Francis and Sam Bailey at Sanibel Historical Village and Museum in 1993, 1993

Scope and content:

Francis and Sam Bailey consider a question from the audience at the old Bailey's General Store at the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum in June 1993. The restored general store had just been dedicated at the museum. John, Francis, and Sam Bailey were born to Frank P. Bailey, also one of three sons--Frank, Harry and Ernest Bailey. The Baileys farmed on Sanibel, coming to the island in 1894, and established a packing company and general store in 1899. Francis returned to the island after school to take over running the Bailey's General Store from his father Frank, while Sam became Athletic Director at the University of Tampa and a part-time resident of Sanibel.

Subjects:

General stores

Places:

The Sanibel Lighthouse on Sanibel Island
Captiva Island (Fla.)

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