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Bobby Smith Photograph Collection

Bobby Smith Photograph Collection

 

The Bobby Smith Photography Collection includes a rare set of images taken by the late Bobby Smith. Smith was co-founder of the Metropolitan Community Church in Tampa and a member of the local LGBTQ+ community and bar scene. Smith’s personal and professional photographs include both portraits and candid shots.

The collection consists of nearly 450 photographs documenting Tampa’s LGBTQ+ communities from the 1950s to the 1970s. Images of popular hang-outs, such as Jack’s Place, the Knotty Pine, Jimmie White's Tavern and the Brass Rail, are included. A portion of the collection has been digitized and are available online.

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  • Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a Bar by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a Bar

  • Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a House Party

  • Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and her Friends at a House Party

  • Mary VanderWall and her Friends Seated in a Booth by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and her Friends Seated in a Booth

  • Mary VanderWall at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall at a House Party

  • Mary VanderWall Being Kissed on the Cheek by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Being Kissed on the Cheek

  • Mary VanderWall Blowing out Candles on a Birthday Cake by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Blowing out Candles on a Birthday Cake

  • Mary VanderWall Blowing out Candles on a Decorated Birthday Cake by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Blowing out Candles on a Decorated Birthday Cake

  • Mary VanderWall Cutting Into a Birthday Cake by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Cutting Into a Birthday Cake

  • Mary VanderWall Holding a Black Cat by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Holding a Black Cat

  • Mary VanderWall Holding a Dog by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Holding a Dog

  • Mary VanderWall, John, and Larry Standing By a Car by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall, John, and Larry Standing By a Car

  • Mary VanderWall Lounging By the Water by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Lounging By the Water

  • Mary VanderWall Opening a Birthday Present by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Opening a Birthday Present

  • Mary VanderWall Posing with Guests at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Posing with Guests at a House Party

  • Mary VanderWall's Birthday Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall's Birthday Party

  • Mary VanderWall Sitting in a Chair at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Sitting in a Chair at a House Party

  • Mary VanderWall Sitting in front a Christmas Tree by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Sitting in front a Christmas Tree

  • Mary VanderWall Sitting on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Sitting on a Couch

  • Mary VanderWall Standing in Front of a Restaurant by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Standing in Front of a Restaurant

  • Mary VanderWall Standing To Open a Birthday Present by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall Standing To Open a Birthday Present

  • Newlywed Couple at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Newlywed Couple at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Pair Laughing Together at a Party by Bobby Smith

    Pair Laughing Together at a Party

  • Pair of Dancers Posing for a Picture by Bobby Smith

    Pair of Dancers Posing for a Picture

  • Pair Posing Together for a Photo by Bobby Smith

    Pair Posing Together for a Photo

  • Party at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Party at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Party Guests Holding Cigarettes and Drinks by Bobby Smith

    Party Guests Holding Cigarettes and Drinks

  • Party Guests Sitting around a Coffee Table by Bobby Smith

    Party Guests Sitting around a Coffee Table

  • Party Guests Sitting on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Party Guests Sitting on a Couch

  • Patrons at the Knotty Pine by Bobby Smith

    Patrons at the Knotty Pine

  • People Smoking at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    People Smoking at a House Party

  • Person in a Wig Lifting Up Their Dress by Bobby Smith

    Person in a Wig Lifting Up Their Dress

  • Picture of a Young Bobby Smith by Bobby Smith

    Picture of a Young Bobby Smith

  • Portrait of a Black Person Wearing a String of Pearls by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Black Person Wearing a String of Pearls

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Black Evening Gown by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Black Evening Gown

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Diamond Necklace by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Diamond Necklace

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Headscarf by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Headscarf

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Strapless Dress by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Strapless Dress

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit and Tie by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit and Tie

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a White Suit by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person Wearing a White Suit

  • Portrait of a Dark-haired Person with a Mustache by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Dark-haired Person with a Mustache

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Smoking a Cigarette by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Smoking a Cigarette

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a Floral Gown by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a Floral Gown

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing an Elegant Gown by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing an Elegant Gown

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a Wedding Dress by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a Wedding Dress

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a White Hat by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a White Hat

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a White Hat and Posing for the Camera by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing a White Hat and Posing for the Camera

  • Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing Gloves by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a Light-haired Person Wearing Gloves

  • Portrait of a White Performer by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of a White Performer

  • Portrait of Eddy Rivers by Bobby Smith

    Portrait of Eddy Rivers

  • Several Couples Sitting on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Several Couples Sitting on a Couch

