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"Advertisement for Mail Service," Post Office Department, March 21, 1947
Title
"Advertisement for Mail Service," Post Office Department, March 21, 1947.
Author
Post Office Department, Robert E. Hannegan
Abstract/Description
Advertisement for a proposal of a mail service route between Pensacola and Joy Brook Corner.
Identifier
uwfgbhs1947-03-21_Advertisement_for_Mail_Service
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Getting Up The Boat," 1921
Title
"Getting Up The Boat," 1921.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo dated 1921 which shows sailors wading out to a rowboat in Pensacola Bay presumably at NAS Pensacola. The photo is described as "Getting up the boat" on the back by CAP(PA) Anton A. Wrzensinski, USN.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1921_gettinguptheboat
Format
Set of related objects
"Home Away from Home," Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
Title
"Home Away from Home," Pensacola Chamber of Commerce.
Author
Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
Abstract/Description
A list by the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce of tourist lodging in Pensacola and the surrounding area, including a description of accommodations and addresses.
Identifier
uwfgbhsHomes_Away_from_Home
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Navy Yards and Landing Fields," Circa 1922
Title
"Navy Yards and Landing Fields," Circa 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photograph of NAS Pensacola looking north taken sometime before 1923. A plane can be seen taxiing on the bay while others are parked near their ramps. The back of the photo details its title and a small archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_aerialNAS
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"Not trying to cause trouble" Handwritten Note
Title
"Not trying to cause trouble" Handwritten Note.
Abstract/Description
Note requesting a "fair make and proper info" and numbers.
Identifier
PortofPensacola_025
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Petition for Change in Rural Delivery"
Title
"Petition for Change in Rural Delivery".
Author
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Abstract/Description
A petition for the change in rural delivery signed by twenty four heads of families.
Identifier
uwfgbhsPetition_for_Change_in_Rural_Delivery
Format
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"Political Unity - Only Remedy" Letter Draft, ca. April to June 1928
Title
"Political Unity - Only Remedy" Letter Draft, ca. April to June 1928.
Abstract/Description
Handwritten draft on unlined notepaper, at the top, is "Political Unity--Only Remedy" This appears to be a draft for a letter to be mailed to select people. It states that the Catholic Church must be stopped through "Political Unity--of those people who see the menace to save the country." The letter states, "You are looked upon as a man on the right side; therefore you are invited to become affiliated (sic) with the Political Unity League" and assures the reader that "it is absolutely (sic)...
Show moreHandwritten draft on unlined notepaper, at the top, is "Political Unity--Only Remedy" This appears to be a draft for a letter to be mailed to select people. It states that the Catholic Church must be stopped through "Political Unity--of those people who see the menace to save the country." The letter states, "You are looked upon as a man on the right side; therefore you are invited to become affiliated (sic) with the Political Unity League" and assures the reader that "it is absolutely (sic) safe for you to be identified with this work for safeguards have been completely thrown around any possibility of your name becoming public as a member or worker." It continues by stating that "Much work must be done before the 1928 election" and that they do not want anything mailed out to fall into the wrong hands. The reverse has a handwritten list of names: J. A. Pfeiffer; Robert Hood, shops; M. Hannah, drug store; Leo Resmundo, L&N shop; Dr. Brunson, W. Bel.; Jim Godwin; C. H. Charles; Lula Nicholson, 1122 E. Gadsden (?); William Henderson, L&N shop
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Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0426
Format
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"Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" Pensacola News Article, December 10, 1921
Title
"Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" Pensacola News Article, December 10, 1921.
Author
M.G. Hoffman
Abstract/Description
Article titled "Should I Join the Ku Klux Klan?" published in the Pensacola News. Dated December 10, 1921. The article describes members of the Klan as "100% American" and bashes the Catholic Church. Written by M.G. Hoffman.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0865.a-b
Format
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"Special to The New York Times"
Title
"Special to The New York Times".
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
A clipping from the New York Times dated October 6 yet publishing date is unknown. The article details the record breaking speed runs of former Giants pitcher Lieutenant Al J. Williams, noting that at one point during his flight he lost consciousness after turning at a high speed.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavalAirmanFlies259MPH_3
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Suggestions for Lt. Governors," Civitan International
Title
"Suggestions for Lt. Governors," Civitan International.
Author
Civitan International
Abstract/Description
Notice of suggestions for Lieutenant Governors by Civitan International.
