2 10 35 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/e986d5abff8aafc339a86883cd478b35.pdf 70a50712914ad7f7c6a4ec500d6334c0 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 Ethel Thomas Porter on Catherine Backus oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Cut flower industry Porter, Ethel Thomas, 1880-1966 Backus, Catherine Fallis, 1863-1955 Description An account of the resource Ethel Thomas Porter (1880-1966) was interviewed on 25 June 1960 by Rush Hughes. Porter discussed the Catherine Fallis Backus (1863-1955), an artist who started the first flower farm in 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 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-Porter_Backus 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/f377fc4b46347d1b661fa31de7920b75.pdf 8163e878efdbb34a4fc35413f820430b 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 Ethel Thomas Porter oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Porter, Ethel Thomas, 1880-1966 Description An account of the resource Ethel Thomas Porter (1880-1966) was interviewed in 1960 by Rush Hughes. Details life in early Stuart including ordering from catalogs, lack of refrigeration, no doctors, alligators, and learning 17 ways to cook white potatoes and hearts of cabbage palmetto. Also emphasized the importance of musician Mamie Hancock's influence on culture in Stuart and fund raising during WWII. Tells the story of Uncle Broster Kitching's establishment of Fernhill Cemetery and the first funeral held there. Charles and Ethel Thomas Porter (1880-1966) purchased the Owl House on Colorado Avenue in about 1908. Ethel was president of the Stuart Woman's 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 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-Porter_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 https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/5e5c1397f3d009cb28ca6f9cd932b0f5.pdf 7bd01a4fac4ed34508bb37490e82c8bf 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 Mizell George Platt Sr. and Edna Winifred Roebuck Platt oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Platt, Mizell George, 1894-1973 Platt, Edna Winifred Roebuck, 1900-1984 Description An account of the resource Mizell George Platt Sr. (1894-1973) and Edna Winifred Roebuck Platt (1900-1984) were interviewed on 25 November 1960 by Rush Hughes. Mr. Platt recounts his family's move from Pine Level in DeSoto County to Indiantown in 1898 in search of open range for cattle ranching. His father, an early settler and rancher, drove approximately 3,000 cattle across the state and became the first white settler in the area, previously inhabited only by Native Americans. Mr. Platt describes their interactions with local Indigenous communities, the establishment of a post office named "Annie," and the development of infrastructure such as the Stuart-Annie Road, later known as Gaines Highway. Mrs. Platt offers insight into life in Tropical Farms near Stuart, where her family operated a general store and steamboat on the Kissimmee River. She reflects on the self-sufficient lifestyle of the time, including homegrown food, bulk goods ordered from Jacksonville, home remedies, and traditional courtship customs. Transportation was primarily by horse, oxen, and boat. 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 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-Platt_M 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/4bde4dba70b0830ea84e65d543735d5f.pdf 915c3013ad74f0f6cdefa4e7db72d7a4 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 Alfred B. Michael oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Michael, Alfred B., 1877-1964 Description An account of the resource Alfred B. Michael (1877-1964) was interviewed on 5 July 1960 by Rush Hughes. Michael arrived in Florida in 1887 at just ten years old. His family settled on Orchid Island near Wabasso. As a young man, Michael became a trade boat captain, delivering supplies to isolated communities along the Indian River. Later, he shifted to citrus farming, planting his first grove in 1902 and founding Deerfield Groves a decade later, helping to establish the Indian River citrus industry. Discussion chiefly focuses on operating a trade boat and citrus groves. Also interactions with the Seminoles, descriptions of frontier life, and fishing. 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-Michael_A 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-Wabasso Oral histories https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/files/original/f107ce25a2d958f52c0fe3fb0f28a6d2.pdf 1da3b1861c3e069deb343134dfb82557 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 Robert Lawson McPherson oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories McPherson, Robert Lawton, 1900-1980 Description An account of the resource Robert Lawson McPherson (1899-1980) was interviewed on 9 May 1960 by Rush Hughes. McPherson was born in 1899 near Stuart, Florida. He shares memories of early life in the region. He remembers the first automobile (an E-M-F) arriving in the area and recalls the first post office being located in the Stuart Hotel. He details pineapple growing and shipping, settler named "Russian Ed" who had been shipwrecked, the House of Refuge and Mr. and Mrs. Rea, and fishing. 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-McPherson_RL 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/73c07b3dfef5d01ea43405a0b95fff86.pdf 8d2db15cb20cd43e4edd55da97635340 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 Harald Anderson Lincoln oral history interview transcription, c.1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Lincoln, Harald Anderson, 1880-1969 Description An account of the resource Harald Anderson Lincoln (1880-1969) was interviewed by Rush Hughes on two occasions, one unknown and the other 2 Dec 1960. Captain Harold A. Lincoln recounts his voyage from Baltimore to Florida in 1909 aboard the Joseph B. Thomas, which ran aground near Fowey Rocks. Afterward, he settled in Miami, working various jobs including fishing, stevedoring, and running a local theater. He also describes his time with the Seminole Indians, recalling being treated for a rattlesnake bite with traditional medicine, attending cultural events like the Sundance, and forming lasting relationships with members of the tribe. 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-Lincoln 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/b9a73e81bd5f698aa17fd08fb1a03536.pdf 335387adc8e8e6b94e1be108b2996865 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 William Harrison King oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Ashley Gang King, William Harrison, 1889–1968 Description An account of the resource William Harrison King (1889–1968) was interviewed by Rush Hughes on June 6, 1960. King first arrived in Hobe Sound in 1925 and shared brief recollections of his early experiences in the area. He spoke about working as a farmer and on the railroad, his interactions with local Native Americans, encounters with the infamous Ashley Gang family, and the region’s early hurricane warning system. He also described how the railroad would turn around in Manatee Pocket. 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-King_W 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/8b4c403a3a76031defb18c72f86c42b2.pdf a5c5061ff617eb5510602b1271a2c146 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 Pennie Fort King oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Ashley Gang King, Pennie Fort, 1893–1986 Description An account of the resource Pennie Fort King (1893–1986) was interviewed by Rush Hughes on June 6, 1960. Discussion primarily focused on her experiences with household management, cleaning, and cooking. She also spoke about the limited social life in early Stuart and shared memories of her childhood neighbor, Ma Ashley of the Ashley Gang. 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-King_P 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/6062e593d017c03be8156c9f7e2c3119.pdf c427ff74a3b31861f58e27cd20c40edd 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 Emma Hicks Kindred oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Teachers Kindred, Emma Hicks, 1889-1973 Description An account of the resource Emma Hicks Kindred (1889-1973) interviewed on 16 May1960 by Rush Hughes. Kindred was a teacher in Alabama and Martin County, and a principal of Salerno Elementary School (1931-1948). Discusses the schools in Martin County in the early twentieth century. Notes that teachers used to love teaching more, and weren't paid after the Boom failed for a couple of years. 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 4 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-Kindred_Mrs 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/d7528aa5a6f77a2a076aed2d069217cc.pdf d234518b418e32bc572f630ad6b57315 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 Henry A. Kindred oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Kindred, Henry A., 1886-1969 Description An account of the resource Henry A. Kindred Sr. (1886-1969) interviewed on 16 May1960 by Rush Hughes. Owner of Kindred Grocery, which was a fixture in Stuart for many years. Kindred details the stores in Stuart in 1921, when he arrived in town, He also discusses the pineapple industry in the 1920s and competition from Cuba. 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-Kindred 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