Wehman Collection of Florida Spanish American War Photographs

Collection

Identifier: W06

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 27 nineteenth century photographs of Tampa during the Spanish American War.

Dates

Created: 1898
Other: Majority of material found in 1898
Other: Date acquired: 10/03/1994

Creator

Wehman Family (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Images in this collection depict military camp life of officers stationed in Tampa during the Spanish American War, as well as the innerworkings of the Port of Tampa during the period. Identified regiments include: 4th Cavalry, 69th New York, and 32nd. Unidentified troops, cavalry, medical officers, bugle players, officers, and Red Cross officials are represented in the photographs. Also pictured are ships, weaponry, and military drills. All photographs are dated 1898.

Arrangement Note

Items in the collection are arranged numerically at the item level.

Source of Acquisition

Joyce E. Wehman

Method of Acquisition

Purchase

Related Materials

Wamsley Collection of Spanish American War Photos, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Subjects

Photographs--Florida Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Spanish-American War, 1898 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Tampa (Fla.) -- History Subject Source: Local sources