Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body
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Title
Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body
Alternative Title
Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body
Subject
Sanford (Fla.)
Farmers' markets--Florida
Description
Newspaper rticle on the resignation of Harry M. Papworth in 1936, the Seminole Chamber of Commerce representative on the Controlling Committee of the State Market. Papworth was a major figure in the success of the farmers' market. The Sanford State Farmers' Market, located at 1300 South French Avenue, was founded in 1934 in order to provide a central location in which farmers would sell their produce directly to consumers. The idea for the Sanford State Farmers' Market was devised by Fred Dorner and Gus Schmach, both members of the Seminole Agricultural Club. Sanford Chamber of Commerce president Harry M. Papworth also contributed to the development of the market. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) authorized construction plans on June 11, 1934. On June 20, 1934, the City of Sanford donated a portion of the Alex V. French properties to the State Marketing Board, which selected the northwest corner of French Avenue and Thirteenth Street. The board approved the installation of telegraph and telephone equipment, as well as a three-pump filling station. The Sanford State Farmer's Market opened on December 18, 1934. By 1939, the Farmers' Market was bringing a total volume of business of $627,065.81. In 1941, business volume reached over $700,000. On April 4, 1957, a fire destroyed the building and caused damages estimated at $2.5 million. Reconstruction began almost immediately and the Farmers' Market was expected to re-open by the fall of 1957. In 1991, plans were created to restore, preserve, and convert the citrus packing house into a museum.
Source
Photocopy of original newspaper article: "Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body." July 16, 1936: State Farmers' Market Collection, Museum of Seminole County History, Sanford, Florida.
Date Created
ca. 1936-07-13
Date Copyrighted
1936-07-13
Date Issued
1936-07-13
Has Format
Original newspaper article: "Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body." July 16, 1936.
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of photocopied newspaper article: "Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body." July 16, 1936.
Is Part Of
State Farmers' Market Collection, Museum of Seminole County History, Sanford, Florida.
Sanford State Farmers' Market Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
259 KB
Medium
1 newspaper article
Language
eng
Type
Text
Coverage
Sanford State Farmers' Market, Sanford, Florida
Spatial Coverage
28.799832, -81.27338
Temporal Coverage
1936-07-13/1936-07-13
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Economics Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the Museum of Seminole County History and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
External Reference
Florida. Florida State Farmers Markets:...Annual Report. Jacksonville, Fla: Board, 1945-, 1945.
Lewis, L. H. Florida State Farmers' Markets. Tallahassee, Fla: State of Florida Dept. of Agriculture, 1955. http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00015016.
Sheffield, Glenn. "Sanford State Farmers' Market." The Historical Marker Database. http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=52232.
Transcript
Papworth Tenders
C of C Resignation From Market Body
H. M. Papworth, Seminole chamber of Commerce representative on the Controlling Committee of the State Market, will submit his resignation at the Chamber board meeting tomorrow night, it was announced today.
The following statement was issued by Mr. Papworth:
"Since the organization of the Sanford State Market I have held the office of chairman on the Controlling Board representing the Chamber of Commerce. The market is now a well established institution and will always be fore the good benefit of Seminole and South Florida farmers providing politics are not permitted to control.
"When resigning as your president I was persuaded to retain office on the Market Controlling Board until the end of our fiscal year, July, 1936. This time has now arrived and not desiring to represent your honorable board further will you kindly appoint my successor at your convenience?"
The statement was signed by Mr. Papworth.
C of C Resignation From Market Body
H. M. Papworth, Seminole chamber of Commerce representative on the Controlling Committee of the State Market, will submit his resignation at the Chamber board meeting tomorrow night, it was announced today.
The following statement was issued by Mr. Papworth:
"Since the organization of the Sanford State Market I have held the office of chairman on the Controlling Board representing the Chamber of Commerce. The market is now a well established institution and will always be fore the good benefit of Seminole and South Florida farmers providing politics are not permitted to control.
"When resigning as your president I was persuaded to retain office on the Market Controlling Board until the end of our fiscal year, July, 1936. This time has now arrived and not desiring to represent your honorable board further will you kindly appoint my successor at your convenience?"
The statement was signed by Mr. Papworth.
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Citation
“Papworth Tenders C of C Resignation from Market Body,” RICHES, accessed April 24, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/1164.