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Living history demonstration of a Florida cowboy in an 1876-era cow camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park - Lake Wales, Florida.
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Series/Collection number: S 1047, Publicity photographs, 1940-1996 ; Box 1, FF24
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Occupational groups--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Florida cowboys
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Recreation areas--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Parks--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
Historical reenactments--Florida--Polk County--Lake Wales
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Cattle herders
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In 1969, the state of Florida purchased 5,030 acres of land from the William Zipprer estate for use as a state park. Lake Kissimmee State Park was opened to the public in 1977. An additional 900 acres were purchased in 1997 and added to the park's western boundary.
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Chicago Manual of Style
Florida. - Division of Tourism. Living history demonstration of a Florida cowboy in an 1876-era cow camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park - Lake Wales, Florida. 1988. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/91456>, accessed 25 December 2024.
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Florida. - Division of Tourism. Living history demonstration of a Florida cowboy in an 1876-era cow camp at Lake Kissimmee State Park - Lake Wales, Florida. 1988. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/91456>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Florida. - Division of Tourism.)