183 items found
Collection ID is exactly "40" AND Geographic Term contains "Miami-Dade County "
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Women's Rights Day Proclamation Presented to Roxcy Bolton by Edward Gurney, 1972

Women's Rights Day Proclamation Presented to Roxcy Bolton by Edward Gurney, 1972

Date
1972-09-12
Description
Letter from U.S. Senator Edward J. Gurney to Roxcy Bolton presenting the Women's Rights Day Proclamation signed by President Richard Nixon.
Collection
"Why Buy at Shell's City Supermarket?" Congress of Racial Equality Flier, Miami, ca. 1960

"Why Buy at Shell's City Supermarket?" Congress of Racial Equality Flier, Miami, ca. 1960

Date
1960 (circa)
Description
Flier boycotting Shell's City for refusing to serve African-Americans at its lunch counter. Eighteen white and African-American demonstrators were arrested at Shell's City as a result of a sit-in. The flier encourages people to write to Shell's City's manager, George McKelvey, so he will drop the charges against the demonstrators and change the discriminatory policy.
Collection
Wake Up America: Will This Happen Here?

Wake Up America: Will This Happen Here?

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
Flier describing the threat of communism to the United States including a list of "organizations serving the Community cause." Readers are encouraged to act quickly to fight communism.
Collection
Visit the Coral Castle of Florida Brochure, ca. 1950s

Visit the Coral Castle of Florida Brochure, ca. 1950s

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
A brochure advertising Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida. The tourist attraction is compared to other wonders of the world.
Collection
United States Cuban Refugee Assistance Program in Florida, 1963

United States Cuban Refugee Assistance Program in Florida, 1963

Date
1963-11
Description
Information distributed to Cuban refugees to help them understand the assistance available through the Cuban Refugee Assistance Program (CRA).
Collection
Thunderbird Resort Motel Brochure, Miami Beach, ca. 1950s

Thunderbird Resort Motel Brochure, Miami Beach, ca. 1950s

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
Brochure advertising the Thunderbird Resort Motel on 185th Street in Miami Beach. The motel was designed by architect Norman Myer Giller in the Miami Modern style, and it opened December 1, 1955.
Collection
The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962

The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962

Date
1962
Description
This pamphlet includes a description of what the Cross Florida Barge Canal will do for the state and a list of those who authorized, sponsored and endorsed the canal.
Collection
Telegram to Governor Graham from Roy Davis opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Telegram to Governor Graham from Roy Davis opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Date
1980-05-24
Description
Telegram to Governor Bob Graham from small business owner and Tampa resident Roy G. Davis opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild the city after the 1980 Miami Riots.
Collection
Telegram to Governor Graham from Joseph Husta opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Telegram to Governor Graham from Joseph Husta opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Date
1980-05-23
Description
Telegram to Governor Bob Graham from Miami resident Joseph Husta opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild the city after the 1980 Miami Riots. 
Collection
Telegram to Governor Graham from Anne Hartzell opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Telegram to Governor Graham from Anne Hartzell opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 Riots

Date
1980-05-24
Description
Telegram to Governor Bob Graham from white Dade County resident Anne B. Hartzell opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild the city after the 1980 Miami Riots. "Maybe it's time we whites retalliate."
Collection
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
m94-1_b003_f15_x01Women's Rights Day Proclamation Presented to Roxcy Bolton by Edward Gurney, 1972TextWomen -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States
Women's rights -- United States -- History
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n2015-1_b003_f17_28"Why Buy at Shell's City Supermarket?" Congress of Racial Equality Flier, Miami, ca. 1960TextRace relations
Civil rights--Social aspects
Boycotts
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s1486_b017_f19_01Wake Up America: Will This Happen Here?TextAnti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Politics and government
Internal security
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sle_miami-dade_07Visit the Coral Castle of Florida Brochure, ca. 1950sTextStone structures
Tourism--Florida--Homestead
Attractions--Florida--Homestead
Sculpture gardens
Decoration and ornament
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s325_b001_f02_04United States Cuban Refugee Assistance Program in Florida, 1963TextRefugees--Cuba
Refugees--United States
Cubans--United States
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sle_miami-dade-beach-hotels_01Thunderbird Resort Motel Brochure, Miami Beach, ca. 1950sTextMotels
Tourism--Florida
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sle_cross-florida-barge-canal_01The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962TextCanals--Design and construction
Land development
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s850_b013_f11_01Telegram to Governor Graham from Roy Davis opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 RiotsText1980 Miami Riots
Riots--Florida--Miami
Sales tax
Police brutality
Trial by jury
Police misconduct
Justice--Public opinion
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
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s850_b013_f11_02Telegram to Governor Graham from Joseph Husta opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 RiotsText1980 Miami Riots
Riots--Florida--Miami
Sales tax
Police brutality
Trial by jury
Police misconduct
Justice--Public opinion
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
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s850_b013_f11_03Telegram to Governor Graham from Anne Hartzell opposing proposed 1 cent sales tax increase to rebuild Miami after 1980 RiotsText1980 Miami Riots
Riots--Florida--Miami
Sales tax
Police brutality
Trial by jury
Police misconduct
Justice--Public opinion
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
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