Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
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The New Order of Jesus (JPG Not Searchable)
Type: Text
Year: 1925, 1925
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Contributors: George McA. Miller, Ph.D, LL.B.
Publisher: Psychological Publishing Company
Description: This book is a compilation of research conducted by George Miller, founder or Ruskin Fl and Ruskin College. Ruskin, at times mislabeled as a socialist community, is better described as an "intentional community" where like minded people lived together for a common purpose: in this case a community bounded together for educational, intellectual and communitarian pursuits. Some of Dr.… more
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A P Dickman Housing Rezoning Request
Type: Still Image
Year: 1987, 1987
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Contributors: A. M. Miller
Description: This 1987 rezoning request of the A. P. Dickman house in Ruskin contains valuable information on the historical nature of the house and the A. P. Dickman family.
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Ruskin Commongood Credit Checks
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Credit Checks issued by the Ruskin Commongood Society and redeemable in land sales only. (Various denominations.) May have been issued at Commongood Store as "change" for purchases made. more
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RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1913 to 1928 Partial
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Minute notes from the Commongood Society's Executive Committee from 1913 to 1928. Not all notes are present, but presents a good source for determining issues that were discussed by the Executive Committee...the only governance to speak of within Ruskin. more
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Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Ledger of Ruskin Commongood Accounts 1925 to 1928. This ledger details payments made to Ruskin residents W. J. Walker, J.M. West, J.B. Chesney, Alven McHargue, D. W. Williford, J. McHargue, G. Washington Williams. Unfortunately, these were not detailed as to why, only what was paid. Likely the payments were for services rendered to the Society for items needing repair in town.
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Ruskin Commongood Minutes Nov 1909 to Nov 1910
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: While considerable portions of this Minute Book are difficult to read, it is a very important record of the first year for the Ruskin Commongood Society. Indexing did not produce usable results, so unfortunately a researcher will have to read through each page.
Ruskin Commongood Wages
Type: Still Image
Year: 1915, 1915
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Contributors: Willard D Miller Miller, Willard
Description: $1.76 in wages paid to Willard D Miller for work done on Bay Shore Road in 1915
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The New Order of Jesus (PDF - ORC Searchable)
Type: Text
Year: 1925, 1925
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Contributors: George McA. Miller, Ph.D, LL.B.
Publisher: Psychological Publishing Company
Description: This book is a compilation of research conducted by George Miller, founder or Ruskin Fl and Ruskin College. Ruskin, at times mislabeled as a socialist community, is better described as an "intentional community" where like minded people lived together for a common purpose: in this case a community bounded together for educational, intellectual and communitarian pursuits. Some of Dr.… more
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RCGS Executive Committee Minutes 1912 - 1913 PARTIAL
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Ruskin Commongood Society Executive Committee Minute Notes 1912- 1913 Partial.
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Partial List of Initial Inventory of Ruskin Library 1926
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Ruskin's first library was opened in 1926 in the home of Harriett Orcutt, our first librarian. This is a partial list of the initial holdings of the library. Note the high emphasis on history and the French language. Also there is an extensive list of classic literature. Missing, at least from this list, are two of Ms. Orcutt's own books: A Modern Love Story, and The Empire of the… more
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1910 Ruskin FL By-Laws
Type: Still Image
Year: 1910, 1910
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
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Socialist Party Account Book 1911-1916
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: There is an ongoing debate on whether or not Ruskin Florida was established as a Socialist experiment or not. This ledge demonstrates that many Ruskin residents were dues paying members of the Socialist Party in Florida. Yet, by itself, this book doesn't answer the question. There were many branches of the Socialist Party in America and George Miller, was likely of a more mild, reform… more
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1910 Map of Ruskin EXPANDED
Type: Still Image
Year: 1910, 1910
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Expanded version of 1910 Plat Map better showing streets names.
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1910 Plat Map for the Town of Ruskin
Type: Still Image
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: This 1910 Subdivision Plan was filed with Hillsborough County to intiate land sales in Ruskin. Note that the street names running east and west are named for well-known (by the standards of 1910) authors and philosophers. For reference. College Avenue is in its current location. 4th Street is today's US 41. Bellamy Avenue is today's Shell Point Road. more
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1928 Ruskin Telephone Corp Stock Certificate
Type: Still Image
Year: 1928, 1928
Member of: Ruskin - Primary Source Documents
Description: Ruskin created its own local stock company to bring telephone service to the community in 1912 Long distance service began the week of April 20, 1912 and the first long distance call was made to Bradenton. Local phones were being installed as quickly as possible. This company was publicly traded LOCALLY and this stock certificate is how those transactions were recorded.
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