silver Springs, Florida
Tuscawilla Park, Ocala, Florida
Horse Riding Contest Down Commercial Street
Sanford (Fla.)
Cowboys--Florida
Horses--Florida
A cowboy racing on horseback along Commercial Street in Sanford, Florida. At the time that Sanford was founded, a substantial cattle industry thrived in the countryside near the new city. Cattle grazed on the prairies along the St. Johns River. Cowboys, also called cowmen, were employed by local ranchers, such as the Cameron and Beck families, to perform their cowboy skills at special events held in Sanford.
Original 7 x 5 inch black and white photograph: Vincent Collection, <a href="http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=456" target="_blank">Sanford Museum</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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Commercial Street, Sanford, Florida
Claude H. Wolfe, Inc. Buggy in Front of the Frigidaire Store
Orlando (Fla.)
Frigidaire Company
Home appliances
Refrigerators
Horses--Florida
Claude H. Wolfe driving a horse and buggy to deliver refrigerators during World War II. This photograph was used as an advertising campaign for his Frigidaire store. Because gasoline was being rationed during WWII, Wolfe made his deliveries using a horse and buggy.<br /><br />Frigidaire was an appliance company that started in Indiana in 1916. In 1928, Wolfe opened a Frigidaire store at 130 North Orange Avenue, which was previously Jefferson Court Arcade, in Downtown Orlando, Florida. Later, the store moved to 19 East Washington Street. Frigidaire was an appliance company that originally sold refrigerators. Wolfe's pitch to get people to buy his product was to tell prospective customers that they could either continue buying blocks of ice for their ice boxes, or buy a refrigerator, which keeps itself cold and will not get infested with bugs, thus being more sanitary. Later, Frigidaire also sold stoves, room air conditioners, and washing machines. In 1959, the store moved to Garland Avenue, where the current Lynx bus station is located. The old building on Washington Street was later demolished to build the Regions Bank, also known as the Copper Whopper.
Original black and white photograph: <a href="http://orlandoremembered.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Remembered</a> Exhibit, <a href="https://www.regions.com/Map.rf?id=1668" target="_blank">Regions Bank</a>, Orlando, Florida.
Wolfe, Claude, Jr.
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Frigidaire Store, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Receipt of Payment for Edwin G. Eastman from Joe Baker (July 17, 1871)
Sanford (Fla.)
Sanford, Henry Shelton, 1823-1891
This is a receipt of payment for Edwin G. Eastman from Joe Baker written on July 17, 1871. Baker charged Eastman $5.00 "for consultation advice in relation to a pair of horses bought." It is unclear who Joe Baker was. The two horses mentioned were presumably for use at Belair Grove or another Florida property owned by Henry Shelton Sanford (1823-1891). Eastman was an associate of Sanford. The two initially met through their mutual service in the U.S. Diplomatic Corps during the American Civil War. Eastman served as an advisor and representative to Sanford for a brief period between 1870 and 1871. Eastman oversaw operations in the what would become Sanford, Florida, beginning in December 1870. He was put in charge by Henry Sanford to ensure the successful management of the sawmill built in 1870, He was also tasked with maintaining the various experimental groves owned by Sanford, first St. Gertrude's Grove and later Belair Grove.
<p><br />The more successful of the two, Belair Grove, was an experimental grove located three miles southwest of the city named after Sanford. It was part of the Sanford Grant, a 12,547.15-square acre allotment of land purchased by Henry Sanford in 1870. In Belair, Sanford introduced over 140 varieties of citrus plants. All were tested to determine if Florida citrus growers could effectively grow and introduce new varieties into the burgeoning citrus market. Sanford also grew exotic plants acquired from Central and South America, many of which survived the 1886 freeze. Sanford mainly used Belair as his own experiment station, but ultimately the findings and reports would be used by other citrus growers throughout Florida. Eventually, following Sanford's death in 1891, his wife, Gertrude Ellen Dupuy Sanford (1841-1902), handed over the operations of Belair to Sydney Octacius Chase, Sr. (1860-1941) and Joshua Coffin Chase (1858-1948).</p>
Baker, Joe
Original receipt: box 45, folder 1, subfolder 45.1.35, Henry Shelton Sanford Papers, General Henry S. Sanford Memorial Library, <a href="http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=456" target="_blank">Sanford Museum</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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Belair Grove, Lake Mary, Florida
Receipt of Payment from S. Johnson to Henry Shelton Sanford (July 18, 1871)
Sanford (Fla.)
Sanford, Henry Shelton, 1823-1891
This is a receipt of payment created by S. Johnson for Henry Shelton Sanford (1823-1891). On July 18, 1871, Sanford rented a horse and buggy for one day from S. Johnson. The cost of the rental was $7. According to the receipt, the rental served to aid Sanford in his search for a horse to purchase. The horse, once found, would presumably be meant for Sanford's Florida properties, particularly his experimental grove, Belair Grove, which was located three miles southwest of the city named after Sanford. It was part of the Sanford Grant, a 12,547.15 square acre allotment of land purchased by Henry Sanford in 1870. In Belair, Sanford introduced over 140 varieties of citrus plants. All were tested to determine if Florida citrus growers could effectively grow and introduce new varieties into the burgeoning citrus market. Sanford also grew exotic plants acquired from Central and South America, many of which survived the 1886 freeze. Sanford mainly used Belair as his own experiment station, but ultimately the findings and reports would be used by other citrus growers throughout Florida. Eventually, following Sanford's death in 1891, his wife, Gertrude Sanford, handed over the operations of Belair to Sydney and Joshua Chase.
Johnson, S.
Original receipt: box 45, folder 1, subfolder 45.1.32, Henry Shelton Sanford Papers, General Henry S. Sanford Memorial Library, <a href="http://www.sanfordfl.gov/index.aspx?page=456" target="_blank">Sanford Museum</a>, Sanford, Florida.
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Belair Grove, Lake Mary, Florida