Name/Title
Gulfport Public Library 30th AnniversaryEntry/Object ID
GPL.14Description
A black and white photograph of City Manager Nicholas Metzger, librarian Mrs. Marie Bryan, former Mayor Andrew Potter, Mrs. Andrew Potter, and Mayor John Robinson standing outside of the Gulfport Public Library holding an American flag. The flag is attached to rope on a flag pole and appears to be being raised.Photograph Details
Subject
Libraries--Florida--Gulfport--1960-1970, Fashion--1960-1970, Government employees, Elected officials, Anniversaries, Flags--AmericanSubject Person or Organization
City of Gulfport, Gulfport Public LibrarySubject Place
City
Gulfport, FLBuilding
Gulfport Public LibraryContext
"The Gulfport Library celebrated its thirtieth anniversary by raising a new flag. Shown from the left are City Manager Nicholas Metzger, librarian Mrs. Marie Bryan, former Mayor and Mrs. Andrew Potter, and Mayor John Robinson. The old library building at 3050 Beach Boulevard was...sold by the city and is now under private ownership." (Gabber Newspaper, March 26, 2009)Collection
Photograph CollectionAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
UnknownMade/Created
Studio
St. Petersburg Times Commercial Photographic DepartmentDate made
circa April 19, 1965Inscription/Signature/Marks
Location
ClippingTranscription
#3 library
On April 19, 1965, the Gulfport Public Library celebrated its thirtieth year of operation. In the photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Potter, Mayor John T. Robinson, Mrs. Marie E. Bryan, and the City Manager are raising a new flag in celebration of the Library's thirtieth anniversary. This flag has flown over the United States Capitol Building at Washington, D.C.
[Prepared by St. Petersburg Times Commercial Photographic Dept.]
April 19, 1965 30th AnniversaryLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Dimension Description
PhotographHeight
8 inWidth
10 inUpdated By
MCUpdate Date
February 26, 2026
