Park rangers and others as they watch a ranger explain something about a fire hose on a truck, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of park rangers and others as they watch a ranger explain something about a fire hose on a truck; many other fire trucks in background.
Man at podium speaking with two men on couch and one in chair, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of man at podium: 2 men seated on a couch and one man in chair; "Ernst Christensen w/crew cut & bowtie." L-R Ernst Christensen, chief naturalist; Roger Allin, Supt. ENP".
Children looking at mural, Main Visitor Center, circa 1966
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of children looking at mural; "New mural located at Headquarters' Visitor Center is explained by artist Bernard P. Thomas to group of school children".The mural was painted by acclaimed muralist Bernard P. Thomas (1918-1994) from Sheridan, Wyoming.
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."
Distant view of shack at tip of island
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of shack at tip of island; "Sandy Key; Traveling S. on W. side of the key a group of fishing shacks are seen the shacks were occupied with complete families (of women, children and dogs)". Polyester Copy Negative .
Eight men in long boat with guns, circa 1900
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of eight men in long boat, most with rifles, one standing with pistol, one man in bow has fishing rod; Early 1900's Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Fishing; Hunting. neg =1/print =1. NOTE: COPY NEGATIVE -Location of Original Negative Unknown as of Oct. 2006.
Man in army uniform with woman
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of a man in army uniform and woman in dress standing in front of semi-permanent tents; circa 1930's; "Our wedding picture; Lt. and Mrs C. W. Wetzel"; "Seeing as how you sent one to us, here is one for you".
Two people in boat on waterway between mangroves, Key Largo, April 3 1937
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Distant view of 2 persons in boat on waterway between mangroves. Hand-written note reads: "Fishing near Key Largo, Florida. Everglades Propsed National Park." Tree growth on margin red mangrove (rhizaphra mangle)". BP Note reads: "Hundreds of miles of similar tidal waterways create a veritable nature Venice within the confines of the proposed Everglades National project, fascinating with their ever changing scenes as the boat cruises along and any one of a dozen types of gamey fish may jump into the air as it strikes the troll line, trailing behind the boat. the waters, both salt and fresh, of the authorized park area are a fisherman's pradise."
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".
Senator Holland talking on telephone while ranger Robert E. Cook lookjs on, Flamingo, December 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up of man (Sen. Holland?) talking on "100,000 telephone of the inter-county telephone system, first call made by Sen. Holland"; Ranger Robert E. Cook looks on; 00 Dec 1965 Locality: Flamingo Photo Source: Keywords: Dignitaries; Park Employees.
Close-up of Anhinga swallowing fish
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close-up of Anhinga swallowing fish; "Anghina 3. However in most cases, with slight shakes of the head, the Anhinga deftly flips the fish loose and snatches it head downwards-always. If she tried swallowing the bream tail first, the sharp fin rays and scales would catch in her throat."
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."
Men and women in front of plaque and dedication of Plaza Ferdinand VII, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Formal photo of group of men and women in front of plaque and dedication of Plaza Ferdinand VII; circa 1960's Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Dignitaries; Visitors. NOTE: During the 2006 inventory of prints, a total of 3 prints were found by volunteer Jean Schardt. - J. Stringfellow, Muse. Tech. 11/2006.
Turner River with Spanish Moss on trees and wading birds, Turner River, May 11 1939
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
Close up view of Turner River with Spanish Moss on trees and wading birds; 11 May 1939; "View looking South from bridge over Turner River on Tamiami Trail" Location: Turner River. Additional caption reads: THE TURNER RIVER, FLOWING THROUGH A TROPIC, JUNGLE FAIRYLAND." Additional date 2-9-44.
Main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965
Everglades National Park; National Park Service
View of main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors; "The Visitor Center is an orientation point designed to help people understand what they are about to see on their visit to the park.A seven minute program in an auditorium utilizing color slides is available. An attendant is also present to give additional information."
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