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"Greeting from Nassau Bahamas" Scrapbook
SPC.2023.001
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: "Greeting from Nassau Bahamas" Scrapbook
Creator:
Iles, Gilbert J.
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.001
Physical Description:
1 box
(one scrapbook)
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date: June 1947
Abstract: This collection contains one scrapbook. In June 1947, Gilbert J. Iles and his mother, presumably Berdella Iles went on a trip
to Nassau, Bahamas. In the creator's words the scrapbook starts by stating: "In June 1947, mother and I went to Nassau, Bahamas
to visit Bill and Theda who were engaged in missionary work in that field. He was pastor of the two churches in the city --
the Shirley street church and the Grants Town church. We made the trip by car to Miami and from there to Nassau by Pan American
airplane, taking 65 minutes for the plane trip. The following pages depict, by words and pictures, the wonders and pleasures
of our vacation."
Language of Material:
English
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This scrapbook dated June 1947 contains ephemera such as a Pan American passenger coupon, napkin, and doily; photographs and
postcards of an airplane; homes and cottages in Nassau; images taken at a public open-air market; the Water Tower and Queen's
staircase; Fort Fincastle; Fort Charlotte; Marine Gardens; a cave that was the former meeting place of Seventh-day Adventists;
beaches; local Bahamians; flora and fauna; hotels such as Fort Montagu Beach Hotel and Royal Victoria Hotel; Supreme Court;
taxis; and other places visited during their trip. Also included in this scrapbook is a detailed written account of the trip
by Gilbert J. Iles; an itinerary for places they visited and wanted to visit during their trip; Bahama Islands map; clippings;
a S.S. Evangeline cruise program; church programs, prayers, programs, and announcements; and other material.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Nassau (Bahamas)
Scrapbooks
Photographs
Church work
Missionaries