  • Shadowed Portrait of a Person Holding a Cigarette by Bobby Smith

    Shadowed Portrait of a Person Holding a Cigarette

  • Shadowed Portrait of a Person Lying on a Pillow by Bobby Smith

    Shadowed Portrait of a Person Lying on a Pillow

  • Shadowed Portrait of Mary VanderWall by Bobby Smith

    Shadowed Portrait of Mary VanderWall

  • Silhouette of a Person Standing on a Florida Beach by Bobby Smith

    Silhouette of a Person Standing on a Florida Beach

  • Six Guests at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Six Guests at a House Party

  • Six People Dressed for a Special Occasion by Bobby Smith

    Six People Dressed for a Special Occasion

  • Six People Wearing Wigs and Evening Wear by Bobby Smith

    Six People Wearing Wigs and Evening Wear

  • Teenager Sitting Atop a Car by Bobby Smith

    Teenager Sitting Atop a Car

  • Three Guests at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Three Guests at a House Party

  • Three People Dressed for a Special Occasion by Bobby Smith

    Three People Dressed for a Special Occasion

  • Three People Dressed in Western Costumes at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Three People Dressed in Western Costumes at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Three People Drinking at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Three People Drinking at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Three People on a Beach by Bobby Smith

    Three People on a Beach

  • Three People on the Beach at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Three People on the Beach at Jack's Place

  • Three People Posing for a Picture at the Knotty Pine by Bobby Smith

    Three People Posing for a Picture at the Knotty Pine

  • Three People Posing for a Picture with a White Performer by Bobby Smith

    Three People Posing for a Picture with a White Performer

  • Three People Posing in front of a Wedding Cake by Bobby Smith

    Three People Posing in front of a Wedding Cake

  • Three People Sitting at a Bar by Bobby Smith

    Three People Sitting at a Bar

  • Three People Sitting in a Living Room by Bobby Smith

    Three People Sitting in a Living Room

  • Three People Standing Near the Water at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Three People Standing Near the Water at Jack's Place

  • Two Couples at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Two Couples at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Two Dancers Dressed in Leopard Print Swimwear by Bobby Smith

    Two Dancers Dressed in Leopard Print Swimwear

  • Two Dancers in the Middle of Routine by Bobby Smith

    Two Dancers in the Middle of Routine

  • Two Dark-haired People Getting Dressed for a Themed Party by Bobby Smith

    Two Dark-haired People Getting Dressed for a Themed Party

  • Two Newlywed Couples Kissing at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Two Newlywed Couples Kissing at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Two People at a Bar Dressed in Formal Attire by Bobby Smith

    Two People at a Bar Dressed in Formal Attire

  • Two People Dressed for a Themed Party by Bobby Smith

    Two People Dressed for a Themed Party

  • Two People Dressed in Formal Attire by Bobby Smith

    Two People Dressed in Formal Attire

  • Two People Dressed in Western Costumes at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Two People Dressed in Western Costumes at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Two People Embracing at a Party by Bobby Smith

    Two People Embracing at a Party

  • Two People Embracing Near the Water at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Two People Embracing Near the Water at Jack's Place

  • Two People Holding Easter Baskets by Bobby Smith

    Two People Holding Easter Baskets

  • Two People in Collared Shirts by Bobby Smith

    Two People in Collared Shirts

  • Two People in Dresses Standing in front of a Bar by Bobby Smith

    Two People in Dresses Standing in front of a Bar

  • Two People in Matching Striped Shirts by Bobby Smith

    Two People in Matching Striped Shirts

  • Two People in Wigs Standing Near a Stage by Bobby Smith

    Two People in Wigs Standing Near a Stage

  • Two People Laughing with their Arms around Each Other by Bobby Smith

    Two People Laughing with their Arms around Each Other

  • Two People Lounging in a Chair by Bobby Smith

    Two People Lounging in a Chair

  • Two People on the Beach at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Two People on the Beach at Jack's Place

  • Two People Seated at a Table by Bobby Smith

    Two People Seated at a Table

  • Two People Seated Atop One Another at a Table by Bobby Smith

    Two People Seated Atop One Another at a Table

  • Two People Sitting on a Couch with a Dog by Bobby Smith

    Two People Sitting on a Couch with a Dog

  • Two People Sitting Together and Holding Hands by Bobby Smith

    Two People Sitting Together and Holding Hands

  • Two People Sitting Together at a Themed Party by Bobby Smith

    Two People Sitting Together at a Themed Party

  • Two People Standing on the Stage of the Tampa Theatre by Bobby Smith

    Two People Standing on the Stage of the Tampa Theatre

  • Two People with Flowers in their Hair by Bobby Smith

    Two People with Flowers in their Hair

  • Two People with their Arms around Each Other by Bobby Smith

    Two People with their Arms around Each Other

  • Two White Performers in Two-piece Dresses by Bobby Smith

    Two White Performers in Two-piece Dresses

 
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