Charles Brookfield papers - circa 1920-1988?

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HMA0083

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Charles Brookfield papers - circa 1920-1988?

Date(s)

  • circa 1920-1988? (Creation)

Extent

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Griswold was a journalist and book author. He was a leader in local conservation and historical groups.

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Scope and content

Correspondence, clippings, photoprints, articles and files reflect Brookfield's interest as a Florida Keys lodge host, writer, environmentalist, fisherman, marine archaeology enthusiast, treasure hunter, and real estate investor. Correspondence includes letters on the early efforts of the Audubon Society to secure a portion of the James Deering estate as an Audubon bird sanctuary. Photographic prints are of the Bahamas, Elliott Key, and Florida, and date from the 1930s-1980s; most are identified.  Also included is a typed transcript of TMS Winchester's 1694 log book and the Captains log of the Dunkirk.

Oral interviews of Brookfield conducted by Randy Nimnicht, Love Dean and Judy and John Halas.

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Arranged in folders by topic.

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The collection is open for research.

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  • English

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    Custodial history

    Brookfield willed his house to the Tropical Audubon Society. The Society in turn presented the historical material to HASF in 1990.

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    Gift

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    Related archival materials

    As a separate holding, the library has 34 diaries from the McCormick family, dating from 1884 to 1914, which Brookfield acquired from an unknown source.

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    Accessions:

    1990-476

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    Archivist's note

    © Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.

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