Possum Trot Historical Collection: Documents and Newspaper Clippings

Authors

Robert Barnum

Files

Description

This collection provides a detailed look into the agricultural and personal history of the Barnum family, owners of Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery in the Redland area of Miami-Dade County. The materials include scanned documents, newspaper clippings, personal family photos, and historical records related to the Barnum family’s agricultural legacy, local land ownership, and connections to key agricultural figures and practices in South Florida.

Publication Date

2021

City

Homestead, Florida

Keywords

Possum Trot, Barnum Family, Redlands, Miami Agriculture, Tropical Fruits, Regenerative Farming, Historical Land Ownership

Disciplines

Earth Sciences | Natural Resources and Conservation | Other Earth Sciences | Soil Science | Sustainability

Comments

Included in this Collection:

Newspaper Clippings: Articles from The Miami News (Nov 7, 1965) detailing the agricultural contributions of Robert Barnum and the broader Barnum family’s involvement in tropical fruit farming in the Redlands region.

Personal Documents: Scanned personal and family documents, including Robert Barnum’s identification records, family photographs, and correspondences highlighting the family’s history and involvement in South Florida’s agricultural sector.

Institutional Research and Communication: Documents detailing communication between FIU faculty and researchers, including records related to visits to the Homestead Townhall Museum, research on local agricultural history, and land ownership.

Possum Trot Aerial Images: Aerial images showcasing the layout and scale of Possum Trot Nursery, emphasizing its significant contributions to regenerative farming and the preservation of tropical fruit species.

Family Obituaries and Photos: Obituaries for Lynton L. Barnum (Robert's uncle) and other members of the Barnum family, as well as a photograph of Robert Barnum's parents, John and Eunice Barnum, providing insight into the family's legacy and personal history.

Access to these materials is limited to FIU-affiliated users due to copyright restrictions.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed within the Possum Trot Oral History Project are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Florida International University, the FIU Department of Earth & Environment’s Agroecology Program, the FIU Institute of Environment, FIU College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Florida, or any affiliated institutions. The content of these interviews, provided for educational and archival purposes, does not imply an endorsement by FIU or its partners.

Recommended Citation

Barnum, Robert, "Possum Trot Historical Collection: Documents and Newspaper Clippings" (2021). Possum Trot. 7.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/possumtrot/7