1 10 43 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/95ee172875222d14bafbbfd946405e3a.jpg 32a7820c19093375a232a968c1593cda 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-004 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.04 Title A name given to the resource Mass in Miami park, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Miami Religious services 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; 2.2x4 inches Description An account of the resource Young man kneeling in park. Hand written on back: Mass in Lummus Park Miami Beach 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> 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 Religious services https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/5f2120b1fe7450d5368218698697177f.jpg 7904da2495329fba90f6b972984034c0 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-005 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.05 Title A name given to the resource Marching to tent City, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Martin County Military uniforms 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; 4x2.7 inches Description An account of the resource Backs of soldiers marching on side of road. Hand written on back: "On the way to Tent City. 'Tent City' is what the guys called their set up on 13 mile trek. 8/29/43" 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> Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/c5ad45fd808a51dbc6820297e8bf5552.jpg 3901440024d570c5d923da7712807e30 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-006 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.06 Title A name given to the resource Tent City, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Martin County Camps Tents 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; 4x2.7 inches Description An account of the resource Line of tents. Handwritten on back: "Tent City 8/29/43" 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> Camps Tents https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/892adf2a98d0e16493b256213d1938d8.jpg 3f899529cf49c3847d44f64ff41352f1 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-007 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.07 Title A name given to the resource Our Secret Weapon, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Martin County Camps Tents 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; 4x2.5 inches Description An account of the resource Urinals set up near line of tents, labeled "Our Secret Weapon." Handwritten on back: "Urinals at 'tent city' set up" 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> Camps Tents https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/acce9c7277a41ee54e793569cc7243ea.jpg e04cb3f0845b53ce4c17ad65fe8391c0 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-008 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.08 Title A name given to the resource Soldiers with bundles on Miami street, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Miami Military uniforms Hotels Group 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; 4x2.7 inches Description An account of the resource Group of uniformed young men, each with a bundle, standing on streetcorner alongside road lined with hotels, including The Poinciana and the Royal Palm. Handwritten on back: 8/29/43" 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> 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 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/12d7963230a69cba195951cbe9bfac8a.jpg 4e66f9779be2c6e03838b900a920c841 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-010 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.10 Title A name given to the resource Soldiers with bundles on Miami street, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Florida-Miami Military uniforms Hotels Group 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; 4x2.7 inches Description An account of the resource Group of uniformed young men, each with a bundle, standing on road lined with hotels, including the Royal Palm. Handwritten on back: 8/29/43" Published in the Palm Beach Post (12 July 2017) 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> 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 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/f390529da869c6bbab96ba8cb276f2b4.jpg 765bd753fc57ba3282002e3716c725c7 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-011 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.11 Title A name given to the resource Soldiers sitting on a bed, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military uniforms Hotels Maertz, Robert John, 1921-2015 Group 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; 4x2.3 inches Description An account of the resource Four young men in uniform, seated on one of several beds. Handwritten on back: "Left ot right: Hanson, Mainwaring, Cook, Robert J. Maertz. That's my 'beauty rest' we're sitting on" 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.) Hotels Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/95ed635610620caf9cc162016324cb54.jpg 8e4575f7c080ca43ec6ed0344aacf508 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-012 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.12 Title A name given to the resource Robert Maertz washing dish, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military uniforms 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 Soldier, Robert Maertz, washing a dish. Handwritten on back: "8/30/43 'Tent City' Polishing the 'silver'" 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.) Military uniforms Soldiers https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/74b23475833a406d476c3ce9cc60bda6.jpg 174a0e345f8607077cbd21033ba02079 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-013 2024.027 HSMC 2013.34.03.13 Title A name given to the resource Soldiers on bus, 1943 Subject The topic of the resource Camp Murphy Collection Camp Murphy (Fla.) Military uniforms Soldiers Group 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; 4x2.3 inches Description An account of the resource Three soldiers on a bus. Handwritten on back: "10/5/43 Enroute to Murphy Left to right: Jirtle, Krasin, Robert Maertz" 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.) Military uniforms Soldiers