Rattlesnake at edge of grassy area
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of rattlesnake at edge of grassy area; snake partially crossed over self.
Close up view of sinkhole
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of sinkhole and tape measure.
Man putting tag on alligator
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of man putting tag on alligator.
Two men stretching rattlesnake skin
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two men holding rattlesnake skin stretched between them.
Aerial of waterways through grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of tree lined waterways in sawgrass.
Man surrounded by hammock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of a man surrounded by trees (Hammock); "Hammock". Kodak Safety Film. Polyester copy negative.
Small boat being launched, Flamingo
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of small boat (the Danny Boy) being launched; three other boats in background; "Public Launching Ramp-175' wide No charge to Public; Concession operated Marina in background".
Three fire vehicles and fire personnel in field, December 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of three fire vehicles and fire personnel in field
Side view of houses on stilts
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Side view of house on stilts built over the water; water tower next to house; homes in background; Houseboat structure in foreground; "Mitchel's House".
Marina, circa 1955
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of Marina, building on shore, garage with cars in background, banks protected with sandbags.
Aerial view of prairie and hammocks
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of sawgrass prairie and hammocks.
Aerial view of everglades jetport
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant, side, aerial view of Everglades Jetport. Kodachrome Transparency Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: Jetport.
Two park employees setting up camera
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Two park employees setting up camera
Tops of Paurotis palm trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of tops of palm trees; "Paurotis Palms".
Three views of pond behind visitor center
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Portion of contact sheet with views of edges of pond behind Royal Palm Visitor Center showing high water. Three negatives connected.
Two views of fish near shoreline
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of shoreline with fish swimming near shore; "Fish swimming (look for nest on bank)".
Two alligators lying on the bank
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
"Alligators basking in the sun". Polyester Copy Negative.
Ducks and wading birds by tree lined shore
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Out of focus, distant view of ducks and wading birds by tree lined shore; "mixed flock".
Aerial of West Lake trail and dock
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of West Lake with Trail and docks.
Head and back of alligator above water, Anhinga Trail, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of head and back of alligator above water; "Alligator in water at Anhinga Trail".
Park ranger addressing large group
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park ranger speaking to large group seated on porch of Visitor Center at Royal Palm; "Naturalist tells visitors of park values".
Woman wrapped in sheet with flowers in hair and snake skin around neck, circa 1955
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of woman wrapped in sheet with flowers in hair and snake skin? around neck. She holds a tree branch with one hand; circa 1950's Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Visitors ?.
Tour boat silhouetted by the sunset in background, Flamingo, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant side view of tour boat silhouetted by the sunset in background.
Stand of young mangroves
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
"Beginning of Mangroves" photograph on display.
Table with chairs, and television inside building, Flamingo, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of table, chairs and television inside building, next to a large picture window; "Photos of Flamingo Concession".
Palmetto and ground vegetation, circa 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of palmetto and ground vegetation, and pine trees in background.
Visitor and park ranger at visitor center, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of visitor center with visitors and park ranger in foreground.
Tower and walkway, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Side view of tower, walkway, and visitor center with fence posts and road in foreground and trees in background; "Everg. Nat. Hist. Shark V. Scenes".
Shark Valley Tower with walkway, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of the Shark Valley Tower with walkway in foreground and hammock in background.
Visitor center with visitors entering and exiting building, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of front of visitor center with visitors entering and exiting building, flag on left proper.
Dead cypress tree limbs sticking out of water, Anhinga Trail, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of dead cypress tree limbs sticking out of water.
Close-up of staghorn coral, small fish, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, underwater view of small fish swimming in front of coral; circa 1950-70's; "Underwater scenes at Ft. Jeff., n.d., by M. W. Williams" Locality: Fort Jefferson Photo Source: Keywords: Marine; Wildlife.
Entrance to trailer home, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of entrance to trailer home with screen door open in foreground.
Two men in boat among mangroves
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of two men in boat in mangroves.
Family looking at "Jungle Hammock" exhibit, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of family looking at "Jungle Hammock" exhibit at Main Visitor Center; desk with ranger and other visitors in background.
Three palm trees and smaller bushes on lawn, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of three palm trees and small bushes in background.
Tower and walkway, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant side view of tower and walkway with slough and trees in foreground.
Man walking on sidewalk in front of hotel, Flamingo, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up frontal view of man walking on sidewalk, and hotel in background.
Alligator's head above water, Royal Palm, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of alligator's head above water, reeds and cattails in foreground.
Fish on cleaning table and men with knives cleaning fish, Flamingo, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of fish on cleaning table and men with knives cleaning fish; "A typical days catch on one of the fishing tables"; also a longer caption about the joys of fishing at Flamingo.
