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Apalachicola Tent and Awning Company Records, 1941 - 2009, Date acquired: 03/18/2009, bulk 1941 - 1942 1 boxes

J. H. Hodges, Sr.

This collection consists of the business records from the Apalachicola Tent and Awning Company once located in Apalachicola, Florida. The company manufactured pyramidal tents under contract from the United States Army from early 1941 to at least October 1942. The records are unclear as to when the company ceased operations.

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"A Papaya Plantation in Florida", bulk 1940-1960

Linen postcard showing rows of papaya trees and vines. One of the rows leads to pond. The inscription on the back of the postcard reads: The Papaya, grown only in the most tropical countries is valued for its medicinal qualities as well as its flavor. The seeds are edible and a delicious drink is made from the juice of the fruit.

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Apopka, 1790-2010, Undated

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Apopka and Ocoee, 1790-2009, Undated

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Apopka Documents, 1892-1950, Undated

Contains material related to George Oden who owned four businesses and five parcels of land in Apopka, on which he maintained citrus groves. Mr. Oden was also a recipient of the City of Apopka's 50 years in business award. Michael Gladden, executor of the Oden estates, is a prominent figure on these documents as well, especially the legal documents after Oden's death in 1939. In 1933 George Oden donated the land for Pleasant View Baptist church, the church still sits on that land. Many of the documents in this portion of the collection are property deeds, receipts, tax documents and other legal materials relating to these groves. Also significant is a collection of documents from Ella Wall, an Apopka resident who was the inspiration for a character in Zora Neale Hurston's Mules and Men. Ella Wall was born 1874 in Washington County, Pennsylvania and died in 1938 in Apopka, Florida. She came to Apopka as a widow and became a property owner and in four years she owned 4 parcels of land. As an entrepreneur and businesswoman, Mrs. Wall ran an Orange Grove and built small wooden structures that she rented to migrant workers. Mrs. Wall was a close friend and confidant of Michael Gladden, Jr. until her death.

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A.P. "Pat" Bolton Collection, 1936-1972 5 Linear Feet

Macasphalt

This collection spans the date range from 1936 – 1972. However, there are a few personal documents dating to 1854 and 1905. The primary scope of the collection pertains to Bolton's work in World War II and his work with the Daytona Speedway. There are a few ancillary projects in addition to these. There is little information about specific jobs between Bolton's work in WWII and his work on the Daytona Speedway. There is also very little information about specific jobs after the Daytona Speedway project ending in 1959. The lack of information on specific jobs after Bolton's work on the Daytona Speedway may be attributed to Bolton's efforts to divide the company up between his son-in-laws and his friends. There are extensive financial records of Macasphalt and some of the smaller companies The collection is located in shelving unit 10 and contains 15 file boxes, 1 large box and 1 flat file. Physical Description: 15 file boxes, 1 large box and 1 flat file

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