Gov. Leroy Collins Turning the First Soil at USF Groundbreaking Ceremony

Creator

University of South Florida

Files

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Creation Date

9-5-1958

Abstract

Gov. LeRoy Collins uses a golden shovel to turn the first soil at the groundbreaking for the Tampa campus in 1958. In the background is a billboard announcing the first buildings that will be constructed at the site.

Alt Text

A group of people gathered outdoors with a banner reading "University of South Florida" behind them. Several individuals are holding shovels, and there is a microphone setup visible.

Keywords

Governors, Rites and ceremonies, Groundbreakings, LeRoy Collins, University of South Florida Tampa

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.)

Identifier

U10-00163

Recommended Citation

University of South Florida, "Gov. Leroy Collins Turning the First Soil at USF Groundbreaking Ceremony" (1958). USF Photograph Collection. Image 159.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_photos/159