Papers, 1956-1965.

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Papers, 1956-1965.

Correspondence and photos, relating to Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials, Everglades National Park, state parks in Florida, and related topics.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7258804

University of Florida

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Florida. Board of Parks and Historic Memorials

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The Board of Parks and Historic Memorials was created in 1949 (Ch. 25353, Laws) to administer and control the operation and development of the state parks and historic sites of Florida. It assumed the duties of the Florida Park Service (1935, Ch. 17025, Laws). In 1969, its functions were transferred to the Division of Recreation and Parks, Dept. of Natural Resources (Ch. 69-106, Laws). From the description of Construction files, 1955-1957. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id:...

Pennekamp, John D., 1897-1978

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Journalist, of Miami, Fla. From the description of Papers, 1925-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70947940 Journalist and conservationist, of Florida; associated with Miami Herald for 51 years. From the description of Papers, 1956-1965. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 28412361 Journalist, newspaper editor, environmentalist. Born and educated in Ohio. Joined the Miami Herald in 1925 as city manager and later became...