1 10 35 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/2a723e335a611bdefa66bf4b5507a438.pdf 41350350d24b79a353d3294fe1d131e7 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource History of the Pioneer Voices Oral History recordings history, 1959-1996 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource Supporting material for the oral history collection of interviews done by Rush Hughes, including newspaper articles. According to the short description including in the binder of transcriptions, this collection originated with the Historical Society of Martin County director Steve Schmidt, then after receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, local announcer Rush Hughes was employed to make more recordings. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Stuart News (Stuart, Fla.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-1962, 1996, 2008 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 7 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Rush Hughes Oral histories 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-Rush Hughes Oral histories 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/c1f3df45a0d0ab510d712dad8d77ec74.pdf 62939e4bce012fe1b4fb482029e74d00 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Addison Alexander Whiticar oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Fishing Charter boat captains Whiticar, Addison Alexander, 1885-1980 Description An account of the resource Addison Alexander Whiticar (1885-1980) was interviewed on 6 July 1960 by Rush Hughes. Details fishing industry from his 1917 arrival in Stuart, fishing techniques and equipment, and some experiences as a charter boat captain. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Whiticar 2025.023 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/f194ec3e1435a1f894c2b246c19549c2.pdf d7be9dbb176b2085b2b3547dd649266e 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward H. LeTourneau oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories LeTourneau, Edward H., 1888-1973 Description An account of the resource Edward H. LeTourneau (1888-1973) was interviewed c. 1960 by Rush Hughes. LeTourneau spoke about Thomas E. Richards (his grandfather) establishing the pineapple industry in about 1883 and its decline. Also provided are details on pioneer life, including using boats to get supplies in Titusville and how settlers would watch their barometers to predict hurricanes. LeTourneau's father, Joseph Howard LeTourneau (1862-1938), was an early settler of Eden (near Jensen Beach), arriving in 1885 and soon after marrying Lucie Richards, the daughter of Thomas Richards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Tourneau 2025.023 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-Jensen Beach Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/7f84bd70a630d7a47ac28a1767ed390b.pdf 530ba70df17a96fa765d98b51797e7c9 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John E. Taylor oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Taylor, John E., 1892-1972 Ashley Gang Description An account of the resource John E. Taylor II (1892-1972) was interviewed in 30 June 1960 by Rush Hughes. Taylor recounts his arrival in Stuart, where he first secured a job at his future father-in-law's store before purchasing it a few years later. His career later expanded into politics and real estate, including the development of the Bit-Lor Apartments (named after himself and his business partner, Bittner). He notes the detrimental impact the construction of the Cross State Waterway had on local fishing, with the muddy waters severely limiting the fish. Taylor also shares a vivid personal account of his encounter with notorious outlaw John Ashley during the robbery of the Bank of Stuart, where Taylor was employed as a teller at the time. Additionally, he provides insight into why the Flagler railroad ultimately did not extend to Sewall's Point, contrary to earlier plans. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Taylor 2025.023 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 Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/0c2580521e15d074ddca14eff9597ded.pdf 6a633f02a87909e809fadca7afec2da9 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Neal Taube and husband Arnold Taube oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Taube, Arnold, 1886-1976 Taube, Mary Neal, 1895-1966 Description An account of the resource Mary Neal Taube (1895-1966) and husband Arnold Taube (1886-1976) was interviewed in 18 February 1961 by Rush Hughes. Mary reflects on her father's dry goods store in Jensen Beach, highlighting his role as one of the town's early merchants. She also shares memories of local social events and her experiences attending school in Jensen. Arnold recounts the devastating Jensen fire of 1908 and offers insights into his life and work as a commercial fisherman. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Taube 2025.023 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-Jensen Beach Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/9f49b4d9a5d24a6b839278853f735c15.pdf 2eb5615a617ce763fbdb63f24b0f7165 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louise Sorensen Schultz oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Schultz, Louise Sorensen, 1879-1968 Description An account of the resource Louise Sorensen Schultz (1879-1968) was interviewed in 1960 by Rush Hughes. They discuss Schultz's family arriving in Jensen in 1889 and life in early Jensen. Recalls the opening of the inlet, picnics, fishing, Hugh Willoughby, Jensen School bell, and the Stuart Yacht Club. