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Elisha Newton Dimick and his influence on the development of Palm Beach
Title
Elisha Newton Dimick and his influence on the development of Palm Beach.
Creator
Oldfather, Susan J., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
This thesis discusses Elisha Newton "Cap" Dimick from 1876 when he arrived in Palm Beach until his death in 1919. Dimick, one of the area's first settlers, arrived when the island was a wilderness. When he died Palm Beach was a world renowned resort. Henry Morrison Flagler, Standard Oil magnate, is often cited as the founder of Palm Beach and the initiator of tourism in the town. Although Flagler's contribution to the town was great, Cap Dimick must be chosen as Palm Beach's founder. Dimick's...
Show moreThis thesis discusses Elisha Newton "Cap" Dimick from 1876 when he arrived in Palm Beach until his death in 1919. Dimick, one of the area's first settlers, arrived when the island was a wilderness. When he died Palm Beach was a world renowned resort. Henry Morrison Flagler, Standard Oil magnate, is often cited as the founder of Palm Beach and the initiator of tourism in the town. Although Flagler's contribution to the town was great, Cap Dimick must be chosen as Palm Beach's founder. Dimick's efforts led to the opening up of isolated Palm Beach. His Cocoanut Grove House was the town's first tourist hotel and its charm successfully enticed many northerners to the area, including Henry Flagler.
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Date Issued
1989
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14552
Subject Headings
Dimick, Elisha Newton, Palm Beach (Fla)--History
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Golf in Palm Beach County: Enduring elite enclaves, 1897-1987
Title
Golf in Palm Beach County: Enduring elite enclaves, 1897-1987.
Creator
Youngs, Larry Robert., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
In the late nineteenth century, when representatives of America's urban elite began spending their winters in newly created southern resorts, they brought the game of golf with them. Golf appeared in Palm Beach County simultaneously with the creation of Henry M. Flagler's luxurious, new resort hotels. Early in the twentieth century, golf developed into more than simply a game, it represented an emerging American lifestyle. As a game, golf embodied the values of individual competition and fair...
Show moreIn the late nineteenth century, when representatives of America's urban elite began spending their winters in newly created southern resorts, they brought the game of golf with them. Golf appeared in Palm Beach County simultaneously with the creation of Henry M. Flagler's luxurious, new resort hotels. Early in the twentieth century, golf developed into more than simply a game, it represented an emerging American lifestyle. As a game, golf embodied the values of individual competition and fair play; as a lifestyle, it required a modicum of wealth, leisure time, and frequently led to the creation of private golf-course communities. Golf played a particularly significant role in Palm Beach County's history. By 1987, after ninety years of growth interrupted by periods of stagnation, Palm Beach County boasted of having more than one hundred courses, with over sixty golf-course communities--a haven for residents of elite enclaves.
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Date Issued
1994
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15068
Subject Headings
Golf--Florida--Palm Beach County--History, Golf courses--Florida--Palm Beach County--History
Format
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History of Juno Beach: Links to the past
Title
History of Juno Beach: Links to the past.
Creator
Corbett, Daniel Kribbs., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
Juno Beach is a small municipality located in Palm Beach County on the southeast coast of Florida. Although it was incorporated in 1953, the Town is part of the sweep of history of Florida before European contact and thereafter. Its location and population growth are representative of significant changes in Florida. These links to the past are set forth in a narrative that utilizes people and events connected with Juno Beach to point out the relation of broader events to the history of a...
Show moreJuno Beach is a small municipality located in Palm Beach County on the southeast coast of Florida. Although it was incorporated in 1953, the Town is part of the sweep of history of Florida before European contact and thereafter. Its location and population growth are representative of significant changes in Florida. These links to the past are set forth in a narrative that utilizes people and events connected with Juno Beach to point out the relation of broader events to the history of a small Florida community as sand hills developed along the seashore. Nineteenth century efforts to control nature led to twentieth century efforts to save it.
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Date Issued
1993
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14963
Subject Headings
Juno Beach (Fla)--History
Format
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The Relationship Between Socio-Economic Status and Attitudes Toward Selected Historical Problems
Title
The Relationship Between Socio-Economic Status and Attitudes Toward Selected Historical Problems.
