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David Ervin Cummins Photographic Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 492

Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs either taken or collected by Captain Cummins in his appraising and real estate work in Sarasota, FL. The photographs depict various highway intersections, neighborhoods, farms, roadways and municipal projects across Sarasota County and its surrounding areas. Photographs were taken from the ground and from bird’s eye view. These photographs cover various areas such as Bradenton, FL in Manatee County, Sarasota County, Charlotte County and St. Petersburg, FL. The collection is organized according to the index provided by Captain Cummins upon time of donation. There is no discernible method to the index being organized either chronologically or alphabetically.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900s

Extent

0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

This collection is stored offsite in a remote storage facility. Materials from the collection can be brought to the Sarasota County History Center for viewing upon request. Please contact the Sarasota County History Center by phone at 941-861-6090 or by email at historycenter@scgov.net at least three business days before your visit to ensure the material will be available when you arrive.

General

The Sarasota County History Center collects historical records and publications that were created over a broad span of time by a wide variety of individuals and groups. Some of the content in these collections may contain language or imagery that today would be considered negative, inappropriate or offensive. The contents of these historical collections do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs or policies of the History Center, the Department of Libraries and Historical Resources or Sarasota County Government. These materials are made available to the public strictly for research and educational purposes.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Sarasota County History Center Repository

Contact:
337 N Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229
941-861-6090