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Shultz 2025.023 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/dda7dd2a7531c549025c917d34129618.pdf e6b2be95084e387fc33728eb245fdfdb 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Margaret Backus Sawtell oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Sawtell, Margaret Backus, 1907-1999 Description An account of the resource Margaret Backus Sawtell (1907-1999) was interviewed on 5 May 1960 by Rush Hughes. She is asked about her mother, Catherine Fallis Backus (1863-1955) and her flower farm. Also details surviving a hurricane, playing with the Terrill children from Mars Hill, having pet alligators, and social activities. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Sawtell 2025.023 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/0adf4e4f652d3c2cea9ac10ff4540f9e.pdf 1a132d7c07974195926449b966b3bb20 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Belle Simmons Ross oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Ross, Belle Simmons, 1877-1968 Description An account of the resource Belle Simmons Ross (1877-1968) was interviewed on 30 April 1960 by Rush Hughes. Belle Simmons Ross moved to Martin County in 1890 at the age of 13 with her family, led by her father, Eli Simmons. Eli was both a farmer and boat builder, and Belle herself became a skilled boat captain. In this interview, Ross reflects on life during the pioneer era. She shares memories of purchasing supplies in bulk, participating in community social events, keeping bees, and her family's interactions with Native American communities. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 7 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Ross 2025.023 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/f3467732832c37b1e71f5c3418137ab2.pdf 2434e115e1844b86f0eacacaad598d8a 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Florence A Dyer Ricou oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Ricou, Florence A. Dyer, 1898-1982 Description An account of the resource Florence A Dyer Ricou (1898-1982) was interviewed on 1 June 1960 by Rush Hughes. They discussed the pineapple industry, her father Harry Dyer and Dyer family history, Fernhill Cemetery history, and daily life in early Martin County. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Ricou_F 2025.023 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-Martin County Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/31b060d63f927d9f9682de3d776b243e.pdf 609c699a09d50c448c3b4434e6107709 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 Voices of Pioneers Rush Hughes Interviews, 1960-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Description An account of the resource This Oral History Series was conducted in 1960 and 1961 under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, director of the Martin County Historical Society. After receiving a $1,000 donation in 1960, the Society to hired Rush Hughes, a broadcaster with WSTU radio, to expand the collection. He recorded interviews with long-time residents of Martin County, capturing their personal recollections and local history. The collection also includes a recorded conversation between Jim and Joan Hutchinson and Albert De Vane, a well-known authority on Seminole culture. Les Combs, founder of WSTU, played a key role in preserving the material. He arranged for the transcription of the original recordings and safeguarded both the audio tapes and the typed transcripts for more than thirty years. In 1995, Mary Furino, longtime secretary at the law firm Thurlow & Smith, retyped many of the transcripts to ensure their continued preservation. However, there are at two transcriptions (2025) of Hughes interviews in the collection that were not retyped. Later, in 2008, local historian Sandra Thurlow conducted a thorough review of the recordings. By listening to copies of the original tapes, she completed the transcriptions and corrected spellings of names and geographic references, significantly improving the accuracy and historical integrity of the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rush Hughes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of the Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-1961 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 transcript Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.023 HSMC-2025-023-RH 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 Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Earl Julius Ricou oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Ricou, Earl Julius, 1900-1984 Description An account of the resource Earl Julius Ricou (1900-1984) was interviewed on 1 June 1960 by Rush Hughes. They discuss Ricou family history, fishing in the early twentieth century, Gosling, the DeSteuben Dry Goods Store, Ricou's hardware store (Ricou Hardware), hurricane preparation, and Palm City as a Hungarian settlement. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 1960s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <b>No Copyright - In the United States:</b> The Martin County Library System believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. For more information, visit <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 9 page document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Ricou_E 2025.023 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 Oral histories