Identifier
uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg277-278
Format
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"The Old-Time Religion" Handbill, ca. May 1920s
Title
"The Old-Time Religion" Handbill, ca. May 1920s.
Author
Paul Crank, First Christian Church
Abstract/Description
Single page handbill, brown and brittle with age and acid in the paper. Announcing "The Old-Time Religion" Special Services at the First Christian Church, Wauchula, Florida, Sunday, May 15th, at 7:30 p.m. "We must fan afresh the flickering flame of freedom in the hearts of the American people." "Come! let us face the truth, the whole truth and provide for it." Pastor Maj. Paul Crank. Also see: 2016.035.0392.
Identifier
uwf_ht_2016.035.0446
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Tug the Empire" After Hurricane 1926
Title
"Tug the Empire" After Hurricane 1926.
Abstract/Description
This photograph shows the Sabine Towing Company's Tug the Empire half a mile inland after the Miami Hurricane of 1926.
Date Issued
1926-09
Identifier
uwfnas_nashurricane_tugtheempire_1926
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
"Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation," 1961 - 1964
Title
"Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation," 1961 - 1964.
Author
U.S. Navy, Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith
Abstract/Description
Photo taken around 1961 - 1964 of a group of men and two women gathered around a banner which reads "Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation" taken at NAS Pensacola. A Convair R4Y sits in the left of the photo while a Navy band plays in the background on the right. Men work to remove luggage from the plane and were seemingly caught by surprise in the photo. Behind the middle of the banner is Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, to his left is Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith. The back of the photo...
Show morePhoto taken around 1961 - 1964 of a group of men and two women gathered around a banner which reads "Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation" taken at NAS Pensacola. A Convair R4Y sits in the left of the photo while a Navy band plays in the background on the right. Men work to remove luggage from the plane and were seemingly caught by surprise in the photo. Behind the middle of the banner is Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, to his left is Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith. The back of the photo holds a stamp of credit to the U.S. Navy, descriptive information of the two men, and an archival summary. The summary credits the photo to around 1961 while in pencil is a date of 1964.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1960-Present_circa1961_welcomebanner
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"Yellow Peril" 1939
Title
"Yellow Peril" 1939.
Abstract/Description
This photograph, taken in 1939, shows a Boeing-Stearman N2S "Yellow Peril" landing on Felton's Farm Field.
Date Issued
1939
Identifier
uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_flyingfield_1939
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
1875-1876 Perdido Bay Lumber Co Account.
Title
1875-1876 Perdido Bay Lumber Co Account.
Author
Perdido Bay Lumber Co
Abstract/Description
June 1, 1875 - June 5, 1876 account for Perdido Bay Lumber Co.
Identifier
ShipsMisc_014
Format
Image (JPEG)
1966-1967 Vester J. Thompson, Jr, Inc Invoices and Subsoil Investigation, 1
Title
1966-1967 Vester J. Thompson, Jr, Inc Invoices and Subsoil Investigation, 1.
Author
Vester J. Thompson, Jr, Inc, Pensacola Port Authority, Philip M. Alvarez, Henry R. Barksdale, Ewin, Campbell, & Gottlieb
Abstract/Description
Large packet of documents containing invoices from Vester J. Thompson, Jr, Inc, with a copy of their subsoil investigation dated June 24, 1966. Invoices date from July 1966 to February 1967. Packet also contains correspondence from Ewin, Campbell, & Gottlieb, City Council, Philip M. Alvarez, handwritten notes, and a committee schedule dated December 28, 1966.
Identifier
PortofPensacola-075-100
Format
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1966-68 Account Notes
Title
1966-68 Account Notes.
Author
Pensacola Port Authority
Abstract/Description
1966 - 1968 handwritten account notes.
Identifier
PortofPensacola-160
Format
Image (JPEG)
1967-1968 Account Notes
Title
1967-1968 Account Notes.
Abstract/Description
November 1967 - May 1968 financial notes written on lined paper.
Identifier
PortofPensacola_017
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923
Title
244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Clipping detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed as well as discussion whether the Verville-Sperry plane would quickly outpace this record at the St. Louis air races. Brow's technical history is profiled in the latter half of the article, noting his accomplishments in both design and aviation while part of the navy.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_244MPHRecord_3
Format
Image (JPEG)
259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923
Title
259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
Author
The World
Abstract/Description
Clipping from The World which notes Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 259 miles an hour. This article puts a more sensationalist spin on the account of the Wright Field test flights where Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams repeatedly broke each other's speed records in one day.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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