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Ruskin - History

Description
In this collection, both written and oral histories (and memoirs of life in Ruskin) will be found. Oral History and Memoirs from founding family members (Millers and Dickmans) will be found in the Founding Families collections within specific family member folders.) Pictured is the Coffee Cup Restaurant, a famed gathering place for Ruskin visitors and residents.
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A Brief History of Ruskin, FL

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Type: Still Image
Year: 2005, 2005
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Arthur Mac
Publisher: Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc.
Description: This brief history of Ruskin was created by the Ruskin Historical Society in cooperation with the Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc., who holds the copyright for this brochure. Included courtesy of RCDF Board.
Full Text: Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ …

Interview with Francis Carrothers 1974

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1974, 1974
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Carrothers, Francis
Description: Interview by Amy Diamond with Francis Carrothers and Eliot Mackle.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with Charlie Jahns 1985

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1985, 1985
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Jahns, Charlie
Description: Interviewer is unknown.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Ruskin Commongood Society (College Research Paper)

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1963, 1963
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Noretta D. Sheffield
Description: This annotated research paper discusses the founding within the context of he founding of Ruskin Florida.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Harriett Orcutt Scrapbook Review: W. D. Miller 1973

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - History
Description: The Harriett Orcutt Scrapbooks are a treasure trove of memorabilia collected by Ruskin pioneer Harriett Orcutt. This document relates comments by W. D. Miller (a son of George Miller) who reviewed the scrapbook in 1973. There are many, many comments on early Ruskin life contained in this summary. The scrapbook is in the possession of Dr. Arthur "Mac" Miller of Ruskin and grandson of… more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Story of Early Ruskin

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1979, 1979
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Lawler, Pauline Dickman
Description: Speech given by Pauline Dickman Lawler in 1979.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Bahia Beach Then and Now

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1961, 1961
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Willard D
Publisher: Logan's Publishing
Description: Bahia Beach, according to this historical brochure, was the name applied by early Ruskinites to the beach area and wharf serving Ruskin. Later, Paul B. Dickman used this same name for his beach and resort development, just north of Shell Point Road. Today, the Inn at Little Harbor is located at this location. This brochure on local history was written by Paul B. Dickman's uncle, Willard D… more
Full Text: Logan's Publishing … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ …

Socialism in the Sunshine: The Roots of Ruskin, FL

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1982, 1982, 1982, 1982
Member of: Ruskin - History
Publisher: University of South Florida
Description: This article, by Lori Robinson and Bill DeYoung, describes the utopian roots of the Ruskin Colony established in the first decade of the 20th Century on the sparsely settled shores of east Tampa Bay. This article was contained in the Tampa Bay History Journal, which is copyrighted by USF. Permission is being sought to include the article in our web site. There is no known copyright for the… more
Full Text: University of South Florida …

1973 Mac Miller Interview with his Father, Willard

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1973, 1973
Member of: Ruskin - History
Description: This in depth interview by A. M. "Mac" Miller with his father W. D. Miller provides significant details on the early founding of Ruskin and talks extensively about the activities of George Miller and the family in the creation and governance of Ruskin. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Interview with Evelyn Matthews 1985

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1985, 1985
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: C Katner Matthews, Evelyn
Description: Interview by A. M. "Mac" Miller with Evelyn Matthews and C. Katner. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview Sam Simmons 1986

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1986, 1986
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Simmons, Sam
Description: Interview conducted by A. M. "Mac" Miller more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with Annie May Holloway 1985

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1985, 1985
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Holloway, Annie May
Description: Worked in Ruskin Packing House for two years. Interviewer unknown.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

1975 Senior Thesis - Women of Ruskin

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1975, 1975
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Diamond, Amy
Description: Abstract of thesis written by Amy Diamond on the early women in Ruskin. There is a reasonably good bibliography that could help a researcher.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Interview with Alberta McFarland 1985

