Glass jar keepsake full of dirt/sand from the groundbreaking ceremony for the shared campus of Polk Community College and the University of South Florida. This campus would later become the Lakeland Campus of Polk State College. A golden colored label is on the side of the jar. "1986 PCC~USF Lakeland, FL." is printed on the center of the label in dark green. The jar is sealed with a clear plastic top.
Date Issued
1986-09-23
Identifier
pkc_mem_pcc_0001
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Title
LK Campus Groundbreaking Invitation.
Abstract/Description
Light beige postcard sized invitation to the Polk Community College / University of South Florida Ground Breaking Celebration, held at the Lakeland Civic Center on September 23, 1986. There is printing on one side of the invitation, the other side is blank. This invitation would have been mailed along with an RSVP.
Identifier
pkc_groundbreaking_lk_001
Format
E-book
Title
LK Campus Groundbreaking Invitation Confirmation.
Abstract/Description
Confirmation letter to the Polk Community College and University of South Florida groundbreaking ceremony on September 23, 1986. The letter is printed on light beige Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce letterhead and would have included one or more name badges to be used for entry to the event.
Identifier
pkc_groundbreaking_lk_003
Format
E-book
Title
LK Campus Groundbreaking Invitation RSVP.
Abstract/Description
Light beige postcard sized RSVP for the Polk Community College / University of South Florida Ground Breaking Celebration, held at the Lakeland Civic Center on September 23, 1986. The RSVP is two sided, with the mailing address on one side. This RSVP would have been mailed along with an invitation to the celebration.
Identifier
pkc_groundbreaking_lk_002
Format
E-book
Title
WH Campus Groundbreaking.
Abstract/Description
Image of Polk Junior College Groundbreaking Ceremony. Campus President Dr. Fred T. Lenfestey and another gentleman (possibly Dr. Allen Cole) are posing with the ceremonial shovel and dirt from the ground of the Winter Haven Golf Course. This would become the permanent site of the Winter Haven campus.
Identifier
pkc_groundbreaking_wh_001
Format
Image (JPEG)
Title
WH Campus Groundbreaking Invitation.
Abstract/Description
Invitation to the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the permanent campus site of Polk Junior College (Polk State College) in Winter Haven, FL. (1st permanent campus on 100 acres of former golf course land overlooking Lake Elbert.)