1 10 35 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/5c2327e9c9a6b4740bc24bdf7478c923.pdf 7d3d3f3f24d59338906a48ec416805c4 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HSMC-2025-023-RH-Delancy 2024.037 2025.023 Title A name given to the resource Albenia Delancy oral history interview transcription, 1961 Subject The topic of the resource African Americans Delancy, Albenia, 1892-1970 Oral histories Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Historical Society of Martin County Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961 1960s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2 page document Description An account of the resource Interview conducted on 18 February 1961 by Rush Hughes with Albenia Delancy (1892-1970). Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Scans gift of Historical Society of Martin County and Charlene Thompson. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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> 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 Florida-Mars Hill 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/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/d85f4ed4462eed3e635b6184a1a56aed.pdf 1c1072697a26236c0805dac2b7d87ec6 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 Carroll Dunscombe oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Dunscombe, Carroll, 1889-1976 Oral histories Ashley Gang Description An account of the resource Carroll Dunscombe (1889-1976) was interviewed on 6 May 1960, by Rush Hughes. Dunscombe speaks about early names of the towns - Stuart was Potsdam and Gosling was often called Wa-Wa, and the pineapple industry around Stuart. Also tells the story of how he was almost on the jury for one of the Ashley Gang trials, and his interaction with them. 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-Dunscombe_C 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/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 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/7b7ab436d51291aadc400d0bf38b973d.pdf 33fe93b3f488a777afd8f48ea600c325 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 Elena Smith Gregorie oral history interview transcription, 1960 Subject The topic of the resource Oral histories Gregorie, Elena Smith, 1871-1966 Description An account of the resource Elena Smith Gregorie (1871-1966) interviewed on 30 April 1960 by Rush Hughes. Gregorie became a resident of Palm City in 1914. She is asked mostly about housework. She also speaks of her two daughters dying of diphtheria. 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-Gregorie_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/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/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