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1985, 1985
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Diamond, Amy
Description: Interview with Alberta McFarland and Virginia Jochumsen (Ginnie). Conducted by Amy Diamond for her thesis.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with Virginia Jochumsen 1985

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1985, 1985
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Jochumsen, Virginia
Description: Interview by Carrie Kastner, Alberta McFarland, Bert "Hoppy" McFarland, Arthur McA Miller. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Oral History: Recording - History Along Shell Point Road

Oral History: Recording - History Along Shell Point Road
Type: Still Image
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Oral History: History Along Shell Point Road. Arthur "Mac" Miller., Ruskin - History
Contributors: G. McA. "Mac" Miller Miller
Publisher: Charles Nelson
Description: Recording of a tour of Shell Point Road by Mac Miller, outlining the history along this road. Originally was called Bellamy Road. Miller also drove by three Dickman houses still extant in Ruskin: The President's Home (G. McA. and Adaline Miller...now the Ruskin Women's Club Building and on the National Historic Register), the A. P. Dickman home, and the L. L. Dickman home. more
Full Text: Charles Nelson … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Oral History: History Along Shell Point Road. Arthur "Mac" Miller.

Oral History: History Along Shell Point Road. Arthur "Mac" Miller.
Type: sound recording
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Ruskin - History
Publisher: Charles Nelson
Description: This is a recording and edited transcript of An Oral History by A. MacA. “Mac” Miller (MM), grandson of G. McA. Miller first president of Ruskin College. (Includes a Look at three early Ruskin buildings and their history. These buildings were built and owned by Ruskin’s Founding Families: The Millers and the Dickmans) Mr. Miller was Interviewed by Charles Nelson (CN) of the Southern… more
Full Text: Charles Nelson … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Oral History: Transcript: History Along Shell Point Road. Mac Miller

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Oral History: History Along Shell Point Road. Arthur "Mac" Miller., Ruskin - History
Description: Transcript of an interview with A. McA. "Mac" Miller who conducted a car a historical tour of Shell Point Road and early buildings of Ruskin, FL. Interviewed by Charles Nelson more

Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger (Recording and Transcript), Ruskin - History
Description: Recording of oral interview with A. McA. "Mac" Miller and local archeologist, Bill Burger. Interview conducted by Charles Nelson more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger (Recording and Transcript)

Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger (Recording and Transcript)
Type: sound recording
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Arthur "Mac"
Description: The oral interview of "Mac" Miller (grandson of Ruskin founder, Dr. George M. Miller) was conducted by Charles Nelson (HCC-Ruskin, Digital Collections Manager) on August 17, 2017 at his home (the former A. P. Dickman house) at 120 Dickman Drive, South, Ruskin, FL. Joining the conversation during the interview was Bill Burger, Sarasota County professional archeologist. The interview… more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

A Brief History (the Colony)

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1982, 1982
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Lawler, James
Description: Title of paper is not readily discernible. Discussion on early days of Ruskin College by James Lawler, husband of Pauline Dickman Lawler.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger

Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger
Type: Still Image
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Oral History: Mac Miller and Bill Burger (Recording and Transcript), Ruskin - History
Publisher: Charles Nelson
Description: The oral interview of "Mac" Miller (grandson of Ruskin founder, Dr. George M. Miller) was conducted by Charles Nelson (HCC-Ruskin, Digital Collections Manager) on August 17, 2017 at his home (the former A. P. Dickman house) at 120 Dickman Drive, South, Ruskin, FL. Joining the conversation during the interview was Bill Burger, Sarasota County professional archeologist. The interview… more
Full Text: Charles Nelson … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

1977 interview Miller Judy

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1977, 1977
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Judy
Description: 1977 interview with Judy Miller conducted by George Depoulis, and others.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

1974 Interview with Judy Miller

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1974, 1974
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Judy
Description: Transcript of a recorded interview with Judy Miller. Interview conducted by Amy Diamond.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

