Robert Drake Collection, Circa 1926-1960
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Hollinger Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Robert Drake Hollywood Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Robert Drake Collection contains photographs, ephemera, maps, correspondence, and stock certificates documenting the professional career of Joseph W. Young, Jr. and Hollywood, Florida.
- Biographical / historical:
Joseph W. Young Jr. was a real estate developer born in 1882. In 1925, Hollywood, Florida was incorporated as a city, and Young was elected its first mayor. However, Young resigned from the position to develop Port Everglades. Before becoming Mayor of Hollywood, Florida, Young developed the city by creating resort hotels, a country club, office buildings, a railroad station and school. He died on February 27, 1934 in his home at 1055 Hollywood Boulevard.
- Processing information:
The Robert Drake Collection received file level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Arrangement:
The Robert Drake Collection is organized into three series: Series I. Printed Materials, Series II. Correspondence, and Series III. Photographs.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Robert Drake Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Robert Drake Hollywood Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
