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Peter Belmont Preserve the 'Burg Collection, bulk 1980-2020

 

Summary

Creator:
Belmont, Peter Branum
Preserve the 'Burg
Abstract:
This collection contains materials produced by Peter Belmont during his career as a lawyer and his activities as a historic preservation and environmental activist.
Extent:
29 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Peter Belmont Preserve the 'Burg Collection, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The Peter Belmont Preserve the 'Burg Collection documents Peter Belmont's historic preservation activities in St. Petersburg, FL, between 1980 to 2020. The collection consists of materials related to Preserve the 'Burg's activities and governance, historic preservation activities (including legal proceedings and other documentation) for historic districts and individual properties, clippings, ephemera, photos, media, and blueprints. The collection also contains documents related to other St. Petersburg historic preservation organizations and publications related to historic preservation in St. Petersburg and Florida.

Biographical / historical:

Peter Branum Belmont was born on May 4, 1957 in Ridgewood, NJ. Peter's childhood was greatly influenced by the outdoors, and his family ties to St. Petersburg led him to dedicate his life and career to environmental activism in Florida. He attended Florida Presbyterian College (and graduated from the newly renamed Eckerd College) with a bachelor's degree in political science and attended Stetson Law and Florida State University College of Law. Peter completed an internship with the Public Defender's office in Bradenton, FL, leading to a permanent position as a trial lawyer for the Manatee County Public Defender's Office. Throughout his time as a trial lawyer, Peter remained involved in environmental and historic preservation efforts locally and in Florida. Peter helped form historic preservation organizations in St. Petersburg including Booker Creek Preservation, Save Our St. Petersburg (SOS), and St. Petersburg Preservation, Inc. (SPP), now known as Preserve the 'Burg (PTB). His activism since the 1970s has contributed to the preservation of many historic sites in St. Petersburg and the designation of historic districts throughout the city and beyond.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The materials in Box 1, Folders 2 and 15 are restricted from general use in accordance with the deed of gift. Contact the Curator of University Archives to request more information.

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:

Peter Belmont Preserve the 'Burg Collection, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Location of this collection:
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
USA