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S0003 · Series
Part of Ayars-McKibben papers - 1905-1960

Boxes 6-9 contain Dr. William W. McKibben's manuscript autobiography, The Arkansas Traveler. His manuscript concentrates on his early years, including life in Arkansas, guarding Belle Starr while on her way to prison, crewing on a cattle ship, attending Harvard medical school, serving as a doctor in Europe, and moving to Coral Gables. He lived to 93 years, and died in 1967.

Aviation
S0002 · Series
Part of R. V. Waters Papers - 1922-1971

Waters retained records from 1927 through 1937 while he was president of the Greater Miami Airport Association. Also included are the files maintained while he was General Chairman of the Miami All American Air Maneuvers from the late 1920s through the early 1940s. The files consist of correspondence and plans pertaining to the air races, and to Mr. Waters's attempts to bring an air base to Dade County.

Bathers and Groups

Men, women and children in bathing suits and at the beach (Miami Beach). Includes views of Roman Pools, lifeguards, and some prominent individuals (Al Smith, Jack Dempsey, Glenn Curtiss, Jackie Ott, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher). 179 views.

S0021 · Series · 1919-1936
Part of Claude Matlack Photograph Collection - 1896-1943

Views of bathing casinoes (Roman Pools, Cook's, Hardie's, Smith's, Deauville, Sunny Isles, Opa-locka pool), beach sports (swimming, diving, water polo, aqua-planing), Views of Palm Fete, beauty pageants, lifeguards, Christmas day at the beach (1921, 1926), and a Miami Beach high school class. Beach scenes at Lummus Park and South Beach. 330 views.

No gambling casinoes are in this series.