Collections

The collection Von D. Mizell Library Collection contains materials documenting the activities and history of the Von D. Mizell Library, one of the original branches in 1974 of the Broward County Library system, as well as the Fort Lauderdale city library system that preceeded it. The materials are comprised of photographs, photo slides, negatives, printed negatives, forms with monthly statistics, financial documents, social outreach documents, brochures for events, newspaper articles, and a printed history of the Mizell Library. It also includes a small part of the original book collection from the Von D. Mizell Library, as well as artwork that hung in the library building.

The Walter R. Clark collection contains correspondence, photographs, a scrapbook, and a framed collection of badges related to the professional and personal life of Walter Reed Clark, the Sheriff of Broward County from 1933 to 1950.

William Carrier served as an Assistant Turret Officer aboard the USS Nashville from 1944-46 in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During Carrier's time aboard the Nashville, General Douglas MacArthur was transported twice by the Nashville. At this time, Carrier was able to capture candid photographs of MacArthur. This collection contains those photographs as well as photographs of Pacific scenery and crew, along with handwritten notes by Carrier of battles in which the USS Nashville participated. A photograph book is also included that details the history, Combat, the Aleutians, Pacific coast and crew during the 1942-1945 cruise. Also included are two reunion books that contain the names, addresses, and status of those who served on the Nashville.

The William R. Auld papers include over 800 photographs taken by Major William R. Auld who served with the 31st Photo Reconnaissance Squadron of the Ninth Army Air Force following General George S. Patton throughout the United States, England, France, and Germany.  The William R. Auld papers also include various sketches done by one of his comrades, a promotion notice, and two poems.

Personal photographs of William Smith, including photos taken for a Photo Journalism class assignment.

The William Snyder Collection contains contains the poem "Lauderdale" by William Snyder and 7 newspaper clippings dating from 1918 to 1954. The collection also contains 12 photographs of Fort Lauderdale from the 1920s that include images of buildings, the New River waterfront withi logging boats, damage from the 1926 hurricane, the beach, and the Snyder family.

This collection relates to William V. Voss, Jr. who served with the U.S. Army, 11th Field Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II. This collection contains four copies of personal letters and two manuscripts, as well as letters and articles from a reunion magazine from Robert Dexheimer. In his manuscript on the "Return to Bataan," he recounts his experience and tells stories of men he knew and his interactions with local Filipinos. Included with the manuscript is a photograph of Voss. The letter from James L. Postma describes his time in the Philippines and experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and includes a photograph of him from 1945. There are three articles by men recounting their experiences in the Philippines. There is one copy of a photograph of the 21st Brigade at Schofield Barracks and copies of four images of Hawaii before World War II. There is also one article on the Korean War and two articles on incidents at Pearl Harbor after December 7, 1941.

Framed photograph of Woodlawn Cemetery by Lynden Bryan. 24 x 12 inches.

This collection pertains to Corporal Wrightson Ely Clinton Sr., who served in the 116th Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army National Guard's 31st Infantry Division. He served in the Netherland East Indies and the Philippines from 1944 to 1945 as a clerk of the Battery.