Wehman collection of Florida Spanish-American War photographs, 1898, Date acquired: 10/03/1994
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Wehman Family
- Extent:
- 0.21 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Wehman Collection of Florida Spanish American War Photographs, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection consists of 27 photographs of Tampa during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The images depict military camp life of officers stationed in Tampa during the Spanish American War, as well as the inner workings of the Port of Tampa during the period. Identified regiments include: 4th Cavalry, 69th New York, 71st New York, and 32nd. Unidentified troops, cavalry, medical officers, bugle players, officers, and Red Cross officials are represented in the photographs. Also pictured are ships, weaponry, and military drills.
- Acquisition information:
Joyce E. Wehman
Purchase
- Arrangement:
Items in the collection are arranged numerically at the item level.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Preferred citation:
Wehman Collection of Florida Spanish American War Photographs, 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
