Ralph Gower Photograph Collection
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs taken by Ralph Gower, a University of Florida student in the mid 1920s. The photographs depict the annual flag fight between the freshman and sophomore classes, the 1924 homecoming, football players, the student military companies, a dormitory room, and general views of the campus. Edgar Jones and Ark Newton are among the football players shown. Also depicted is a bear cub that was a dormitory mascot.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1925
Creator
- Gower, Ralph. (Person)
Access
University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.
Extent
0.01 Linear feet (28 photographs)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs taken by Ralph Gower, a University of Florida student in the mid 1920s.
Physical Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Acquisition Information
Gift of Anne Stone, daughter of Ralph Gower.
Alternative Form of Material
Images from the Gower collection have been reproduced digitally, and are available as part of the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.
Subject
- Florida Gators (Football team). (Organization)
- University of Florida. (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- A Guide to the Ralph Gower Photograph Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
- Date
- June 2010
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu