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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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  • Dinner at Miyako South by Bobby Smith

    Dinner at Miyako South

  • Dinner Table at Miyako South by Bobby Smith

    Dinner Table at Miyako South

  • Four Diners at Miyako South by Bobby Smith

    Four Diners at Miyako South

  • Three Diners at Miyako South by Bobby Smith

    Three Diners at Miyako South

  • Three People on a Blue Couch by Bobby Smith

    Three People on a Blue Couch

  • Two People Looking at Menus at Miyako South by Bobby Smith

    Two People Looking at Menus at Miyako South

  • Bobby Smith Kissing an Unidentified Person by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith Kissing an Unidentified Person

  • Dark-haired Person in a Dress Lounging on a Rug by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person in a Dress Lounging on a Rug

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Cutting a Cake by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Cutting a Cake

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Holding a Small Dog by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Holding a Small Dog

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Sitting on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Dress and Sitting on a Couch

  • Eddy Rivers and Another Posing beside a Sign for Roe'jer Gifts Tropical Arts by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Another Posing beside a Sign for Roe'jer Gifts Tropical Arts

  • Eddy Rivers and Another Posing in front of a Collection of Statues by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Another Posing in front of a Collection of Statues

  • Eddy Rivers and Another Posing with a Large Statue by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Another Posing with a Large Statue

  • Eddy Rivers and Kay Thompson Sitting at a Table by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Kay Thompson Sitting at a Table

  • Eddy Rivers and Kay Thompson Sitting at a Table by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Kay Thompson Sitting at a Table

  • Kay Thompson and her Friend in a Kitchen by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson and her Friend in a Kitchen

  • Kay Thompson Holding a Small Dog by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Holding a Small Dog

  • Kay Thompson Lying on a Lawn Chair on the Beach by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Lying on a Lawn Chair on the Beach

  • Kay Thompson's Friends on the Beach by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson's Friends on the Beach

  • Kay Thompson's Friends Sitting on the Beach by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson's Friends Sitting on the Beach

  • Kay Thompson Sitting in a Beach Chair by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Sitting in a Beach Chair

  • Kay Thompson Sitting in a Beach Chair with a Cigarette by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Sitting in a Beach Chair with a Cigarette

  • Kay Thompson Sitting on a Bench at the Beach by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Sitting on a Bench at the Beach

  • Kay Thompson Standing on the Beach by Bobby Smith

    Kay Thompson Standing on the Beach

  • Two People Sitting on a Sofa by Bobby Smith

    Two People Sitting on a Sofa

  • Dark-haired Person Sitting on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Sitting on a Couch

  • Pair Seated on a Couch and Holding Cigarettes by Bobby Smith

    Pair Seated on a Couch and Holding Cigarettes

  • Pair Sitting Together on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Pair Sitting Together on a Couch

  • People Posing on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    People Posing on a Couch

  • Lena Holding a Cigarette by Bobby Smith

    Lena Holding a Cigarette

  • Lena Lounging on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Lena Lounging on a Couch

  • Lena Without a Jacket by Bobby Smith

    Lena Without a Jacket

  • Miss Skippy Wearing a Ballgown by Bobby Smith

    Miss Skippy Wearing a Ballgown

  • Person in a Hat and Coat Eating Snow by Bobby Smith

    Person in a Hat and Coat Eating Snow

  • Two People Leaning Against a Car in the Snow by Bobby Smith

    Two People Leaning Against a Car in the Snow

  • Two People Standing in the Snow by Bobby Smith

    Two People Standing in the Snow

  • Beach Scene at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Beach Scene at Jack's Place

  • Black Performer Onstage at the Brass Rail by Bobby Smith

    Black Performer Onstage at the Brass Rail

  • Black Performer Singing Onstage by Bobby Smith

    Black Performer Singing Onstage

  • Bobby Smith and Another on the Beach at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Another on the Beach at Jack's Place

  • Bobby Smith and his Friends by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and his Friends

  • Bobby Smith and his Friends at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and his Friends at Jack's Place

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall at an Unidentified Bar by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall at an Unidentified Bar

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Dancing by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Dancing

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Embracing by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Embracing

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Posing in Formal Wear by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Posing in Formal Wear

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

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Sitting in front of a Christmas Tree

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Sitting with a Small Dog by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Sitting with a Small Dog

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Wearing Matching Shirts by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall Wearing Matching Shirts

  • Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall with Others by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Mary VanderWall with Others

  • Bobby Smith and Others Lounge at a Hotel by Bobby Smith

    Bobby Smith and Others Lounge at a Hotel

  • Christmas Card with Caricature of Princess Lena by Bobby Smith

    Christmas Card with Caricature of Princess Lena

  • Close-up of Bobby Smith by Bobby Smith

    Close-up of Bobby Smith

  • Couple Embracing on a Bed by Bobby Smith

    Couple Embracing on a Bed

  • Couple Embracing on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    Couple Embracing on a Couch

  • Couple in the Backseat of a Car by Bobby Smith

    Couple in the Backseat of a Car

  • Couple near the Water at Jack's Place by Bobby Smith

    Couple near the Water at Jack's Place

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

    Couple on the Beach at Jack's Place

  • Crowded Party Scene by Bobby Smith

    Crowded Party Scene

  • Dark-haired Person Blowing out Candles on a Cake by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Blowing out Candles on a Cake

  • Dark-haired Person Blowing out Candles on a Cake by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Blowing out Candles on a Cake

  • Dark-haired Person Dressed for a Themed Party by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Dressed for a Themed Party

  • Dark-haired Person Eating at Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Eating at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Dark-haired Person Holding a Dog by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Holding a Dog

  • Dark-haired Person Posing in a Bejeweled Evening Gown by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Posing in a Bejeweled Evening Gown

  • Dark-haired Person Posing in Black Gloves by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Posing in Black Gloves

  • Dark-haired Person Posing on Bayshore Boulevard by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Posing on Bayshore Boulevard

  • Dark-haired Person Sitting on a Stage by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Sitting on a Stage

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Floral Dress and Hairpiece by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Floral Dress and Hairpiece

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Polo Shirt and Glasses by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Polo Shirt and Glasses

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Striped Shirt by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Striped Shirt

  • Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit by Bobby Smith

    Dark-haired Person Wearing a Suit

  • Eddy Rivers and Another on a Lounge Chair by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Another on a Lounge Chair

  • Eddy Rivers and Another Posing for a Photo by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Another Posing for a Photo

  • Eddy Rivers and Mary VanderWall Posing Outdoors by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers and Mary VanderWall Posing Outdoors

  • Eddy Rivers in front of the Washington Monument by Bobby Smith

    Eddy Rivers in front of the Washington Monument

  • Five Guests at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Five Guests at a House Party

  • Five People Wearing Formal Attire by Bobby Smith

    Five People Wearing Formal Attire

  • Five People Wearing Formal Attire by Bobby Smith

    Five People Wearing Formal Attire

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

    Four People Drinking at Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Four People Posing in front of a Table with Drinks by Bobby Smith

    Four People Posing in front of a Table with Drinks

  • Four People Sitting at a Bar by Bobby Smith

    Four People Sitting at a Bar

  • Four People Sitting at a Table by Bobby Smith

    Four People Sitting at a Table

  • Group Photo in front of a Dinner Table by Bobby Smith

    Group Photo in front of a Dinner Table

  • Group Photo of a Softball Team by Bobby Smith

    Group Photo of a Softball Team

  • Group Photo of a Softball Team by Bobby Smith

    Group Photo of a Softball Team

  • Group Photo of Guests at a House Party by Bobby Smith

    Group Photo of Guests at a House Party

  • John Smoking a Cigarette on a Couch by Bobby Smith

    John Smoking a Cigarette on a Couch

  • Jolly Jack Posing for a Picture by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Posing for a Picture

  • Jolly Jack Wearing a Bejeweled Gown by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Wearing a Bejeweled Gown

  • Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathered Headdress by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathered Headdress

  • Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat

  • Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Wearing a Feathery Hat

  • Jolly Jack Wearing an Ornate Costume by Bobby Smith

    Jolly Jack Wearing an Ornate Costume

  • Light-haired Person Sitting in Jimmie White's Tavern by Bobby Smith

    Light-haired Person Sitting in Jimmie White's Tavern

  • Light-haired Person Wearing a Floral Blouse and Posing on a Chair by Bobby Smith

    Light-haired Person Wearing a Floral Blouse and Posing on a Chair

  • Mary VanderWall and Another Embracing by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and Another Embracing

  • Mary VanderWall and Another in front of a Cabin by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and Another in front of a Cabin

  • Mary VanderWall and her Friends by Bobby Smith

    Mary VanderWall and her Friends

 
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