Flock of birds flying over sawgrass and hammocks, Shark Valley, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of flock of birds flying over sawgrass and hammocks with sawgrass in foreground.
Building surrounded by pine trees, Pine Island, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of employee housing surrounded by pine trees with car, driveway, pine trees and road in foreground.
One coconut palm tree, circa 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of one coconut palm tree next to a picnic table.
Small group outside buildings
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of four people near 3 small buildings; "Everglades. These are buildings on the Wikinson property, they can be moved for temporary Royal Palm Ranger Station".
Visitor and park ranger on Shark Valley tower
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of visitor and park employee looking over railing of Shark Valley tower.
Aerial view of area cleared for jetport
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of area cleared for Jetport and surrounding grasslands; Locality: Big Cypress.
Protective clothing, fire safety
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man in fire fighting gear with second man in ordinary clothes beside him; "Protective clothing including smoke mask".
Mangrove islands surrounded by water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of mangrove islands surrounded by water, land on horizon; " A part of the Florida Keys above Key Largo, east of the causeway showing a dwarf form of red mangrove (rhizophara mangle)".
Spanish moss on cypress with water surrounding, Tamiami Trail, April 4 1937
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of Spanish moss on cypress-water on left proper of picture and in foreground; "A lagoon along Tamiami Trail"; three pictures are cropped differently, one has marks on front indicating a 5 X 7 " cropping. "Lagoon in the Everglades. Spanish Moss." #48; 04 Apr 1937. "Everglades. Lagoon in the Everglades-- Spanish Moss."
Palms with blackened trunks and dry grass, west of Krome Avenue, April 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
"Devastation of fire West of Krome Ave". View of palms with blackened trunks and dry grass.
Red dwarf mangroves dotting wetland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of red mangroves scattered through water with grasses between them, hammocks in background; "Mangrove Swamp and hammock near Flamingo Road; Red Mangrove, the tree that walks". INTER POSITIVE.
Four seated men on outdoor platform including President Truman, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of four seated men on outdoor platform including President Truman and a Five Star Admiral.
President Truman standing at podium, December 6 1947
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of President Truman standing at podium, rest of people on platform also standing, photographers in foreground. Polyester Copy Negative.
Dilapidated shack in grass
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of decrepit shack with man in front; 03 Aug 1948; "#8 Walter Hamilton cistern, Lostmans River".
Two rangers holding up deer hide, November 1948
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two rangers holding up deer hide, another hide hangs over tree in foreground; "Fresh deer hides found in isolated hammock by airboat patrol."
Coot Bay Ranger Station, aerial view, Coot Bay Ranger Station, 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Coot Bay Ranger Station from the West.
Turkey Vulture in flight, March 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
BP Note reads: "Turkey Vulture in Flight." Close up of against background of a cloudy sky; Corner missing, upper rt. proper of photograph.
Distant view of small shack in trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of small shack and boat in trees; " Picture taken on N. W. tip of the key at about the same point as # 32 but looking N. E. A fisherman's shack, drying nets and boat which can be seen." Locality: Buoy Key.
Aerial view of shoreline and water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of curving shoreline and water; "East Cape". Locality: East Cape.
Director Demaatay observing nature, Anhinga Trail, October 1951
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up side view of park employee observing nature from Anhinga Trail; "Director Demaatay at Anhinga Trail". Polyester copy negative.
Park service turning boat at dock, Flamingo, December 20 1957
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park service turning boat the "Wood Ibis" with folding chairs on deck and awning up at dock. A second boat is in front of boat.
Royal Palm Visitor Center, aerial view, Royal Palm, 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial view of Royal Palm, Visitor Center parking area and trails.
Park ranger talking to visitors, Flamingo marina, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park ranger talking to visitors with water and boats in background; "Candid shot of visitors and rangers at Flamingo marina".
Boats docked to piers, Flamingo, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of boats docked to piers, and building in background; "Boating Marina at Flamingo".
Park employee pointing out plant to visitors, June 1958
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park employee pointing out plant to visitors; "Naturalist guiding visitors on nature trail describing wonders".
Water gauge showing low water level
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of water gauge at 4:20; "Water table 11-24-59".
Coral reef display
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of a display sectioned off by a rope; Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve Dedication. Kodak Safety Film. Polyester Copy Negative.
Hurricane damage to building, 1960
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Color print. View of hurricane damage to building.
Building on stilts, Shark Valley, September 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of building on stilts with car parked under building. Polyester Copy Negative.
Soldiers carrying flag past audience, Main Visitor Center, December 9 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up frontal view of soldiers carrying flag past audience.
Exposed rocks along shoreline
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of shoreline and exposed rock showing lowered water level of waterway; "Drought, 7 mile tower road".
Driftwood branches in water
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of dead tree branches and trunks in water.
