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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
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
SHM-2025-019-src-001
2025.019
Title
A name given to the resource
USO-AIDES card, 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 item, 4x2.3 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Card issued to Florence Kanarek. USO-AIDES, Hobe Sound, Florida. National Catholic Community Service. This card will admit the bearer to all USO Club activities! Signed by director Bryan V. Megrath, who was the director of the Hobe Sound USO between 1943 and April 1944, then took over the Umbrella Canteen in Jupiter; he died in October 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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Canteens (Facilities)
Group portraits
USO Clubs
Canteens (Facilities)
-
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photographic print
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
SHM-2024-048-auerbach-020
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Florence Auerbach, c. 1943
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white print, 7.3x9.5 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Florence Auerbach on beach behind the Servicemen's Club (Civic Center). Scan from low quality print.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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
Beaches
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Auerbach, Florence Kanarek, 1918-2012
Portraits
Beaches
-
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photographic print
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
SHM-2024-048-auerbach-019
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Millie McCoy and Florence Auerbach, c. 1943
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white print, 7.3x9.5 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Millie McCoy and Florence Auerbach on east side of the Servicemen's Club (Civic Center). Scan from low quality print.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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)
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Auerbach, Florence Kanarek, 1918-2012
Group portraits
Canteens (Facilities)
-
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Photographic print
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
SHM-2024-048-auerbach-005
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Group at the dance at the Servicemen's Club, c. 1945
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1944-1945
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white print, 7.5x9.5 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Four young women and an older man standing in front of the band. Left to right: Philly Constance, Rose Czverko, Florence Kanarek, Millie McCoy (wearing a crown), and Roscoe Rollins.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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
Dance parties
Canteens (Facilities)
Flags
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Auerbach, Florence Kanarek, 1918-2012
Taylor, Rose Czverko, 1922-2006
Group portraits
Rollins, Roscoe H., 1900-1981
USO clubs
Canteens (Facilities)
Dance parties
Flags
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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.
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
SHM-2024-048-auerbach-004a
2024.048
Title
A name given to the resource
Dance at the Servicemen's Club, 1945
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1945
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white print, 7.4x9.4 inches
Description
An account of the resource
Large group of people attending a dance at the Servicemen's Club, decorated for Valentine's day. Poor quality print.
Identifications:
1. Milton Watcher
2. Florence Kinarch
3. Mrs. Longbottom
4. Laura Blake
5. Johnnie Dimich
6. Mildred
7. Millie McCoy
8. Czverko
9. Rose Czverko
10. Mary Rollins
11. Edith Mathews
12. Rita Blake
13. Jo Constance
14. Alice Ann Mathews
15. Betty Jo Young
16. Bove Osteen
17. Billie Stafford
18. Phillie Constance
19. Ruth Wheat
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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
Dance parties
Canteens (Facilities)
Flags
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Group portraits
USO clubs
Canteens (Facilities)
Dance parties
Flags
-
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Digital image
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-2024-043-DVD06-015
2024.043
Title
A name given to the resource
Radie Belle Bruner Krueger, Service Club manager, c. 1943
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white digital image
Description
An account of the resource
Radie Belle Bruner Krueger (1910–1997) managed the Servicemen's Club during WWII. She and her husband owned a florist shop. After his death in 1959, she continued as a successful floral artist.
From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Digital image gift of 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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Portraits
Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997
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Title
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Martin County Service Men's Club Collection
Source
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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
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Stuart Heritage Museum
Language
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English
Identifier
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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
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Identifier
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SHM-2024-043-DVD06-014
2024.043
Title
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Servicemen's club hostesses, c. 1943
Contributor
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Stuart Heritage Museum
Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
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Black and white digital image
Description
An account of the resource
Three unidentified women, probably hostesses at the USO center in Stuart, also called the Servicemen's Club
From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan.
Source
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Digital image gift of Stuart Heritage Museum.
Language
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English
Type
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Still image
Rights
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<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Group portraits
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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.
Original Format
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Digital image
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Identifier
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SHM-2024-043-DVD06-012
2024.043
Title
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Sitting outside the Serviceman's Club, c. 1943
Contributor
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Stuart Heritage Museum
Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white digital image
Description
An account of the resource
Two women seated outside a building, probably the Serviceman's Club. Woman on right is Radie Belle Krueger, manager of the club.
From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Digital image gift of 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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Group portraits
Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997
-
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Digital image
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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SHM-2024-043-DVD06-011
2024.043
Title
A name given to the resource
Radie Belle Bruner Krueger in uniform, c. 1943
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white digital image
Description
An account of the resource
Radie Belle Bruner Krueger (1910-1997) in uniform. Krueger was the manager of the Servicemen's Club.
From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Digital image gift of 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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Military uniforms
Portraits
Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997
Military uniforms
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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.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Digital image
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-2024-043-DVD06-010
2024.043
Title
A name given to the resource
Standing outside the Serviceman's Club, c. 1943
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Stuart Heritage Museum
Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center) DVD
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1942-1944
1940s
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Black and white digital image
Description
An account of the resource
Three women and man seated outside a building, probably the Serviceman's Club. Woman on far right is Radie Belle Krueger, manager of the club.
From a CD labeled "Camp Murphy & USO Club (Stuart Rec Center)". Low quality scan.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Digital image gift of 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
<b>In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable </b> 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-Hobe Sound
Subject
The topic of the resource
Martin County Service Men's Club (Stuart, Fla.)
Group portraits
Krueger, Radie Belle Bruner, 1910-1997