Archive

Jacksonville History Center

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MC8.3

Scope and Content

Extensive and well-researched information regarding the creation, construction, and history of Memorial Park in Riverside. Papers, which include copies of originals located in The Library of Congress, provide information concerning the prestigious Olmsted Brothers Firm and James Frederick Dawson (the architect representing the firm), as well as information on the esteemed sculptor Adrian Pillars of St. Augustine, Florida, both of whom were selected to use their talents in the creation of the Park. In addition, this collection includes minutes from the Memorial Park Association, and correspondence between the Association, The Olmsted Brothers Firm, Pillars, and Ninah Cummer. Photographs and drawings of the Park and the statue designed by Pillars titled "Winged Victory," are also included, as well as copies of plans received from the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historical Site. Donated by past President Anne Freeman (1986-2006), this collection provides a concise record of the evolution of this important local landmark. Along with Mrs. Freeman's donation is a collection of papers, photographs, and maps of Memorial Park donated by R. B. Burroughs, past member of the Memorial Park Association as well as a City Council member. Mr. Burroughs has donated information such as past minutes of the Association, correspondence from those donating to the Park, original newspaper articles, and important information regarding the upkeep of the park and statue. This includes recommendations from The Conservation Group for the maintenance for "Life," as well as recommendations for the repair of the balustrades in the park. An original letter from Pillars is among the objects in this collection, as well as original blueprints from the Olmsted Brothers that were created in the early 1920's. Unique to this donation is the original program for the opening of the park on Christmas Day in 1924. Mr. Burroughs's organized donation reflects the success of the Association in keeping the public aware and interested in this important Jacksonville public space and artistic monument.

Collection

Memorial Park Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Items Details

Title

Memorial Park Association Business

Description

Officers and Board of Trustees; Financial Reports; History; Charter; By-Laws; Agreement - City of Jacksonville; IRS; Correspondence; Minutes

Date(s) of Creation

1958 - 2003

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 1

Notes

Public Access

Title

Replacing Eagles Project, 2005

Description

Letters to replace Eagles 2005

Date(s) of Creation

2005 - 2006

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 2

Notes

Public Access

Title

Newspaper Clippings and Publications

Description

Articles and pictures from 1988 to 2007

Date(s) of Creation

1988 - 2007

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 3

Notes

Public Access

Title

Nominating Committee 2001-2004

Description

Nominating Committee minutes; correspondence; development of Memorial Park

Date(s) of Creation

2001 - 2004

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 4

Notes

Public Access

Title

Legal Papers

Description

Agreement between City of Jacksonville and Memorial Park Association, 1987

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 5

Notes

Public Access

Title

Garden Week 2006

Description

Program for Garden Week, March 12-18, 2006 Correspondence concerning Garden Week

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 6

Notes

Public Access

Title

Meeting Notices, Minutes and Agendas

Description

Minutes, 2003-2006; Distributed Agendas; Solicitgation and Contribution Information; Letters to and from May John Peyton; Letters to and from John Culbreth and information about John Culbreth; Distribution of Assets Upon Disolution; Letters from Bitty McRae; Membership and Nominating Information;

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 7

Notes

Public Access

Title

Grant Application to Restore Life Statue

Description

Memorial Park Association letter and application for matching grant to restore statue Life, 2003

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 8

Notes

Public Access

Title

Booklet with Lighting Proposal

Description

Proposal from BHR Planning Group to Memorial Park Association for Lighting options, 1990

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 9

Notes

Public Access

Title

Anne Freeman Papers 1986-1992

Description

Conservation of the Adrian Pillars/Life statue Miscellaneous Papers

Date(s) of Creation

1986 - 1992

Container

Location JHS Arcchives, Room 201 Container MC3.8 Folder 10

Notes

Public Access

Title

Anne Freeman Papers 2004-2005

Description

Plant Schedule; Memorial Park Association Information; Bank Statements; Trustee Meetings; Matching Grant information; Survey of Maintenance and Improvement Needs; Donations

Date(s) of Creation

2004 - 2005

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 11

Notes

Public Access

Title

Photographs

Description

Photographs of installing fence, vault plaque treatment and others, 2004

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 12

Notes

Public Access

Title

Miscellaneous Papers

Description

Memorial Committee Papers; 65th Anniversary Celebration; Grant information to restore statue; Annual Meeting Minutes; Corporate By-Laws of Memorial Park Association

Date(s) of Creation

1986 - 2003

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 13

Notes

Public Access

Title

Photos

Container

Location JHS Archives, Room 201 Container MC8.3 Folder 14

Notes

Public Access