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John McCarty, 1991
John M. McCarty (1915-1995), former judge and state senator. -
Senator "R" with catch, c. 1924
Handwritten on back: "Senator R, High Point Rod and Gun Club"Tags Legislators -
State Representative Evans Crary, c. 1941
Evans Crary, Sr. sits at a desk in the state capital building. Crary served as a state representative from Martin County (1936-1946), Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives in 1945; and member of the Florida Senate (1946-1954). Poor quality copy. -
Antiques examination, 1955
Two men, unidentified and Rep. Marvin H. Rowell examine a chandelier that Rowell purchased during an auction of the furnishings at the abandoned Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee. The chandelier, one of two Rowell brought to Stuart, is believed to have been installed when the mansion was built. The antique was then donated to the Historical Society of Martin County. -
Rep. Marvin H. Rowell with chandelier, 1955
Man examines a chandelier as he holds it on top of an accent table. Hat rack and a second chandelier also in view next to the exterior wall of a building. Published in the Stuart News (4 Aug 1955) with the caption: "Rep. Marvin H. Rowell is shown with an antique brass chandelier resting on a drum table, two of the five historical objects he purchases last week in brisk bidding at the auction of furnishings of the abandoned Governor's Mansion. The chandelier, one of two Rowell brought to Stuart, is believed to have been installed when the mansion was built. An antique hat rack which stood in the entrance and a Chaval mirror are in the collection which has been give to the Martin County Historical Society and will be used in a Florida room in the completed House of Refuge museum on Hutchinson Island. Rowell also is contributing repair and restoration work on the gifts." -
Sheriff Snyder being sworn in as sheriff, 2021
William Snyder being sworn in as sheriff of Martin County in 2021. Snyder was elected to the office of Martin County sheriff in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Very low quality print. -
Sheriff Snyder swearing in news clipping, 2025
Four color newsclippings featuring William Snyder being sworn in as sheriff of Martin County. Snyder was elected to the office of Martin County sheriff in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Very low quality print. -
William Snyder, 2007
Official legislative portrait of State Representative William Snyder. Snyder served as the 8th sheriff of Martin County, Florida, from 8 Jan 2013 to 7 Jan 2025, and in the Florida House of Representatives from Nov 2006 to Nov 2012. -
William R. "Bill" Scott, c. 1960
William Ralph Scott (1920-2017) was an attorney, director of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, scoutmaster, served two terms in the Florida State Legislature representing Martin County, and served as the attorney for both Stuart and Martin County. A small park at the corner of Mango Place and Martin Avenue was named in his honor in 2014. -
New officers at Chamber of Commerce, 1948
Published in the Stuart News (11 Nov 1948) with a caption reading "The 1949 officers of the Martin County Chamber of Commerce...introduced simultaneously to the audience at their installation...meeting when Senator Claude Pepper spoke at the Civic Center...Wednesday night. From left to right, they are Grover King, director...Earl G. Knoll, director; George Hironimus, director; Arthur Dehon, 2nd vice-president; J. C. Leslie, director; Roy S. States, 1st vice-president; A. S. Blair, president; David B. Irons, Jr., treasurer; C. W. Moore, director; Jack Saunderson, secretary, and Herbert Rice, director." Poor copy.