L Thomas Roberts

Deland L Thomas Roberts

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 127). Table of Contents: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Henry DeLand Comes to Town -- 2. Stetson University -- 3. About Town -- 4. Houses of Worship -- 5. Home Sweet Home -- 6. Tin-can Tourists and Snowbirds -- 7. Real Photos, Real Lives -- 8. Pastimes -- 9. Greetings from DeLand -- Bibliography. Contributor Bio:  Roberts, L Thomas L. Thomas "Tom" Roberts is a past president and historian of the year of the West Volusia Historical Society. He has lived in DeLand since attending Stetson University from 1983 to 1987. The majority of the imagery used for this book comes courtesy of Jim Cara, owner of the most complete collection of DeLand postcards in existence.