5 10 43 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/b2c34ec8f2ac5becf6dc519a2c92bb95.jpg e1976f28b0a03602754b0be6b7253ad5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Murphy Collection Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military life Description An account of the resource This artificial collection held by the Historical Society of Martin County and includes photographs taken by Robert Maertz, who attended the school at the base, the 1943 yearbook, Camp Murphy newsletters, a color photocopy of Lillian Rudd Davisworth's scrapbook, and ephemera. Historical note: "In 1942 the federal government opened Camp Murphy. It was the home of the Southern Signal Corps School during World War II and served as a U.S. Army base for instruction in radar operation in the early course of the war. The post was named in honor of Colonel William Herbert Murphy, a pioneer in the development of radio beams and equipment for military aircraft. Camp Murphy consisted of 11,364 acres and accommodated 854 officers and 5,752 enlisted men. The camp had close to 1,000 buildings that included a bank, movie theater, church, and bowling alley. Camp Murphy was officially decommissioned in 1944 and used for migrant housing during the fall and winter of 1945. Buildings not already dismantled after the camp's deactivation were sold and carted away beginning in 1946. On June 9, 1947, the property was transferred from the U.S. Government to the State of Florida for a State Park. In 1950 Jonathan Dickinson State Park opened to the public." (Historical marker in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2015) "Camp Murphy was home to a secret radar training program established by the 801st Signal Training Regiment of the U.S. Army. The Army Signal Corps had been experimenting with radar since the 1930s at its school in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. With a war underway, however, the need for trained radar technicians was growing rapidly, so the Corps decided to open up a new location someplace with better year-round weather. The Martin County site the Corps selected was perfect for the task at hand. The camp was constructed on a tract of about 8,000 acres located between U.S. Highway 1 and the Florida East Coast Railway near Hobe Sound. The dense forest covering much of the land was ideal for concealing the operation. As new buildings were constructed, the builders painted them a dull green to help them blend in with their surroundings. Roads criss-crossed the property, but in a haphazard pattern rather than in a grid. No trees were cut unless it was absolutely necessary. The idea was to camoflage the installation as well as possible." (Florida Memory) During its operation, the Camp employed many civilians in various positions. A bus, the "Red Bus Line," operated between Stuart and the Camp. In 1943, the Army built a canteen, the Service Club, in Stuart (later used as Stuart Civic Center) and a USO Center in Hobe Sound. Local families from Hobe Sound reportedly loaned their homes to officers and their families. Other Camp Murphy material may be located in other collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1944 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2024-027-CM-002 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.02 Title A name given to the resource Soldier in Miami Street, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Miami Military uniforms Streets Hotels Maertz, Robert John, 1921-2015 Portraits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Robert J. Maertz photos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white print; 4x2.2 inches Description An account of the resource Young man in uniform in Miami Street in front of the Hotel Imperial. Handwritten on back: 'Miami Beach "Jay Walker" on Ocean Drive 8/8/43" Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>Copyright Undetermined</b> The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Florida-Miami Hotels Military uniforms Streets https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/80f07eb6e6edf0700fc453e89526538b.jpg 734997c245bc97906699938c9ab6747c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Murphy Collection Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military life Description An account of the resource This artificial collection held by the Historical Society of Martin County and includes photographs taken by Robert Maertz, who attended the school at the base, the 1943 yearbook, Camp Murphy newsletters, a color photocopy of Lillian Rudd Davisworth's scrapbook, and ephemera. Historical note: "In 1942 the federal government opened Camp Murphy. It was the home of the Southern Signal Corps School during World War II and served as a U.S. Army base for instruction in radar operation in the early course of the war. The post was named in honor of Colonel William Herbert Murphy, a pioneer in the development of radio beams and equipment for military aircraft. Camp Murphy consisted of 11,364 acres and accommodated 854 officers and 5,752 enlisted men. The camp had close to 1,000 buildings that included a bank, movie theater, church, and bowling alley. Camp Murphy was officially decommissioned in 1944 and used for migrant housing during the fall and winter of 1945. Buildings not already dismantled after the camp's deactivation were sold and carted away beginning in 1946. On June 9, 1947, the property was transferred from the U.S. Government to the State of Florida for a State Park. In 1950 Jonathan Dickinson State Park opened to the public." (Historical marker in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2015) "Camp Murphy was home to a secret radar training program established by the 801st Signal Training Regiment of the U.S. Army. The Army Signal Corps had been experimenting with radar since the 1930s at its school in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. With a war underway, however, the need for trained radar technicians was growing rapidly, so the Corps decided to open up a new location someplace with better year-round weather. The Martin County site the Corps selected was perfect for the task at hand. The camp was constructed on a tract of about 8,000 acres located between U.S. Highway 1 and the Florida East Coast Railway near Hobe Sound. The dense forest covering much of the land was ideal for concealing the operation. As new buildings were constructed, the builders painted them a dull green to help them blend in with their surroundings. Roads criss-crossed the property, but