The Untold Stories of UF.COM and Wilmont Gardens
Discover the deep interconnections in the history of UF.COM and Wilmont Gardens through key figures like Dr. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, George Thomas Harrell, and Harold Hume. Uncover the evolution of the University of Florida from its humble beginnings to a renowned institution, intertwined with pivotal moments in medical research, education, and horticulture. Explore the legacy of individuals who shaped the institution and community through their passion and dedication.
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The Magic of Lifes Interconnections The History of UF COM and Wilmont Gardens Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD, OBGYN The Empress of Winter Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD
George Thomas Harrell (1908- 1999) Professor of medical research 1st Dean - University of Florida COM 1956 Established a College of Medicine and Nursing Emphasized training doctors to understand and care for the whole patient Advocated for teaching students in small groups
UF History 1866 East Florida Seminary per Governor Brown, opens in Gainesville 1903 Named University of Florida 1924 Became co-educational 1940 s Wilmont gardens and ACS due to Wilmont 1950 s Dr. Harrell worked with Dr. J Hillis Miller to plan integrated health center Senator Shands lobbied for teaching Hospital in Gainesville (renamed in 1965) 1956 Opened COM and Nursing, and brought Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Professions, Nursing and Health library to medical campus
Harold Hume UF 1904 Hume eventually left Florida Agricultural College to work at the North Carolina Research Station and then at northern Florida s Glen St. Mary Nurseries Company, a business focused on growing citrus trees. Came back to UF 1930 study fruit flies Interim president 1947 Composed, dedicated, leader Provost 1949 Affectionately known as the Grand Old Man of Agriculture,
Camellia History - ?? Originated in Orient Japan and China > 20,000 named varieties The Camellia was named by Linnaeus in honor of a Jesuit priest serving in the Philippines - Joseph Kamel. Most popular camellia camellia sinesnsis (1700 BC) 1650 - East India company brought it from China to Europe So you might say that a camellia was the origin of the Revolution which created the United States as a separate country from Great Britain.
Wilmot was a founding member of the American Camellia Society, which was established on the University of Florida campus in 1946. Met and Worked with Hume He edited the society s yearbook through 1949 and died in 1950 at the age of 52. Hume was devastated. In his memory, friends and colleagues from the United States and abroad donated over 300 rare varieties of camellias to establish the gardens bearing his name. A monument to Wilmot Botanical Gardens was unveiled in the center of the gardens in 1954.
1961 1965 Gatorade invented 1967 VA Hospital dedicated 1972 College of Dentistry opens 1976 College of Veterinary medicine opens 1980 and on many names we know Dockery, Deal, Challoner, Gutekunst, Tisher, Barrett, Sanders, Rarey, Good, and many more
Mom and Dad (one Kiss) ME Dr. Tisher Garden resurrection 2006 Dr. Harrell Dr Harold Hume (camellias, azaleas, pecans, citrus) Royal Wilmont Founding member ACS Dr. Bill and Nancy Mendenhall UF COM Wilmont gardens and Therapeutic Horticulture Research Education Patient care
Mans attitude toward nature is today critically important simply because we have now acquired a fateful power to alter and destroy nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.
Arrived in Gainesville, FL July 1st 1972 Due to Dr. Harrell
ART AND SCIENCE MEET ON EQUAL TERMS AT CROSSROADS HUMAN CREATIVE SPIRIT ALLOWS ONE TO SEE JOY AND CONNECTIONS IN LIFE
April 8th, 1987 White House Rose Garden
American Camellia Society Founded 1945 Hume and Wilmont Founding members US emerging from world war, gas rations, 4 years of home confinement Hume wrote letter to Wilmot (world camellia expert) to support formation of national camellia organization Hume 1st president 1st meeting 1945 Macon, GA 100 participants Now 8000 members Camellia Trail location in Wilmont generous donation from the Dr s Mendenhall
Grateful/Gratitude Amazing Clinical and Research Faculty Staff Families and Friends Residents Students University of Florida Individuals Who Believed in the Wilmont
