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Title: Christmas Card / Return to the Rocking Chair.
Author: Roark, George James (1889-1962)
Abstract/Description: Christmas card with humorous newspaper clipping noting staff returning to the rocking chair when Roark stepped down as city manager. From the papers of George James Roark, Manuscript Collection, M1978-15
Identifier: 7815Roarkf18item01, 7815Roarkf18item01
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Folder 2 Item 01 Newspaper Clipping 1914 June.
Author: Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Middies at Sea,” original clipping, [Pensacola Evening News, June 1914] detailing 1914 cruise of midshipmen [possibly written by Frank R. Marston, corresponds to the postcards 1914 in his correspondence and his midshipmen European cruise in summer 1914.
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1914JunePN
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 03 Newspaper Clipping 1918 August 7.
Author: Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Local Youth Is Killed on Battle Field,” original clipping, Pensacola Journal, Wednesday, August 7, 1918, p.1, noting death of Captain Frank R. Marston on July 15, 1918;
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918Aug7PJ
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 04 1918 August 20.
Author: Marston, Frank R., Pattillo, Frank Allen
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, "Rev. Pattillo’s Son Meets Mustard Gas,” original clipping [Tampa Tribune, Tuesday August 20, 1918, publishing letter of Frank Allen Pattillo which tells of death of his friend, Frank R. Marston, Pensacola, Florida.
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918Aug20TampaTrib
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 05 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 14.
Author: Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Marston Funeral Probably Sunday,” original clipping [September 14, 1918, Pensacola News] noting funeral of Frank Marston, father of Frank R. Marston (d. July 1918), a long-time merchant in Pensacola with firm Marston and Quina.
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918sept14PN
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 06 1918 September 15 Marston Funeral.
Author: Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Marston Funeral This Afternoon,” original clipping, Pensacola News Journal, Sunday, September 15, 1918 on funeral of Frank Marston, father of Frank R. Marston (d. July 1918).
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918Sept15PNJ
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 07 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 15 editorial.
Author: Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Frank Marston” (editorial) original clipping, Pensacola News Journal, Sunday September 15, 1918, noting service to Pensacola and son’s service to America.
Identifier: 6602clipping1918sept15editorial
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 08 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 16.
Author: Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “Honor Memory of Marston…” original clipping, Pensacola Journal, Monday September 16, 1918 on funeral of Frank Marston
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918sept16
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 09 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 17.
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, Marston Park to be Dedicated” original clipping, [Pensacola News, Tuesday, September 17, 1918] noting park to honor Frank R. Marston
Identifier: 6602marstonclipping1918sept17PN
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Folder 2 Item 10abc Mid-Week Pictorial Marston Photograph.
Abstract/Description: Digitized images from the October 10, 1918 Mid-Week Pictorial (an illustrated weekly, published by the New York Times Company) from an original copy held by the University Archives and West Florida History Center; not part of the Marston Papers but since a clipping mentions Marston's appearance in it, these are included in the online Marston collection for access by researchers.
Date Issued: 1918-10-10
Identifier: 6602marston1918oct10midweekdigitals
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Folder 2 Item 11 Newspaper Clipping 1919 November 6.
Abstract/Description: Newspaper clipping, “For Liberty,” original clipping, November 6, 1919, noting Frank R. Marston and plans for celebration of Armistice Day.
Identifier: marston6602clipping1919nov6PN
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, June 6, 1947, outlining intention to leave City Manager position.
Author: Roark, George James
Abstract/Description: File item consists of April 11, 1947 letter of Marion T. Gaines, Editor of the Pensacola News Journal, to George J. Roark, City Manager, Pensacola, Florida inquiring of his future intentions; with carbon copy typescript (3 pages) of Roark to the Mayor and City Council, June 6, 1947, noting his successes as city manager since 1931, and intention to not be an applicant for City Manager when the new City Council is installed on June 9, 1947; with one page pasted clippings of the Pensacola News...
Show moreFile item consists of April 11, 1947 letter of Marion T. Gaines, Editor of the Pensacola News Journal, to George J. Roark, City Manager, Pensacola, Florida inquiring of his future intentions; with carbon copy typescript (3 pages) of Roark to the Mayor and City Council, June 6, 1947, noting his successes as city manager since 1931, and intention to not be an applicant for City Manager when the new City Council is installed on June 9, 1947; with one page pasted clippings of the Pensacola News article of March 13, 1947 noting that Roark has hinted at not continuing in the position and a history of the City Manager and Roark's tenure since 1931 (except for 1943-1944 when he served in the armed forces.
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Date Issued: 1947
Identifier: 7815Roarkf22item01
Format: Document (PDF)

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