Billy Dean scrapbook, bulk 1930s
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Dean, Billy
- Runyon, Jen
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of a single scrapbook that includes newspaper clipping about Florida and world affairs in the mid-1930s.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet Single scrapbook
- 1 folders
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
"Billy Dean" Scrapbook, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Collection is a single scrapbook (0.1 linear ft). The content is a compilation of newspaper clippings in the mid‐1930s with a focus on stories related to St. Petersburg or Florida and the remainder covering events as broad as English royalty to the Second Italo‐Ethiopian War (1935‐1936).
- Biographical / historical:
The compiler of the materials in this scrapbook is unknown, though the name "Billy Dean" appears on this document. It is uncertain as to whether this was an actual proper name, or whether it was a nickname or pseudonym.
- Acquisition information:
- Jen Runyon, formerly a student at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, donated this scrapbook and another one that captures the activities for Emil August Nordstrom, a former city engineer, in spring 2013 after acquiring them from a source in the community.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Italo-Ethiopian War, 1935-1936
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) - Names:
- Runyon, Jen
- Places:
- St. Petersburg (Fla.)
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:
"Billy Dean" Scrapbook, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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140 7th Avenue SouthSt. PetersburgFL33701USA
