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Florence I. Fritz papers, 1926-1969, Date acquired: 03/00/1970

 

Summary

Creator:
Fritz, Florence I. (Florence Irene) (1901-1960)
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet
5 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Florence I. Fritz papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection primarily consists of correspondence between Fritz and her family, friends, and associates during her career as a realtor in southwest Florida and as owner and editor of the travel brochure, Hello Stranger! The collection also includes assorted papers of the Florida State Welfare Board and the Southwest Florida Historical Society, photographs, subscription cards for Hello Stranger!, and articles written by Fritz.

Biographical / historical:

Florence Irene Fritz, born in 1901, was an author, publisher, and Florida historian. Her articles and books covered the Everglades, the Seminole Indians, early Florida pioneers, and other aspects of southwest Florida history. For over eighteen years she produced a tourist brochure, Hello Stranger! which she distributed throughout the United States. In addition to her many publications, Fritz worked as a caseworker among homesteaders and the Seminole Indians, as a realtor in southwest Florida, and as the first woman mayor of Fort Myers. She participated in many organizations, including the Florida Historical Society, the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Red Cross, and the Junior Red Cross. Florence I. Fritz died on May 17, 1969.

Fritz, Florence. Bamboo and Sailing Ships: The Story of Thomas Alva Edison and Fort Myers, Fla. [Ft. Myers, Fla.] 1949.

Fritz, Florence. Hello Stranger!: a pocket-sized guide to happier days in Southwest Florida. Ft. Myers, Fla.: Hello Stranger Pub. House, 1944-1961.

Fritz, Florence. Try Florida Ways for Happier Days. [Ft. Myers, Fla.] 1952.

Fritz, Florence. Unknown Florida. Coral Gables, Fla.: University of Miami Press, 1963.

Note written by unknown

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the University of South Florida Tampa Library in 1970.
Arrangement:

Primarily by subject; chronologically within subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None.  The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

Florence I. Fritz papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA