The property in Lake Wales, Fla., which is listed on the National Historic Register, has prepared “Mountain Lake: The Formative History and Enduring Nature of the Colony” as part of its centennial celebration. Individuals involved with the property’s development who are featured in the book include famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and publishing magnate Edward W. Bok.
Living History
A variety of factors have prompted clubs to get serious about capturing and presenting their pasts in a way that can also promote the value of membership for generations to come. Here are some do’s and don’ts for creating permanent archives that will properly put the “story” in history.