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Title
Date(s)
- 1905-1960 (predominant: 1920-1945) (Creation)
Extent
9 boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Material reflects the life and interests of members of two connected Coral Gables families during three decades. Photographic prints, clippings, brochures, wedding, birth and death announcements, postcards, menus and programs trace professional and political interests as well as family matters. Also included: Dr. William McKibben's autobiography; Erling Ayars' account of the 1928 hurricane assistance provided by his American Legion post; poetry by Olive "Polly" Beatrice McKibben and memorabilia from South Florida places and events: Orange Bowl, Miss Harris' School, University of Miami, Coral Gables Garden Club and others.
System of arrangement
Scrapbooks unarranged except that each scrapbook reflects a particular period (usually less than 5 years) and material is roughly chronological. Folders arranged by subject
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Gift
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Other Information
Accession no: 1980-240
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Archivist's note
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Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- American Legion (Subject)
- Harvard College (Subject)
- Ayars family (Subject)
- Ayars, Darthea McKibben (Subject)
- Hoag, Earl S (Subject)
- McKibben family (Subject)