Operational Records, 1972-1974

Containers:

Hanging File, Folder 2

Abstract:

Contains menus, brochures, fliers, surveys, clippings, and correspondence regarding the Mushroom Coffeehouse and its incarnation as the Potpourri Coffeehouse. This popular gathering place also attracted students from USF Tampa, Eckerd College, and St. Petersburg Junior College. The coffeehouse closed for awhile, but re-opened after a November 1973 student survey showed strong support for weekend gatherings. At a time when St. Petersburg's downtown fell asleep after sundown, the Mushroom Coffeehouse occasionally stayed open until 2:00 a.m on Friday and Saturday nights. J. M. "Sudsy" Tschiderer's elaborate drawings often appeared on promotional materials for the Mushroom. As manager of the coffeehouse, Ron Sicotte spent much of his time in 1972 trying to get the Oracle, USF's Tampa-based student newspaper, and WUSF radio to promote events on the St. Petersburg campus.

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