1 10 39 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/d5f2143c52208e74e0535271e2bce146.jpg 8375718124a5c64d83c18fb1d3d8fad3 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/cf965de4b4c4df9bf9f06b6497d5ece4.jpg f2b6e7e9a90968e657a2f5e39aa68c54 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/3cc89c8e2a90adf1d1d2ffc48c458a92.jpg 577dd0edbc2232b96dabbc71681f6281 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 Group photo at the Servicemen's Club, 1945 Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits Description An account of the resource Group of military and hostesses in front of a flag. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945 1940s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 color photocopy, 9x6 inches Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SHM-2025-019-src-018 2025.019 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-Stuart Canteens (Facilities) Christmas trees Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/a0af7207b6f6aaa87526fe99d70fdbc1.pdf ca7f9fcef08edd4df6b4b6b1eceee53c 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-023 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Martin County Servicemen's Club documents, 1943-1954 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 4 pages Description An account of the resource Includes: 1. copy of Dedication Ceremonies, 10 Oct 1943; 2. Letter from serviceman Sgt. Chuck Dotson to Servicemen's Club manager Radie Krueger expressing appreciation of the club; 3. Martin County Service Club officers and directors, 1944; 4. Clipping from the Camp Murphy Message (22 Sept 1944) expressing appreciation of the Club. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 No Copyright - In the United States: 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="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Canteens (Facilities) https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/ec73a557c0a7cc151e83ccadd5bae629.jpg 9d564b0c2572d0099a84515eed375284 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-022 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Servicemen's Club party, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 black and white print, 7.4x4.4 inches Description An account of the resource Group of women in dresses and men in uniform watch a speaker. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/76a80a3020a9fd5296cf4777b8221fc1.jpg 259d54ef4aed28d0100732822adce4f6 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-021 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Man in military uniform, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 black and white print, 3.4x5.5 inches Description An account of the resource Man in uniform with decorations, probably at Camp Murphy. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Portraits Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/5dccbdfc2fe929854cdb6b13109cd8ce.jpg 0173f463f4c7b37fa4bbf5fc1398ab7f 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-020 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Radie Krueger and soldier, 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 color photocopy, 7.5x9.3 inches Description An account of the resource Program director Radie Krueger and soldier stand in front of heart-shaped sign for the formal Valentine's Dance on Thursday, 10 Feb 1944. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Corsages Valentines Evening gowns Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997 Canteens (Facilities) Corsages Military uniforms Valentines https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/ed74994dde09293d3f4a6cbb97aa32ca.jpg 5f21ed39b9e7f4bc65a8ad5fc50803c0 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-017 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Formal holiday dance at the Servicemen's Club, 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder 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 1 color photocopy, 8x6 inches Description An account of the resource People dancing near a Christmas tree. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Dancing Christmas trees Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Canteens (Facilities) Christmas trees Dancing https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/074db9aef7763c931a80a7f790fa2009.jpg afba9527f09b926f5a946857c9da71a9 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-016 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Free snack bar at the Servicemen's Club, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 color photocopy, 9.4x7.4 inches Description An account of the resource Group of women serving servicemen. Names handwritten on back: Floretta Bartlett, Mrs. Chisholm, Mrs. Longbottom, Lorraine Lund, Evelyn Butther, Danita Deno. Very low quality print. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource U.S. Signal Corps Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 No Copyright - In the United States: 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="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Snack bars Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits Canteens (Facilities) Snack bars https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/7e4089fed696858d18d3f7d91197d420.jpg c4aa751f536ffe39003eb62dd1ad94e1 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-015 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Group of uniformed men and Service Club hostesses in front of Christmas tree, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 color photocopy, 7.5x4.4 inches Description An account of the resource Large group of young men in uniforms and young women, hostesses for the Servicemen's Club. Low quality print Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Christmas trees Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Group portraits Canteens (Facilities) Christmas trees Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/1ff90e73bc4db1c9e52cbc4a7654940f.jpg 63994c5a2bf95cf29a50a963063fe071 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-014 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Dancing at the Servicemen's Club, 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 black and white copy print, 9.8x7.7 inches Description An account of the resource Melda McCoy, wearing a crown, dances with a uniformed man while program director Radie Krueger looks on and band plays. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Dancing Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997 Canteens (Facilities) Dancing Military uniforms https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/cc2bac3b95e288450962bc7642d1313f.jpg 609aac491a08e81e63206a51d2b34210 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 Martin County Service Men's Club Collection Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.019 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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Description An account of the resource Chiefly photographs of events at the Martin County Service Men’s Club. Historical note The Martin County Service Men’s Club was established in June 1942 to provide a recreational and social space for military personnel during World War II. Initially housed in the Victory Hotel building (formerly the Peacock Arcade), the club relocated to a newly constructed facility at 246 SW Flagler Avenue in Stuart, dedicated on October 10, 1943. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the building featured a library, writing room, lounge, snack bar, patio, and recreation hall for dances and social events. Radie Belle Krueger served as Program Director and many women volunteered as "hostesses." During World War II, “service clubs” were community-run and government-supported facilities offering rest, recreation, and entertainment to servicemen. Many were operated under the United Service Organizations (USO), a coalition of six national organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and others. Contemporary accounts of the Martin County Service Men’s Club make no mention of USO affiliation, suggesting it operated independently. A separate USO Club was located in nearby Hobe Sound. The collection includes several photographs taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which has been documenting military life and activities since the establishment of its Photographic Section in 1917. These images provide a visual record of the club and its role in supporting servicemen during the war. Following the war, the building was acquired by the City of Stuart and used as a community recreation hall and civic center. Today (2025), it remains in public use as the Flagler Center of Stuart. 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. 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 SHM-2025-019-src-013 2025.019 Title A name given to the resource Uniformed men and USO hostesses at a bar, c. 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stuart Heritage Museum Stuart Rec Center binder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943-1945 1940s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 black and white copy print, 9x6 inches Description An account of the resource Group at a bar with drinks. Marked as Krueger Collection. Low quality print. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scan gift of the Stuart Heritage Museum 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 In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable The Martin County Library System believes this Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. However, for this Item, either (a) no rights-holder(s) have been identified or (b) one or more rights-holder(s) have been identified but none have been located. 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="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/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-Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Canteens (Facilities) Military uniforms Bars Eating & drinking Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.) Bars Canteens (Facilities) Eating & drinking Military uniforms