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Preservation Foundation Institutional Archives

 Collection
Identifier: PFPB_IA

Scope and Contents

The Preservation Foundation Institutional Archives (PFPB_IA) encompasses extensive records that chronicle the organization's inception in 1980 and its evolution over decades. These archives include founding documents, images, detailed reports, newsletters, and corresponence that capture the organization's early history and growth. Additionally, the collection provides comprehensive information on the Foundation's major town-serving projects, such as the restoration of Sea Gull Cottage, the revitalization of Bradley Park, and the preservation of the historic Little Red Schoolhouse. The collection also highlights the Foundation's education and environmental initiatives, such as the Heritage Education program and the development of Pan's Garden.

Dates

  • 1979-present

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational, and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions. The Institutional Archives are mainly for internal use, however, permissions are granted for qualified research requests.

The materials within the collections held by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Archives are intended for research, educational, or informational purposes only. Materials in these collections may be under copyright protection, and copyright restrictions may apply. Written permission must be obtained from the copyright holder and the Preservation Foundation Archives to copy, publish, or otherwise reproduce.

Extent

96 containers (63 binders, 21 document boxes, 10 storage boxes, 2 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following five series: • AV Collection • Educational Programs, Events, and Awards • Financial Records, Reports, and Minutes • Major Projects and Campaigns • Publications, Newsletters, Ephemera

Title
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach: Institutional Archives
Author
Amanda Capote
Date
January 2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Repository

Contact:
311 Peruvian Ave
Palm Beach FL 33480 United States