Bobby G. Glenn Collection, Circa 1970-2023
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 4 Hollinger Boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Bobby G. Glenn Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection is comprised of Bobby G. Glenn's correspondence, awards and honors, newspaper clippings, Lieutenant uniform and hat, funeral program, and one photograph. Glenn served as Fort Lauderdale's first Black firefighter.
- Biographical / historical:
Lieutenant Robert "Bobby" G. Glenn was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on December 29, 1941 to parents Stutson and Rosie Lee Glenn. He graduated from Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida and attended Fort Valley State College in Georgia. He ran track in college and came in second place to Olympian Bob Hayes in the 100 and 200-yard race. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Fort Lauderdale University.
Bobby began his professional career as a Meter Reader for the City of Fort Lauderdale. On September 20, 1970, he became the first Black firefighter for the City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. He was promoted to Driver Engineer and then later Lieutenant. He retired from the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department in 1992 and rejoined the workforce in 1993 as a Fire Inspector with the City of Tamarac. In 1994, Bobby worked as the Loss Prevention Coordinator for Broward County Public Schools. He held this position for 25 years and retired in June 2019. Throughout his life, Bobby Glenn served his community and coached girls' basketball teams, particularly in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) from 1972 to 1996 and at Broward College Central Campus in 1979. He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, and the Liberal Black Firefighters Association. Bobby was an active member of the Zeta Chi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity since 1961.
Bobby married Iola Daniels on August 16, 1964 in Ormond Beach, Florida. They had three children: Stephna, Jeffrey, and Marquita. He died on November 19, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Processing information:
This collection received file level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into four series: Series I. Correspondence, Series II. Awards and Honors, Series III. Personal Papers, and Series IV. Objects.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Bobby G. Glenn Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Bobby G. Glenn Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