Man and woman in park uniforms with open box of baby sea turtles, 1963
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man and woman in park uniforms with open box of baby sea turtles; "Turtle Launching". Handwritten notation reads: E. Christensen, Gale Zimmer.
Sawgrass in shallow water, 1963
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of sawgrass in shallow water and small trees in foreground; sawgrass prairie and hammocks in background; "Wet season in the glades". Polyester Copy Negative.
Fire trucks and and cars pulling out of shopping center parking lot, October 8 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of fire trucks and cars pulling out of shopping center parking lot-convertible with "Mrs. Flame" is second.
Fire hydrant service truck, October 8 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of "fire hydrant service" truck, City of Miami; Fire/Rescue Demonstration; "Hydrant Maintenance Truck. Equipped with overhead crane of 8,000 lbs capacity, 30 foot extension and 350 foot radius. It normally is equipped with trailer compressor, jack hammers, and hand tools." Photo Source: Metro Dade Public Saftey Division
Hurricane damage to yard
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane damage to the house's yard.
Close-up view of road damaged
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of damaged roadway with man's hand and pen fro scale; "Surface failure 7 Mile Tower Road; Road was less than 3 months old when these pictures were taken."
Outside of ranger quarters
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of two water fountains, a garbage can and an wood paneled wall with opening; "Shark Valley tower entrance to comfort station, ranger quarters".
Gigantic fallen tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane Betsy damage to trail.
House with a car parked in garage, Flamingo, March 23 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of a house and car parked in garage; "Quarters #22-Flamingo, Campground Residence". Polyester Copy Negative.
Trail destroyed by fallen tree
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of hurricane damage to trail.
Two views of exposed rocks during drought
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Four views showing exposed rock and small pond of water amidst sawgrass.
Waterway with exposed plants and rocks
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of waterway with exposed aquatic plants and rocks on either side.
Cormorants head with beak open, Anhinga Trail, Royal Palm, May 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of cormorants head with beak open; "Cormorant-Anhinga Trail".
Men and women in both civilian clothes and park service uniforms, Headquarters, Parachute Key, December 1 1967
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Formal group photo taken near headquarters of men and women in both civilian clothes and park service uniforms; Notes on back list some names including Park Supt. Roger Allin.
Narrow gravel road through hammock, Royal Palms, Paradise Key, 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of narrow gravel road through hammock; "R.P. Paradise Key; M. Harriott".
Park ranger and five other individuals on stern of small boat, December 30 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of park ranger and five other individuals on stern of small boat called "Tortuga", one man is using a hand held movie camera; 30 Dec 1968.
Hammock toward grasslands, 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View from hammock toward grasslands.
Picnic area with trailer
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of picnic area with car and trailer in background, Palm Trees.
Pond with visitor center in background, Royal Palm Visitor Center, January 31 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of pond in foreground and Royal Palm Visitor Center in background; "Royal Palm V.C., f 11, 1/100, Pan X, ASA 64".
Person on airboat in slough, aerial view, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, aerial view of person seated on airboat in small waterway.
Person on airboat in small waterway, aerial view, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, aerial view of man seated on airboat in small waterway with hammock in background.
Person on airboat in slough, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of man seated on airboat in small waterway with mangroves in foreground and background.
Person on airboat in slough, December 1969
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, side view of man seated on airboat in small waterway with mangroves in foreground and background.
Man painting hammock and grassland
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man painting picture of hammock and grasslands; 25 Sep 1972. Caption reads: "Volunteer in the Parks Program - The Artist in the Park program is one of many made possible by the Volunteer in the Parks Program. Volunteers set up their easel along the Park Road and Interpretive Trails, painting scenery, answering questions, and overall, increasing the appreciation of the Park to the visitor. Twenty-seven volunteers are presently working on the park rolls." An additional caption reads: PICTURE 8: Volunteers in the Parks Program in Everglades National is quite successful. 'VIP' Leroy Ball paints a scene on the Anhinga Trail as visitors in back of him look on".
Environmental bus parked on gravel
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Note reads: "Shark Valley Environmental Education Program - The environmental van was painted by local high school art classes and is being used to transport supplies needed in the Glades program which involves busing inner-city children from Miami to the wilds of the Shark Valley. Additional equipment, such as the van, and increased staffing is necessary to adequately meet the needs of the present program and to increase the program to meet the demands of interested schools throughout Dade County. PICTURE 3: Dividers in Shark Valley parking lot extremely hazardous to a visitor who might step on one of the spikes and tires of visitors' cars. Dividers will not remain stationary in the loose gravel. A paved parking area could be striped eliminating the hazard. Van used by Park personnel."
Man in hardhat talking to a group of children seated on grass, March 1973
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man in hardhat talking to a group of children seated on grass, pickup truck in background; "Environmental Education".
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