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The Research Center
The Research Center houses the museum's archives and library, and is open to the public. It contains two named collections of research materials, the Tebeau Library and the Wilkins Archives. Its visual materials—photographs, maps and pictures—are remarkable.
Search the entire collection using the online catalog.
Delve deeper into non-book holdings with the finding aids and guides.
Browse online digital images in visual materials.
Charlton W. Tebeau
Library of Florida History
In 1976 the Association named its library in honor of historian Dr. Charlton W. Tebeau, in recognition of his many years in support of the Association and local history research. The Tebeau Library contains visual materials, books, archives and manuscripts pertaining to South Florida and the Caribbean area.
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Visual Materials
The picture archives contains 1.1 million images of southeast Florida, the entire state and the Caribbean. Photographs of Miami-Dade County date from 1883 to the present. Holdings include photographs, maps, prints, postcards, illustrated books and stereographs.
Archives and Manuscripts
The manuscripts collections contain the papers of individuals and the records of organizations and businesses in Miami-Dade County and Florida. Some examples are family letters, diaries, minutes, personal correspondence, and oral history tapes and transcripts.
Books
Publications include books, periodicals, dissertations, city directories, brochures and pamphlets. Less extensive newspaper clipping files date from the early 1900s to the 1960s. |
Woodrow W. Wilkins
Archives of Architectural Records
The Wilkins Archives contain archival records, especially architectural drawings, pertaining to the built environment of Miami-Dade County. The Wilkins Archives is a joint project of several local organizations, including Dade Heritage Trust. It is named in honor of professor Woody Wilkins, who taught many to appreciate southeast Florida's architectural heritage.
Contact Us
Research Center
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
voice 305.375.1492
fax 305.372.6313
e-mail archives@hmsf.org
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Please make an appointment to view architectural drawings.
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