Notes and transcripts relating to the King survey and Hamilton Disston's drainage and sugar plantation projects(Funding) Electronic format produced as part of Reclaiming the Everglades, a collaborative project of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, funded by the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Program.; (Biographical) Lost in the Everglades describes a 1917 expedition to the Jaudon property (Hopkins Tract), led by surveyor J. W. King. The other documents relate to Hamilton Disston, who attempted to drain the north Everglades, 1881-1896.
Papers on the history of Tamiami Trail construction(Funding) Electronic format produced as part of Reclaiming the Everglades, a collaborative project of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, funded by the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Program.
USGS Tower on Mount GuyotGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal Captions: In mapping the mountains, the USGS built towers on tops of various peaks. An automobile battery was used to light a light on the towers at night. USGS surveyors at the Andrew Johnson Hotel in Knoxville would take readings on the lights. USGS Tower on Mt. Guyot; III-S-16970, History - Historic Sites .In mapping the mountains, the USGS built towers on tops of various peaks. An automobile battery was used to light a light on the towers at night. USGS surveyors at the Andrew Johnson Hotel in Knoxville would take readings on the lights.USGS Tower on Mt. Guyot, III-S-16970, History - Historic Sites
On horseback, Supt. J. Ross Eakin, Arthur P. Miller, USPHS, Oliver S. Taylor, Chief Engineer, preliminary survey, 1931Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal Captions: On horseback; Supt. J. Ross Eakin; Arthur P. Miller; USPHS; Oliver S. Taylor, Chief Engineer. Preliminary Survey; IV-P-16419, Miscellaneous - Personnel.On horseback; Supt. J. Ross Eakin; Arthur P. Miller; USPHS; Oliver S. Taylor, Chief Engineer.Preliminary Survey, IV-P-16419, Miscellaneous - Personnel
1931
Preliminary survey of Park boundaries, 1931Great Smoky Mountains National ParkOriginal Captions: Preliminary survey of Park boundaries: Oliver C. Taylor, Chief Engineer; Charles E. Peterson, Landscape Architect; Arthur P. Miller, Public Health Officer; and J. Ross Eakin, Supt. Preliminary Survey; IV-P-16418, Miscellaneous - Personnel.Preliminary survey of Park boundaries: Oliver C. Taylor, Chief Engineer; Charles E. Peterson, Landscape Architect; Arthur P. Miller, Public Health Officer; and J. Ross Eakin, Supt.Preliminary Survey, IV-P-16418, Miscellaneous - Personnel
1931
Papers relating to Seminole Indians(Funding) Electronic format produced as part of Reclaiming the Everglades, a collaborative project of the University of Miami, Florida International University, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, funded by the Library of Congress/Ameritech National Digital Library Program.