in a haphazard pattern rather than in a grid. No trees were cut unless it was absolutely necessary. The idea was to camoflage the installation as well as possible." (Florida Memory) During its operation, the Camp employed many civilians in various positions. A bus, the "Red Bus Line," operated between Stuart and the Camp. In 1943, the Army built a canteen, the Service Club, in Stuart (later used as Stuart Civic Center) and a USO Center in Hobe Sound. Local families from Hobe Sound reportedly loaned their homes to officers and their families. Other Camp Murphy material may be located in other collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1944 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2024-027-CM-001 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.01 Title A name given to the resource Robert Maertz, Sunday in the Army, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Camp Murphy (Fla.) Soldiers Maertz, Robert John, 1921-2015 Portraits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Robert J. Maertz photos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white print; 2.3x4 inches Description An account of the resource Young man, Robert J. Maertz, wearing dog tags, hand washing at sink. Handwritten on back: "Sunday in the army 8/8/43" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Robert John Maertz (1921-2015) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>Copyright Undetermined</b> The copyright and related rights status of this Item has been reviewed by the Martin County Library System, but we have been unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the Item. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For more information, visit <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/</a> Camp Murphy (Fla.) Soldiers https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/75321b70ff2390c1dd6707184670f739.pdf 2b2a1fd5b7d1d1db581a22f90a3a4ec6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Murphy Collection Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military life Description An account of the resource This artificial collection held by the Historical Society of Martin County and includes photographs taken by Robert Maertz, who attended the school at the base, the 1943 yearbook, Camp Murphy newsletters, a color photocopy of Lillian Rudd Davisworth's scrapbook, and ephemera. Historical note: "In 1942 the federal government opened Camp Murphy. It was the home of the Southern Signal Corps School during World War II and served as a U.S. Army base for instruction in radar operation in the early course of the war. The post was named in honor of Colonel William Herbert Murphy, a pioneer in the development of radio beams and equipment for military aircraft. Camp Murphy consisted of 11,364 acres and accommodated 854 officers and 5,752 enlisted men. The camp had close to 1,000 buildings that included a bank, movie theater, church, and bowling alley. Camp Murphy was officially decommissioned in 1944 and used for migrant housing during the fall and winter of 1945. Buildings not already dismantled after the camp's deactivation were sold and carted away beginning in 1946. On June 9, 1947, the property was transferred from the U.S. Government to the State of Florida for a State Park. In 1950 Jonathan Dickinson State Park opened to the public." (Historical marker in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2015) "Camp Murphy was home to a secret radar training program established by the 801st Signal Training Regiment of the U.S. Army. The Army Signal Corps had been experimenting with radar since the 1930s at its school in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. With a war underway, however, the need for trained radar technicians was growing rapidly, so the Corps decided to open up a new location someplace with better year-round weather. The Martin County site the Corps selected was perfect for the task at hand. The camp was constructed on a tract of about 8,000 acres located between U.S. Highway 1 and the Florida East Coast Railway near Hobe Sound. The dense forest covering much of the land was ideal for concealing the operation. As new buildings were constructed, the builders painted them a dull green to help them blend in with their surroundings. Roads criss-crossed the property, but in a haphazard pattern rather than in a grid. No trees were cut unless it was absolutely necessary. The idea was to camoflage the installation as well as possible." (Florida Memory) During its operation, the Camp employed many civilians in various positions. A bus, the "Red Bus Line," operated between Stuart and the Camp. In 1943, the Army built a canteen, the Service Club, in Stuart (later used as Stuart Civic Center) and a USO Center in Hobe Sound. Local families from Hobe Sound reportedly loaned their homes to officers and their families. Other Camp Murphy material may be located in other collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1944 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1940s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yearbook of Camp Murphy, the Southern Signal Corps School, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy (Fla.) Southern Signal Corps School (U.S.) Description An account of the resource Yearbook style publication of Camp Murphy, includes photos and biographical information on officers Colonels William H. Murphy, Hugh Mitchell, Lucien S. S. Berry, and James W. Green Jr.; a history of Camp Murphy; photos of staff, faculty, officers, and students; candid photos of buildings, activities, and the station hospital. "Published 1943 by and for the Officer and Enlisted Personnel of Southern Signal Corps School, Camp Murphy, Fla. Sale of this review is restricted to officers, enlisted personnel and their families. Gathering of material, taking of photographs and other details incidental to printing by Army and Navy Publishing Company, Inc., Army and Navy Publishing Company Building, Box 950, Baton Rouge, LA." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Southern Signal Corps School, Camp Murphy, Fla. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Stuart Heritage Museum Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Southern Signal Corps School, Camp Murphy, Fla. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 1940s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 60 p. : illustrations ; 12 inches Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2024.004 SHM-2024-004-camp_murphy_1943 Camp Murphy (Fla.)