SJCPLS Online Event: WWII Era St. Johns Resources @ the State Archives - Youtube
Online tutorial explaining how to find St. Johns County World War II resources housed in Tallahassee that have been digitized and made available for free online. Information is also shared on how to gain access to non-digitized documents.
Dr. Josh Goodman
<a href="https://www.dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/archives/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida Department of State: Archives; State Archives of Florida<br /><br /></a><a href="https://www.floridamemory.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida Memory: State Library and Archives of Florida</a><br /><br /><a href="http://archivescatalog.info.florida.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">State Archives of Florida Online Catalog</a>
June 30, 2021
<a href="https://sjcpls.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Johns County Public Library</a>
State Library and Archives of Florida
Video on website; url provided below
English
Video, 28:39
Black servicemen in dress uniforms visiting from Welch Convalescent Hospital (Daytona Beach) pose in front of Castillo de San Marcos chapel.
Black servicemen in dress uniforms visiting from Welch Convalescent Hospital (Daytona Beach) pose in front of Castillo chapel. Weekly visits to the park were arranged by the American Red Cross.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
c. 1944
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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Group of male and female military service members (including Women's Army Corps members) looking at sign near ravelin entrance at the Castillo de San Marcos.
Group of male and female military service members (including Women's Army Corps) looking at sign near ravelin entrance at the Castillo de San Marcos.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
c. 1942-1945
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Color Photograph
Photograph
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Four women in military uniforms (Coast Guard SPARS) with man in tan on gundeck of the Castillo de San Marcos.
Four women in military uniforms (Coast Guard SPARS) with man in tan on gundeck of the Castillo de San Marcos.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
c. 1942-1945
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Color Photograph
Photograph
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Large group of U.S. sailors at edge of Castillo de San Marcos gundeck. These Georgia Tech Naval Cadets from Jacksonville station visited the fort prior to returning to college.
Large group of U.S. sailors at edge of Castillo de San Marcos gundeck. Georgia Tech Naval Cadets from Jacksonville station visiting the fort prior to returning to college.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
6/1/1942
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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U.S. Army camp with four large tents and the front of an Army truck. Castillo de San Marcos visible in the background.
U.S. Army camp with four large tents and the front of an Army truck. Castillo de San Marcos visible in the background.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
c. 1942
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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Machine gun mounted on rear of army truck with Castillo de San Marcos visible in the background. Two U.S. Army servicemen stand next to gun.
Machine gun mounted on rear of army truck with Castillo de San Marcos visible in the background. Two U.S. Army servicemen stand next to gun.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
1/19/1942
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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U.S. Army camp on north grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos.
U.S. Army camp on north grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos. Tents, trucks and covered trailers visible from gundeck.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
1/19/1942
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Public domain, please credit NPS, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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U.S. Coast Guard Officer Indoctrination Ceremony. Men with rifles marching in straight lines on Castillo gundeck.
U.S. Coast Guard Officer Indoctrination Graduation. Men with rifles marching in straight lines on Castillo gundeck.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
1944
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
U.S. Coast Guard
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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U.S Coast Guard Officer Indoctrination Ceremony. Officers and enlisted men standing at folding chairs in the Castillo courtyard. A few men walking to lectern at front of group.
U.S Coast Guard Officer Indoctrination Ceremony. Officers and enlisted men standing at folding chairs in the Castillo courtyard. A few men walking to lectern at front of group.
<a href="https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castillo de San Marcos National Monument</a>
1944
National Park Service, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
U.S. Coast Guard
Black and White Photograph
Photograph
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