A tractor-pulled crop spraying machine parked in a tomato field with equipment operators gathered around and posing for camera. Original caption reads " On farm in vacinity of Everglades." But possibly photographed at Birdon or Ochopee.

A distant view of a tractor-pulled crop spraying machine dusting a tomato field with farm laborers and equipment operators. The original caption reads "Machine operating in tomato field." Believed to be photographed at Birdon or Ochopee.

Three workmen (all unidentified) standing in a boat and using poles to set dynamite charges below the surface of the water to blast clear and deepen channel for boat tours in Everglades National Park. Typed caption reads "A formation of coral rock offered another obstruction. Here a crew prepares a charge of dynamite which will add enough depth to the water to permit passage of the tour boats."

Workmen detonating a charge of dynomite to clear channel for boat tours in Everglades National Park. Dragline on left with a crew waiting in a boat on the far right. The typed caption reads "The charge is exploded and one of the last barriers removed."

Two men (both unidentified) standing by a whiskey still. Caption on the reverse reads "Jerome 1962".

Everglades swamp scene.

Everglades swamp scene.

Everglades swamp scene lined with mangroves.

American alligator resting on a log in swamp setting. The typed caption on the back reads "Alligators are a continuing source of interest to the Florida visitor, and may be seen in most of the state parks.  At Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring Florida, they may be viewed from the security of a raised cat walk which meanders through a beautiful cypress swamp."  Photographer's stamp reads " William Z. Harmon, Photographer, Sarasota, FL".

15-page brochure with information for visitors to Everglades City.  Complete with information about Collier County, Everglades National Park, fishing, farming, ranching, logging, oil, Rod & Gun Club and other accommodations.  County map in center shows agricultural census from 1945 and 1950.

Small stand of cypress trees and grass standing in water.  Wooden sign nailed to tree notes that birds in the region are protected by Federal and State law and National Audubon Society.  Probable location Rookery Bay as noted on back of photo in pencil.

Collier County Canning Company (4C) plant in the Deep Lake citrus groves with main building, warehouse and worker's quarters, c1929.

Unbound booklet entitled "Characteristics of the Sportfishery in the Ten Thousand Islands Area of Florida from June 1, 1971 - June 30, 1974" by Marco Applied Marine Ecology Station, Marco Island, Florida, April 1975. 62 pages with illustrations and maps.

Program from the Dedication of Everglades National Park at Everglades (City), FL as the 28th national park, Saturday afternoon, December 6, 1947.  

John and Phleny Daniels standing by their rustic home on Demere Island in the Ten Thousand Islands.

Considered to be the smallest post office in the United States, this building was formerly an irrigation pipe shed belonging to the J.T. Gaunt tomato farm.  It was pressed into service by Postmaster Sydney Brown after a fire in 1953 burned Ochopee's general store and post office. 

Chokoloskee School, c1957.

Real photo postcard.  C.S. "Ted" Smallwood seated in rocking chair in his store, c1947.  Caption reads "C.S. (Ted) Smallwood, Pioneer of Smallwood's Store Ole Indian Trading Post.  Chokoloskee, Fla.  10,000 Islands."

Real photo postcard, c1945.  The Chokoloskee school boat made regular stops at the Smallwood Store.  This boat served Chokoloskee Island residents until 1955, when the causeway to the mainland was completed.  A school bus carried pupils after that date.

Western Water Gateway to Everglades National Park.  Daily Boat Tours.  Logical Gateway to the fabulous fishing grounds of the 10,000 Islands. Large Guide Boat Fleet operated by native Guides.  Fine Hotel and Motel accommodations.  1000 ft. Dock for visiting yachts.  c1954-5.