Women Riding Decorated Post Office Scooters
Dublin Core
Title
Women Riding Decorated Post Office Scooters
Alternative Title
Post Office Scooters
Subject
Sebastian (Fla.)
Post offices
July Fourth
Fourth of July
Independence Day (U.S.)
Description
Two women on decorated motor scooters. The women have been identified as Gertrude Broomell and Beulah (last name unknown). Theses photographs are from the 1979 celebration of Independence Day in Sebastian, Florida.
Sebastian, Florida, was established as a fishing village as early as the 1870s. In the early 1880s, David Peter Gibson and Thomas New became the first non-indigenous settlers in Sebastian. New founded a post office called New Haven and he held the position of postmaster, until his removal for misuse of office. In 1882, Sebastian was officially established as St. Sebastian. In 1923, Sebastian was incorporated as a city.
Sebastian, Florida, was established as a fishing village as early as the 1870s. In the early 1880s, David Peter Gibson and Thomas New became the first non-indigenous settlers in Sebastian. New founded a post office called New Haven and he held the position of postmaster, until his removal for misuse of office. In 1882, Sebastian was officially established as St. Sebastian. In 1923, Sebastian was incorporated as a city.
Source
Original color photographs, July 1979: Private Collection of Texann Ivy Buck.
Date Created
ca. 1979-07-04
Contributor
Buck, Texann Ivy
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of color photographs, July 1979.
Is Referenced By
"U.S. Postal Service Routing Slip (July 27, 1979)." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7666.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
112 KB
83 KB
Medium
2 color photographs
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Sebastian, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Texann Ivy Buck and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Curator
Stoddard, James
Digital Collection
Source Repository
Private Collection of Texann Ivy Buck
External Reference
"OUR HISTORY: HISTORY OF THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND THE TREASURE COAST." Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. http://www.sebastianchamber.com/about-us/our-history.
Collection
Citation
“Women Riding Decorated Post Office Scooters,” RICHES, accessed October 2, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7664.