The exhibit is drawn from Florida-related
materials in the Institute's collection of letters, photographs, artifacts
and memorabilia. It represents the war-time experiences of Florida
Citizens as well as service people from around the country who were
stationed in Florida. Original materials were digitally reproduced and
mounted on laminated panels.
Categories of Interest (panels):
Men at War, Women in the War, On the Home Front, Forever Young, Mail Call,
Boots Thomas, Claude Pepper, Religion and the War, Entertainment, In the
News, African Americans and Seminoles, Civilian Efforts. Informational panel
about the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience. Also included
are an Overview of the War as it affected Florida, a time line of the
war in general and a map showing the military installations located in war
time Florida.
Required
Space Needed: The background unit (leans against
a wall) is 6' wide by 8' tall. Two free standing units are each 9' wide by 6' tall and they are double-
sided so there should be room enough to circulate around them.
Insurance: The hosting agency must have and show proof of having a minimum of
$4,500.00 insurance (property floater insurance for property of others) to
replace the exhibit should it be damaged while in their care.
Shipping Cost: The hosting agency must pay the round trip shipping costs
around $200.00 for 4 boxes. We also require that the agency
use our shipping vendor AAA Cooper (850 - 576-1146). Generally it has cost
no more than $200.00 both ways but with the increase in gas prices it might have increased.
Contact: If you are interested in displaying this whole traveling exhibit contact
and she will be happy to send
you further information and forms.
