Local History Archive | Manuscript Collection List
A0064 – Harriet & George Seegitz Collection
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title: Harriet & George Seegitz Collection
Date span: 1900-1942
Physical description: 1.3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Language note: English
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Restriction on Access: The collection is available for supervised use by appointment during normal Boynton Beach City Library hours. Users are required to complete a registration form and comply with the library’s regulations governing use.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction: Materials in the collections are to be used for private study, scholarship, or research in accord with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). The Boynton Beach City Library adheres to all conditions specified in the law when providing reproductions of copyrighted material. Any use of a reproduction in excess of “fair use," may result in the user’s liability for copyright infringement.
Acquisition Information: Gift of Janet Hakala (2016.021)
Preferred Citation: Collection title including series, box, and folder numbers, Boynton Beach City Library
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION
Historical Note: George Seegitz (c. 1882-c1966) served in the Spanish-American war c. 1900-1903. His career focused on music, musical theater, and song writing. He lived in Cleveland, Ohio and Boynton Beach, Florida. In later life, he carved in wood and plexiglass and exhibited them in his home, Casa Artistica, on SE 5th Avenue at Seacrest Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida. George Seegitz married Harriet Dittman (1886-1965) in 1907 and came to Boynton in 1929. Harriet Seegitz belonged to many local organizations, including the Boynton Woman’s Club, Needlecraft Club, Book Club, and Garden Club.
Scope and Content Note: Chiefly George Seegitz's Spanish American war medals, and supporting documents, and Harriet Seegitz's photographs, chiefly of local clubs in the 1930s, including the needlecraft club. Also includes two stamps, the California Gold Centennial for 3 cents (worth about 45 cents in 2020), and the US 1 and a half cent with Martha Washington (worth about 20 cents in 2020).
Keywords:
Military decorations
Spanish-American War (1898)
Women--Societies and clubs
Custodial History: Material collected by a niece of George Seegitz, Mrs. Donald R. Smith of Delray Beach. Collection came to Boynton Beach City Library from the Boynton Beach Historical Society. Some photographs noted as being in collection are missing.
Processing Information: Collection processed in 2017 / sms
Date of Finding Aid: May 2019 / gc
CONTAINER LIST
Box 1
Folder 1: 2 stamps:
1. California Gold Centennial 3 cents
2. US 1 ½ cent with Martha Washington
Folder 2: List of George Seegitz’s Spanish American war medals, n.d.
Folder 3: Sharpshooter medal with empty envelope
Folder 4: George Seegitz’s military record 1900-1903 (copy)
Folder 5: Five photos, marked as given by Mrs. Donald R. Smith, Delray Beach. Identification on separate sheet. Available for viewing at FIU's Digital Collections.
1. Group portrait of women with instruments, c. 1932 (A0064-001)
2. Garden Club, Briny Breezes, c. 1932 (A0064-002)
3. Needlecraft Club at Briny Breezes, 1932 (A0064-003)
4. George Seegitz and wife, 1942 (A0064-004)
5. Needlecraft Club at Boynton Casino, c. 1932 (A0064-005)
Folder 6:
1. Handwritten draft of letter from Mrs. Donald Sharp to US Government Records Department requesting to have medals restored. 1972-09-18
2. Letter from Eleanore Shoop, Deputy Recorder of Deeds, DC, returning service discharge and military record (not included here)
Box 2
Eight medals
