Old photo of people gathered in campsiteEverglades National Park; National Park Service"Everglades trip. 00 March 1892. This is a camp on the edge of the Everglades-near the Shackleford-The old Indian woman with the child is 'Nancy'-the youngest wife of Powell-otherwise known as 'Osceola' the Indian Chief of the Seminole War." Locality: Shackleford.
Aerial view of Shark RiverEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceAerial 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 islandEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant 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 1900Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceView 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 womanEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView 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".
Visitors boarding tramEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of visitors getting on tram pulled by truck. Caption reads on 2 of the 11. Photos: "Passengers board tram on S.V. Loop Road." An additional caption on a separate sheet reads: "Shark Valley Tram Loading for 1 1/2 hour trip." Appears on 9 of 11 photos.
Two people in boat on waterway between mangroves, Key Largo, April 3 1937Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant 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 1970Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant 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.
Dirt track running by royal palmEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of a Royal Palm, a dirt road runs from fore to background of the picture, another palm stands in the right rear; "Native Royal Palms in Royal Palm State Park, Fl. These palms are native to South Florida only".
Close-up of Anhinga swallowing fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose-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."
President Truman accepting a gift of a Seminole shirt at dedication ceremony, December 6 1947Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceTwo black and white photographs of President Truman accepting a gift of a Seminole shirt from the Seminole Tribe at the Everglades National Park dedication ceremony. Close up view of President Truman receiving Seminole shirt from Indian is NPS photo.
Men and women in civilian clothes wet to knees posing after swamp trip, circa 1972Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceGroup 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 1965Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceFormal 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 1939Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose 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.
Two men in costume next to a man and woman, fire truck in backgroundEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of line of fire trucks and cars. In front is a convertible with "Mary Brown H. A. F. B. Mrs. Flame" on banner on side-next to car are a man dressed as a fire dog, a lady, Smokey and the fire chief.
Main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceView 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."