Clyde Brown Collection, Circa 1915-1949
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Photograph Binder Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Clyde Brown Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Clyde Brown Collection contains 55 photographs of Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, and Hollywood, Florida from 1915 to the 1940s.
- Biographical / historical:
On the night of September 17, 1926, a hurricane hit the South Florida area known as the "Big Blow". Many homes and businesses along Las Olas Boulevard were damaged. The hurricane was a Category 4 storm that still ranks among 20th-century U.S. hurricanes as the 12th strongest and 12th deadliest. According to the Red Cross, the 1926 "Big Blow" resulted in 372 deaths, over 6,000 injuries, and damages estimated at $105 million dollars.
There is no existing information about Mrs. Clyde Brown or the Clyde Brown family. This note may be updated as information is discovered.
- Processing information:
The Clyde Brown Collection received file level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
Inscriptions on back of photographs contain original notes from Brown family and additional notes provided later by the Broward County Historical Commission for contextual information. Notes were transcribed by the archivist for researcher. Archivist provided titles derived from transcription information for each photograph.
- Arrangement:
The Clyde Brown Collection is organized into four series: Series I. Group Photographs, Series II. Fort Lauderdale, Series III. Buildings, and Series IV. 1926 Hurricane.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Clyde Brown Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Clyde Brown 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
