Visitors standing on elevated trail and looking into water, Anhinga Trail, April 13 1977
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of visitors standing on elevated trail and looking into surrounding water; "Anhinga Trail - back pond - East loop of trail". Polyester Copy Negative.
Mangrove Tunnels at West Lake
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Photographic Record Card: "Mangrove Tunnels at West Lake." View of Tunnel made by mangroves with a close up of a what seems to be a park employee riding a boat. Locality: West Lake.
Dead trees along shoreline, circa 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of dead trees along shoreline, and hammocks in background; "Prints made from dupe slides used in Florida Naturalist Aug 1966, in article on 50th Anniversary of NPS". Polyester Copy Negative.
Wood Ibis, Anhinga Trail, March 1950
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
KP Note reads: "Wood Ibis at Anhinga Trail." Distant view of a group of birds standing in water near trees, grass and bushes in foreground. 1 KP = Contact Print; 1 BP=Black & White print.
Great Blue Heron in water, Seven Mile Tower, February 1968
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of Great Blue Heron in water, bird is reflected in water, the background is grasses; "G.B. Heron at seven mile tower"; "copy inter-negative made from slide".
Dead trees along shoreline, circa 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of dead trees along shoreline, and hammock in background; "Prints made from dupe slides used in FLORIDA NATURALIST, Aug. 1966 in article on 50th Anniversary of NPS". Polyester Copy Negative.
Three men observing details of mural, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of three men observing details of mural; mural painted by muralist Bernard P. Thomas (1918-1994) from Sheridan, Wyoming; "Dedication of mural at visitor center; Christensen; Thomas and Allin".
People posing around reception table, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of people posed for photograph around reception table; mural painted by muralist Bernard P. Thomas (1918-1994) from Sheridan Wyoming; "Supt. Allin, 3rd from left; Dedication of mural in Visitor Center".
Soldiers holding flag in front of large audience, Main Visitor Center, December 9 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up side view of soldiers holding flag in front of people on platform and large audience outside of visitor center; "Opening exercises at dedication ceremony for new building".
Royal palms rising over trees
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of royal palms rising over other trees, wildflowers and grasses in foreground; "Native Royal Palms in Royal Palm State Park, Fla. These palms are native to South Florida only. The botanical name is roystonea floridana".
Man and woman sitting in front of a tent, Flamingo, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of a man and woman sitting in front of a tent, the woman is reading and the man is holding a fishing rod, another tent is in background; "Flamingo Campsite".
Firemen demonstrating functions of truck to people in bleachers, October 8 1964
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of firemen demonstrating functions of truck to people in bleachers; Fire Rescue Demonstration; "Salvage 1, fully equipped salvage unit carrying salvage covers, smoke ejectors, lights, generator, and water pick-up equipment." Photo Source: Metro Dade Public Safety Division
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.
Building on stilts on beach, October 1961
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of building on stilts on beach, two men on balcony, cars in background; "Rear view of one of three identical employee residences constructed in Everglades, Florida. Houses on wood piles with floors above high water level for hurricane protection."
Automobile on flooded road
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Note reads: SHARK VALLEY LOOP ROAD - Is in very poor condition due to high water levels which flood the area during the summer months. These holes and other washed-out areas along the road are presently causing an unusually rough ride for visitors on the Shark Valley Tram. Additionally funds are needed to adequately surface this road to reduce the excessively [high] maintenance cost, and to meet standards for an enjoyable interpretive tour along this road." PICTURE 4: The 14 mile loop road leading to the observation and fire tower is flooded during summer rainy season.
Black bear with it's head in the front window of a car, Mahogany Hammock, June 11 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of black bear with it's head in the front window of a car; "On main road between Mahogany Hammock and Pa-Hay-Okee overlook; by Dr. Richard Doepker".
Aerial view of Shark River
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Aerial of Shark River. Caption reads: "ROOTS OF LIFE. Like roots of great tree, the Shark River in the Everglades reaches into the marshes for life giving water. Draught and reclamation projects to the north tend to upset this delicate natural habitat for world famous wildlife in Everglades National Park."
Visitors walking around far side of lake, Royal Palm Visitor Center, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of visitors walking around far side of lake in front of the Royal Palm Visitor Center; "The Royal Palm V.C. provides a place where visitors can observe wildlife in its natural environment". Polyester Copy Negative.
Park employees and visitors posing in front of Everglades National Park sign, circa 1970
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up, frontal view of park employees and visitors posing for photograph in front of ENP sign and two trailers; "Kneeling in front row; 1-J. Raferty, 2-, 3-Pat Miller, back row (no glasses) Dick Stokes".
Men and women in civilian clothes wet to knees posing after swamp trip, circa 1972
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Group photo of men and women in civilian clothes wet to knees; 1972-73 season; "Just back from swamp tramp". On back of photo, caption reads: "Kneeling: Nancy Shives, T. Seidenkranz, [Unknown], S. Dayhoff, 04. Left to Right: [Unknown], Bob Kramer, [Unknown], Mary Ann Ogden, Steve Sandell, [Unknown], Jim Shives, Bruce McHenryn (a.C.N.) Dick Rasp, [Unknown, Unknown,] Cynthia McHugh, P.Elliott, [Unknown, Unknown, Unknown], Art Cloutier." Additional handwritten note reads: "Just back from a swamp trip."
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