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Norma Martin Papers
This collection consists primarily of materials compiled by longtime realtor Norma Martin about the Vamo community. Photographs of the properties at 1700 Vamo Drive and 1710 Vamo Drive are included, as are plats of the Vamo subdivision and promotional material for the community dating back to the 1920s. The collection also includes ephemera relating to history and preservation groups in Sarasota County.
Old Miakka Schoolhouse Appraisal Records, 1973-1984
Documentation from an appraisal of the Old Miakka Schoolhouse for Sarasota County Government, the materials dating from between 1973 and 1984.
Olive Lord McMillan Papers
The papers of Olive Lord McMillan consist of family photographs, family correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, vital records, quitclaim deeds, a map, a menu from a restaurant called Las Novedades, business cards, bank books, Lord family genealogical data, and programs from theatrical performances.
Oral History Interview with Mary Jelks
"One DVD containing an oral history presentation developed by New College of Florida student David Anderson featuring Dr. Mary Jelks, also known as ""Myakka Mary."" The interview was conducted as part of a broader project by Sarasota County and New College titled ""Celebrate Our Water Heritage."""
Order of the Eastern Star, Sarasota Chapter Recipe Booklet, ca. 1926
"One recipe booklet, ""Sweets and Meats,"" published by the Sarasota Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Contains manuscript recipes tipped into the printed booklet."
Osprey Parent-Teacher Association Records
The records predominantly consist of receipts for purchases made by the PTA for their programs and projects. There are PTA bylaws, meeting minutes, banking records and yearbooks for 1970-1971 and 1972-1973. This collection provides insight into the activities of the Osprey School PTA from 1969 through 1973.
Out-of-Door School Records
The collection contains letters, year books, newspaper clippings, postcards, brochures, illustrations, calendars, event programs, and correspondence relating to the school's operations. Much of the correspondence was written to or by Phyllis Colville (a teacher at the school) between 1932 and 1934.
Palmer Ranch Collection
Records relating to the development of Palmer Ranch in central Sarasota County, including application paperwork and statements of regional impact.
Palms Hotel Collection
Guest registers, licensure paperwork, guest notices, and guest room ephemera from the Palm Hotel (27 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota), which operated from the 1930s to the 1960s. It was originally called the DeMarcay Hotel.
Pat Calhoon Papers
Small collection of papers, including correspondence, relating to the administration of youth athletic programs (particularly baseball) in Sarasota County.