Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Maritime Heritage Survey, 1986-1987/
Main title
- Maritime Heritage Survey, 1986-1987/ collected by the American Folklife Center and Bureau of Florida Folklife Programs.
Published/Created
- 1986-1987.
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Description
- 46 sound cassettes : analog.
- manuscripts 2 linear feet.
- 1810 photographs : black and white contact sheets.
- 73 reference slides (circa 1300 photographs) : color.
Rights advisory
- Duplication of the collection materials may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
Access advisory
- Collection is open for research; access to some collection materials may be restricted. Original photographs and negatives are not accessible. To request materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact
Local shelving no.
- RYP 0041-0085; RYP 4332
- AFS 26770-26815
- AFC 1986/036
Variant title
- Florida Maritime Heritage Survey
- Maritime Heritage Survey Project
- Florida Maritime Project
- Florida Maritime Survey
Related names
Performer
- Interviewees include Joan Bouington, Carla Watkins, Nick Nichols, Arthur Ross, B. Golden, J. Hewett, Dr. Bob Ingle, Anthony Toranto, Joe Halusky, Captain Eddie Baker, Geraldine Margarum, John Gavagan, "Mickey" McRae, Charles Herrin, Mat Roland, Albert Gufford, George Kirvin, Virginia Duggar, Nanette Lolley, Loys Cain, Joseph Seymour, Grady Leavins, Bobby Shriver, Angelo Fichera, Albert Richards, Costa Buzier, Jr., Frank "Sonny Boy" Segree, and Hilton Floyd.
Biography/History note
- Cosponsored by the American Folklife Center and the Bureau of Florida Folklife Programs, Division of Archives, History, and Records.
Summary
- The Maritime Heritage Survey, also known as the Florida Maritime Project, Florida Maritime Heritage Survey or Maritime Heritage Survey Project was a field project examining the maritime folklife of the Apalachicola region of Florida, including fishing, shrimping, oystering, boatbuilding, fish houses, oyster shucking, net making, seafood festivals; beliefs about the weather, luck, and religious beliefs; and other occupational lore, including gardening, housekeeping, food preparation, Audio interviews were recorded in Florida by Barbara Beauchamp, Helen Cooper Floyd, Ormond Loomis, Nancy Nusz, Marcus Hepburn, and David Taylor from July 15, 1986 - November 11, 1986. The collection also includes field notes, correspondence, contracts, the draft of "How to document local maritime cultural resources," audio recording logs, photograph logs, contact sheets, photographic reference slides, press releases, and clippings.
LC Subjects
- Maritime anthropology--Florida.
- Boatbuilding--Florida.
- Fishers--Florida--Interviews.
- Shrimpers (Persons)--Florida.
- Boatbuilders--Florida--Interviews.
- Festivals--Florida--Franklin County.
- Oysters--Shucking--Florida.
- Oystering--Florida.
- Portuguese Americans--Florida--Interviews.
- Field recordings--Florida.
- Oystering.
- Mayport (Jacksonville, Fla.)--Social life and customs.
- Apalachicola (Fla.)--Social life and customs.
Form/Genre
Notes
- Original photographs, copies of sound recordings, and some manuscripts from this project are located at the State Archives of Florida, Florida Folklife Collection.
Acquisition source
- Accessioned; 1987.
Cite as
- Maritime Heritage Survey, 1986-1987 (AFC 1986/036), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Additional formats
- Some collection materials are available online through Florida Memory, State Archives and Libraries of Florida https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/235044
LCCN
- 2010655208
Geographic area code
- n-us-fl
Repository
- Library of Congress Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, DC USA 20540-4610 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.home
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG53)