1974 David Spencer

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1974, 1974
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Spencer, David
Description: Handwritten notes on an Oral history of David Spencer. Young man who came to Ruskin in 1911 after his family migrated from Mexico. As a young man, recounts stories from his childhood as friends with Paul and Pauline Dickman. Left Ruskin in 1916, and returned in 1940. Many gaps in the transcript.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Ruskin Timelines

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Miller, Arthur "Mac"
Description: Summary of Ruskin Communities in SE United States. Prepared by A. McA. (Mac) Miller, grandson of Dr. George Miller

1975 Interview with Arthur Calhoun

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1979, 1979
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Calhoun, Arthur
Description: 1975 Interview with Arthur Calhoun. Interview conducted by Elliott Mackle.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with Luther Thrift 1977

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1977, 1977
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Thrift, Luther
Description: Interview with Luther Thrift by Arthur "Mac" Miller. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Ruskin FL A Pictorial History

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Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - History
Description: This PowerPoint presentation, author unknown, contains photos of Ruskin History. NO notes accompany the slide show
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Olnton Miller Letter on Early Ruskin Women

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1975, 1975
Member of: Ruskin - History
Description: Letter from Olnton Miller (son of George A and Adaline D Miller) to researcher Amy Diamond of New College on his memories of early Ruskin Women. Ms. Diamond was doing a research paper on Ruskin women. This letter talks about Aurora and Georgadda Miller, Harriett Orcutt, Rose Dickman and Adaline Miller (his mother.) It also contains two poems he wrote to commemorate Rose Dickmand and Adaline… more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

50th Anniversary Speech by Paul Dickman

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1975, 1975
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Dickman, Paul
Description: This is a transcript of the 50th Anniversary Speech given by Paul B. Dickman at the Ruskin United Methodist Church.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with Willard and Lucille Carr

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1981, 1981
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Carr, Willard
Description: Interview with Willard and Lucille Carr, plus Paul Dickman, Esther Dickman, Julia Miller, and Carol Mahler by Arthur "Mac" Miller. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Ruskin: Hillsborough County Historica Resources Survey Report

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1998, 1998
Member of: Ruskin - History
Publisher: Hillsborough County Planning & Growth Management
Description: A History of Ruskin, Little Manatee River and Marsh Branch prepared by the Hillsborough County Historical Resources Survey Report.
Full Text: Hillsborough County Planning & Growth Management … http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Interview with Jim Lawler 1973

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Type: Still Image
Year: 1973, 1973
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Lawler, Jim
Description: Interview with Jim Lawler by Arthur "Mac" Miller. more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Interview with David Spencer 1974

Interview with David Spencer 1974
Type: Still Image
Year: 1974, 1974
Member of: Ruskin - History
Contributors: Spencer, David
Description: Transcription of a recorded interview with David Spencer.
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ …

Early Reports on Ruskin

Early Reports on Ruskin
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - History
Description: Page 1 is an excerpt from an article written by E. A. Moreno of the Florida Grower on early Ruskin history. Page 2 is an internal report by Hubert Buckely, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Ruskin Commongood's Board of Trustees. They appear to have been published together. Based on the internal evidence within the document (e.g. Morris Park is mentioned), it is likely this report… more
Full Text: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ …

Memories of The Coffee Cup

Memories of The Coffee Cup
Type: Still Image
Member of: A Piece of History: The Writings of Aleta Jonie Maschek, Ruskin - History
Contributors: Aleta Jonie Maschek, Everett Michaels
Description: The Coffee Cup Restaurant was a well known, beloved cultural institution in downtown Ruskin. For 75 years it stood on the SE Corner of today's US41 and Shell Point Road. Today, it is a vacant lot. This history will present the story of the Coffee Cup Restuarant accompanied by line drawings created by local Ruskin artist, Everett Michaels (1925 - 2019). more
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