From the pages: Jacksonville journal, 1887-1987

Archive

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Jacksonville History Center

Name/Title

From the pages: Jacksonville journal, 1887-1987

Entry/Object ID

Library.2285

Tags

Library newspapers

Scope and Content

unpaged: illustrations ; 35 cm Jacksonville journal, 1887-1987 Although date of 1987 is ending date, the last issue front cover is April 29,1986. Centennial observance using slogan service spanning 100 years. Above title on cover: From the pages. Front pages of significant issues of The Metropolis (including The Evening Metropolis and The Florida Metropolis) and the Jacksonville Journal; July 2, 1890 - April 29, 1986. History: On July 2, 1887, the Journal's predecessor, The Metropolis, was first published. Over the years, the newspaper operated under 2 other names -- The Evening Metropolis and Florida Metropolis. The Jacksonville Journal emerged on June 6, 1922. Under each of its names, the newspaper has chronicled the events of Jacksonville, of Florida, of the nation and of the world. The memorable front pages contained in this book recall the historic events of their time, and they reflect the newspaper's involvement in and with Jacksonville. Some of the pages are difficult to read. Selected contents pertaining to Jax: Oldest extant Metropolis (July 2, 1890) -- Examples of late 19th century Metropolis (Jan.7, 1899, May 1, 1899, Sept. 14, 1899) -- Turn of the century Metropolis (April 28, 1900) -- Jacksonville fire coverage (May 4, 1901, May 6, 1901, May 10, 1901, May 11, 1901) -- Fire photographs (Dec. 14, 1901) -- Bond sale for new jail (Feb. 8, 1902) -- Picture contest (Feb.22, 1902) -- Cartoon of Mayor Bowden (May 10, 1902) -- Gala week in Jacksonville (Nov. 26, 1902) -- Steamship Suwanee arrives in Jacksonville (March 25, 1911) -- 10th anniversary of Jacksonville fire (May 3, 1911) -- Union Terminal opens (Nov. 17, 1919) -- Women get the vote (August 26, 1920) -- St. Johns River Bridge opens (July 2, 1921) -- Jacksonville pays tribute to her hero dead with taps, armistice day parade (Nov. 11, 1921) -- Historical pageant in Avondale (April 22, 1922) -- Fla. Metropolis sold to John H. Perry, Sr. (June 1, 1922) -- Name changed to Jacksonville Journal (June 6, 1922) -- Pablo Beach becomes Jacksonville Beach (May 23, 1925) -- Jacksonville banks remain open (March 3, 1933) -- Kiss of Life photo, Pulitzer Prize (July 17, 1967) -- Jacksonville and Duval County consolidate (Oct. 1, 1968) Includes alphabetical list of Florida Publishing Company employees. James L. Whyte, V.P. and General Manager

Collection

Newspaper Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Newspaper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Serial

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Jacksonville (Fla.) -- Newspapers., American newspapers -- Florida -- Jacksonville., Jacksonville journal -- History., Jacksonville (Fla) -- History., Great Fire, Jacksonville, Fla., 1901., Metropolis (Jacksonville, Fla.)., Duval County (Fla.) -- Newspapers., Florida metropolis (Jacksonville, Fla.)., Evening metropolis (Jacksonville, Fla.).

Archive Details

Archive Notes

Publisher: Florida Publishing Company Place Published: Jacksonville, Fla. Call Number: Newspaper shelf filed by shelf location

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

1987 - 2000

Notes

Date: Creation Date: 1987-2000