Hampton Dunn Collection - Records

Henry Hampton Dunn was born in Floral City, Florida on December 14, 1916 with his twin sister Hazel. Dunn was a lifelong journalist and published his first article in 1932 as a Boy Scout correspondent for the Citrus County Chronicle. During his high school years, which he completed in Tampa, he wrote sports reviews for the Tampa Tribune and Florida Times Union. His syndicated columns included “Photouring Florida” (began in 1966), “Floridana,” and “Palm Tree Politics.” During his later years, he presented “Hampton Dunn’s Yesterdays” – little histories of Florida events – on WTVT, Channel 13. The collection consists of syndicated newspaper clippings, ephemera, correspondence, brochures, photographs, and articles written about the various places and people of Florida.

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Press Release, Tampa Theatre’s 52nd Birthday Party, October 15, 1978

Tampa Theatre and Arts Council of Hillsborough County

Press release announcing celebrations for Tampa Theatre’s 52nd birthday on October 15, 1978.
Invitation, Fourth Annual Awards Reception, May 8

Tampa Preservation, Inc.

Invitation from Tampa Preservation, Inc. for the Fourth Annual Awards Reception help at Tampa Theatre on May 8.
Brochure, Tampa Theatre: A Renaissance, January 22, 1977

Tampa Theatre

A brochure advertising Tampa Theatre: A Renaissance, the reopening event for the theater on January 22, 1977. Included are photographs and a pledge card for fundraising.
Press Release, Tampa Theatre: A Look Back

Tampa Theatre

Press release reflecting on the history of Tampa Theatre, including its construction and programming across decades.
Program, Tampa Theatre: A Renaissance, January 22, 1977

Tampa Theatre

Program for Tampa Theatre: A Renaissance, commemorating the reopening of the theater on January 22, 1977. Included is a list of patrons and an overview of the programming for the evening.
Souvenir Program, Tampa Theatre Opening, January 1977

Tampa Theatre

A facsimile reprinting of the original October 15, 1926 opening program for Tampa Theatre. This reproduction was printed in January 1977 to commemorate the reopening of the theater.