Dr. Walter R. Stokes, 1970
Item
Title
Dr. Walter R. Stokes, 1970
Description
Studio portrait of Dr. Walter R. Stokes. Known for his significant environmental and conservation efforts in Martin County, Stokes helped found the Jensen Beach Environmental Studies Center and the "Dr. Walter Stokes Beach" in Stuart was named in his honor. Stokes earned a degree in law, contributed to the field of medicine as a physician and worked as an educator in various studies. He won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympics for rifle marksmanship.
Creator
Source
Scan gift of Sandra Thurlow.
Rights
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Format
Black and white negative; 4x5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
Thurlow-2025-020-sc-215
2025.020
Coverage
Original Format
Negatives
Collection
Citation
Arthur Ruhnke (1912-1986), “Dr. Walter R. Stokes, 1970,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/14378.