Sarasota County (Fla.)

Scope and Contents This collection contains Barbara Smith’s research and reference materials on African American history in Sarasota, FL. Historical topics of interest included are Sarasota cemeteries (Galilee, Rosemary, and Oaklands/Woodlawn), African American community pioneers, and general articles pertaining to the African American community of the Sarasota area. Within this collection there is a copy of “Newtown Alive – Newtown: Past and Present 1914-2014". This document explores several aspects of...

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,...

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This collection contains photographs of library staff, volunteers, and various library sponsored events. It also includes newspaper clippings and architectural building plans created by Carol Abbott Architects for the Jacaranda Public Library expansion.