George Fulmer photographic collection, bulk 1950-1955
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains photographs taken by George Fulmer of Clearwater, Florida and the surrounding areas in the mid-twentieth century. It includes 236 silver gelatin prints and 279 negatives. The photographs primarily document the postwar growth of the area through photos of hotels, apartments, local businesses, and community events.
- Extent:
- 0.54 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes 1 postcard box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection is constituted entirely of photographs. It includes 236 silver gelatin prints and 279 negatives documenting Clearwater and the surrounding areas in the 1950s. Primarily represented is the "Sunbelt expansion" which saw immense population and economic growth in postwar Pinellas County. This growth is seen in the representations of new hotels, houses, apartments, businesses, local events, and advertisements. The collection also includes photographs of segregated Black spaces, including a children's library program and the planning of a Black swimming pool.
- Biographical / historical:
George L. Fulmer, Sr. was born in 1921 and died in 2016. He worked as a Pacific aerial photographer for the U.S. Navy during World War II and later opened Fulmer Photo Service in Clearwater, Florida. His wife, Dolly, worked for the business with him until her passing in 2003.
Information taken from Legacy. "George FULMER Obituary (2016)- St. Petersburg, FL- Tampa Bay Times." Legacy.com, Legacy, 14 Sept. 2016, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tampabaytimes/name/george-fulmer-obituary?id=11668429. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.
- Acquisition information:
Purchase.
Max Rambod, Inc.
- Processing information:
Language of folder titles is taken directly from creator. Some terms used are outdated but have been left to preserve the historic context of materials and creator's designations.
- Arrangement:
Materials are arranged in series by subject according to lot numbers from documentation accompanying the acquisition and in folders chronologically based on the creator's designated numbers. The numbering system is taken from the creator's own designations on studio proof envelopes and lot numbers given by the seller.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Some negatives are in poor condition and may not be able to be handled safely.
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
