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W. F. Miller papers, 1908-1917, Date acquired: 07/27/1992

 

Summary

Creator:
Miller, W. F.
Abstract:
A scrapbook containing news clippings and other miscellaneous materials relating to Valrico, Florida and agricultural activities in West Central Florida, 1908 - 1917.
Extent:
2.00 Linear Feet
1 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

W. F. Miller Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This scrapbook was kept by W.F. Miller, manager of the Exchange Supply Company and co-founder of the town of Valrico, Florida. It primarily contains newsclippings from the Tampa Daily Times, Tampa Tribune and newspapers in the Seffner- Plant City area. Additionally, it contains some clippings from Florida Grower and other publications of the period, along with a limited number of brochures, typescripts, letters and miscellaneous materials. The content relates primarily to Valrico, Florida and agricultural activites in West Central Florida.

Biographical / historical:

W. F. Miller was manager of Exchange Supply Company, which dealt in citrus and other agricultural supplies. W. F. Miller also served as President of the Valrico Improvement Association in 1913. Miller is also responsible for the building of the Valrico Civic Club, which today is known as The James McCabe Theatre.

"History of Valrico." 2013. Osprey Observer. Retrieved from: http://www.ospreyobserver

Acquisition information:

Anthony Pizzo

Donation.

Processing information:

processed

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type:

1. Scrapbook

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

W. F. Miller Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA