Photo Exhibits

Photo exhibits spotlight various topics in Florida history, and are accompanied by brief text intended to place selected materials in historical context.

Pets with a Florida Flair


From dogs and cats, to fawns, monkeys and macaws, Floridians have shared their lives with their animal friends.

Heise's pet shop: Tampa, Florida (19--)

Heise's pet shop: Tampa, Florida (19--)

Image Number: RC10778

Dog who survived train wreck: Kissimmee, Florida (1911)

Dog who survived train wreck: Kissimmee, Florida (1911)

Image Number: RC09161

Man kayaking with dog on Flagler Avenue by the Salvation Army store: Key West, Florida (2005)

Man kayaking with dog on Flagler Avenue by the Salvation Army store: Key West, Florida (2005)

Image Number: DM2664

The flood waters were the result of Hurricane Wilma.

Close-up view of Sadie the Capitol Police explosives K-9 (2000)

Close-up view of Sadie the Capitol Police explosives K-9 (2000)

Image Number: MF1040

The flood waters were the result of Hurricane Wilma.

Governor Chiles and his dog, Tess: Tallahassee, Florida (1998)

Governor Chiles and his dog, Tess: Tallahassee, Florida (1998)

Image Number: MF1015

"The Back Porch Boys" of Stuart: Florida (1979)

"The Back Porch Boys" of Stuart: Florida (1979)

Image Number: FA3499

Captain Will Newman sitting on the dock with dog and cat: Palatka, Florida (192-)

Captain Will Newman sitting on the dock with dog and cat: Palatka, Florida (192-)

Image Number: FA1221

Peck Harris and his dog (194-)

Peck Harris and his dog (194-)

Image Number: PR08331

Peck Harris was an early well driller.

Lassie awaiting her cue in front of camera crew: Alexander Springs, Florida (1965)

Lassie awaiting her cue in front of camera crew: Alexander Springs, Florida (1965)

Image Number: PR07250

Mr. Eve having a chat on the telephone: Panama City, Florida (1966)

Mr. Eve having a chat on the telephone: Panama City, Florida (1957)

Image Number: PR02789

Seminole Josie Billie with family and dog (1921)

Seminole Josie Billie with family and dog (1921)

Image Number: SM3065

Photographed in the Big Cypress Swamp, Florida, near Deep Lake. April 1921.

Portrait of Clara Page Ferrell in her official mail carrier uniform: Woodville, Florida (ca. 1917)

Portrait of Clara Page Ferrell in her official mail carrier uniform: Woodville, Florida (ca. 1917)

Image Number: RC12471

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings with her dog: Cross Creek, Florida (194-)

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings with her dog: Cross Creek, Florida (194-)

Image Number: RC07662

Dog posing on table: Tallahassee , Florida (between 1885 and 1910)

Dog posing on table: Tallahassee , Florida (between 1885 and 1910)

Image Number: HA01405

Governor and Mrs. Farris Bryant with their dog (between 1961 and 1965)

Governor and Mrs. Farris Bryant with their dog (between 1961 and 1965)

Image Number: RC24287

Dog lost six years returns (1951)

Dog lost six years returns (1951)

Image Number: PR02779

Governor Martinez takes his dog to the Florida Veterinary breakfast: Tallahassee, Florida

Governor Martinez takes his dog to the Florida Veterinary breakfast: Tallahassee, Florida

Image Number: PR20637

Man with his dog at 2006 Bike Week: Daytona Beach, Florida (2006)

Man with his dog at 2006 Bike Week: Daytona Beach, Florida (2006)

Image Number: DM5948

Mr. Ripley and his dog in the cabin of his junk, the "Mon Lei" (1947)

Mr. Ripley and his dog in the cabin of his junk, the "Mon Lei" (1947)

Image Number: C003930

Girls and dog at the USDA Research Center: Miami, Florida (1910)

Girls and dog at the USDA Research Center: Miami, Florida (1910)

Image Number: N048863

Florida Secretary of State H. Clay Crawford with dog in front of the state capitol: Tallahassee, Florida (190-?)

Florida Secretary of State H. Clay Crawford with dog in front of the state capitol: Tallahassee, Florida (190-?)

Image Number: N027286

Boy posed with dog on wicker chair (191-)

Boy posed with dog on wicker chair (191-)

Image Number: N028872

Construction worker with dog and puppies: Long Key, Florida (1907)

Construction worker with dog and puppies: Long Key, Florida (1907)

Image Number: N039130

Dog at surveyors' camp (1912)

Dog at surveyors' camp (1912)

Image Number: N031988

Barbara Simmons' performing dogs from her animal act at the Florida Folk Festival: White Springs, Florida (1992)

Barbara Simmons' performing dogs from her animal act at the Florida Folk Festival: White Springs, Florida (1992)

Image Number: F2015118

Alphonso Jennings making a white oak basket: Lamont, Florida (1994)

Alphonso Jennings making a white oak basket: Lamont, Florida (1994)

Image Number: FA2600

Housewife feeding puppy hush-puppies: Atlantic Beach, Florida (1947)

Housewife feeding puppy hush-puppies: Atlantic Beach, Florida (1947)

Image Number: C006708

Noriam Sretaw with his dog "Skipper" on U.S. Highway 1 (1947)

Noriam Sretaw with his dog "Skipper" on U.S. Highway 1 (1947)

Image Number: C007073

Young boy fishing with his dog: Palm Beach County, Florida

Young boy fishing with his dog: Palm Beach County, Florida

Image Number: C029280

Outdoor portrait of the Governor's wife Mrs. Farris Bryant with the family dog (1961)

Outdoor portrait of the Governor's wife Mrs. Farris Bryant with the family dog (1961)

Image Number: C034948

Dogs of numerous breeds (between 1900 and 1915)

Dogs of numerous breeds (between 1900 and 1915)

Image Number: CC067

Theon Revell, Guy Revell, and Clinton Ashmore standing next to a dog and her puppies

Theon Revell, Guy Revell, and Clinton Ashmore standing next to a dog and her puppies

Image Number: PR13432

Dog receiving a treat at the Coral Ridge National Bank drive thru window: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1969?)

Dog receiving a treat at the Coral Ridge National Bank drive thru window: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1969?)

Image Number: PR21247

Children with dog on the beach: Apalachicola, Florida (1895)

Children with dog on the beach: Apalachicola, Florida (1895)

Image Number: RC23384