Creator
Greene, William E., Curl, Donald W., Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
This thesis concerns itself with an examination of the relationship between social class background and the study of history. Chapter One includes an §varview of previous research done in this area and the effects of different social class backgrounds on students' educational development. It was hypothesized that in as much as the social class an individual emerges from can greatly influence his general attitudes, educational achievement , and political ideas, it therefore should influence...
Show moreThis thesis concerns itself with an examination of the relationship between social class background and the study of history. Chapter One includes an §varview of previous research done in this area and the effects of different social class backgrounds on students' educational development. It was hypothesized that in as much as the social class an individual emerges from can greatly influence his general attitudes, educational achievement , and political ideas, it therefore should influence how a student views historical problems. A survey was administered to all 180 second year history students at Broward Junior College to determine their socio-economic status and their attitudes on ten selected historical problems. A modified Warner method was used and the results correlated. There appears to be a relationship between social class and historical attitudes but it is not clear what this relationship is. Only on questions concerning communism was any pattern apparent. Further research would be necessary to determine the exact relationship.
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Date Issued
1970
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000922
Subject Headings
Attitude (Psychology), Social classes.
Format
Document (PDF)
UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND THE FLORIDA HOUSES OF REFUGE
Title
THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND THE FLORIDA HOUSES OF REFUGE.
Creator
KERBER, STEPHEN HARRY., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
This thesis examines the origins and growth of the United States Life-Saving Service, from early volunteer efforts through the merger of the Service with the Revenue Marine to form the United States Coast Guard in 1915. In particular, it describes the history of the ten Houses of Refuge located along the southeastern coast of Florida, with emphasis upon the story of the original five houses built by contractor Albert Blaisdell in 1876. The text includes the dimensions of the buildings,...
Show moreThis thesis examines the origins and growth of the United States Life-Saving Service, from early volunteer efforts through the merger of the Service with the Revenue Marine to form the United States Coast Guard in 1915. In particular, it describes the history of the ten Houses of Refuge located along the southeastern coast of Florida, with emphasis upon the story of the original five houses built by contractor Albert Blaisdell in 1876. The text includes the dimensions of the buildings, accounts of the keepers' daily routine, and selections from various wreck reports prepared by the keepers. House of Refuge Number Two at Gilbert's Bar is referred to as being typical of all the houses. The appendix contains a duplicate of the original contract for the houses, a copy of a wreck report form, and lists of the keepers of the original five houses.
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Date Issued
1971
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13453
Subject Headings
United States--Life-Saving Service, Lifesaving stations
Format
Document (PDF)
COERCIVE TEMPERANCE: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN TEMPERANCE REFORM 1838-1860
Title
COERCIVE TEMPERANCE: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN TEMPERANCE REFORM 1838-1860.
Creator
LATTIN, JAMES EDWARD., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W., Rowe, Allan
Abstract/Description
This thesis studies an important phase of American temperance reform in the early nineteenth century. For twenty two years preceding Civil War, temperance reforms attempted to gain political and legal sanction for their crusade. Such efforts resulted in varying degrees of success in different states. In researching this thesis many books, sermons, and journals from the period were used. These have led the author to conclude that temperance reformers successfully applied pressure tactics on...
Show moreThis thesis studies an important phase of American temperance reform in the early nineteenth century. For twenty two years preceding Civil War, temperance reforms attempted to gain political and legal sanction for their crusade. Such efforts resulted in varying degrees of success in different states. In researching this thesis many books, sermons, and journals from the period were used. These have led the author to conclude that temperance reformers successfully applied pressure tactics on politicians. They also perceived the necessity of gaining lasting public opinion formation to pass and sustain restrictive liquor laws. Their inability to maintain such favorable public opinion led to rapid decline in coercive temperance by 1860, bringing to an end the first stage in American legal temperance.
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Date Issued
1972
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13491
Subject Headings
Temperance, Prohibition--United States, Liquor laws--United States
Format
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