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View 407: On The Origin of Species

It is not often one gets to not only see but hold something historically and personally significant as I was able to do recently in Florida State University’s Robert Manning Strozier Library Special Collections and Archives Reading Room. One of the archivists … Continue reading

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Photographing Details at Tourist Attractions

One of my favorite things to do when visiting any travel destination is finding fun details which add to the story of the trip.  Sometimes I know about the details before I get there like Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney … Continue reading

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View 241: Human Interest

As I was reviewing the photos I choose to share last week, I realized something was missing.  Technically they were good.  They were informative but did not include a lot of storytelling. Take the Westcott Building I posted on Friday. … Continue reading

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Florida State University

The historic collegiate gothic building was built in 1910 and served as then Florida State College’s administration building by which it was known until 1936. In that year the building was renamed the James D. Westcott, Jr. Memorial Building by then university president Edward … Continue reading

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