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“At the Centennial – Mary Call Collins Wore Her Grandmother’s Dress.”
This article in the women's section of the Tampa Morning Tribune describes the Centennial celebration where Mary Call Darby Collins wore a dress previously worn by her grandmother Mary Call Brevard.
“Battle of New Orleans and Defeat of the British under the Command of Sir Edward Packenham [Sic] by Genl. Andrew Jackson 8th Jany. 1815 / Drawn by S. Seymour ; Engraved by J. W. Steel.,”
From Library of Congress: "Print shows, in the center, General Andrew Jackson receiving the salute of General Richard Call while Major Livingston rides up behind Jackson. In the background, American soldiers fight the British."
“Call’s Cause Goes Down With the Stars and Stripes”
Another article of the series begun by Bert Collier (see "Richard Keith Call Opposed Florida's Secession") published in the Palm Beach Post is identical to that from the Fort Myers News-Press. Though this article doesn't provide any additional…
“Capital Mourned Ellen Call Long On Dec. 18, 1905”
57 years after the death of Ellen Call Long, the Tallahassee Democrat published an article about Ellen Call Long and her connection to Tallahassee history. It mentions her early childhood and, unlike the other newspapers about her death, includes a…
“Earth to Earth: Burial of Mrs. Ellen Call Long”
This obituary of Ellen Call Long details the funeral service that took place at The Grove. It describes the day, who was in attendance, and The Grove. The following article discusses Ellen Call Long's writing career and family heritage. The obituary…
“Everyone Watches the ‘New Family’”
This article covers the activities of the Collins family shortly after the election of LeRoy Collins as Governor of Florida. Rather than focus on LeRoy Collins, it instead focuses on his wife Mary Call Collins and her family history in Tallahassee.…