Bearss family papers, 1868-1945, Date acquired: 08/00/1999
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Bearss Family
- Bearss, Isaac Ward (1844-1932)
- Bearss, William Otterbein (1870-1962)
- Bearss, Amanda Jeffries (1833-1941)
- Extent:
- 0.83 Linear Feet
- 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Bearss Family papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Includes account books of William O. Bearss, tax assessments, abstract titles of land, Amanda Bearss' autobiography (manuscript, photocopy and typescript form), and assorted family papers documenting the family's citrus and other agricultural enterprises, land dealings and activities.
- Biographical / historical:
In 1894 Reverend Isaac W. Bearss brought his family, friends, and several fellow church members from Missouri to the Carrollwood/Lake Magdelene area of Hillsborough County where he established Florida's first United Brethren Church (later, the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church). The Bearss family played a significant social and economic role in the northern part of Hillsborough County. Bearss Avenue and Lake Magdalene were named in honor of the family.
- Acquisition information:
Paul and Mary Bearss
Donation.
- Arrangement:
Alphabetical.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Fragile materials served by appointment. Gloves required.
- Terms of access:
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.
- Preferred citation:
Bearss Family papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
