1962 time capsule discovered by Tampa staff
Tampa staff made a surprising find while preparing for their 100th-anniversary exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center – a 1962 time capsule. To access the contents, they had to break open a welded copper box using a hammer and crowbar. The discovery shed light on the organization's beginnings in the early 1960s.
Included in the time capsule was a telegram from former U.S. President Herbert Hoover, who was the board chairman of the Boys' Clubs of America at the time. The artifacts also featured paper programs from the club's grand opening, black-and-white photographs from a ceremonial dinner, a cigar, and the congratulatory telegram from President Hoover.
The items gave a glimpse into the 1960s context - with references to communism and the Cold War. Senior Director of Communications Ava Cahoon noted the historical significance, saying, "It literally felt like a step back in time." The newly discovered artifacts will be part of the organization's centennial exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center, which will run from October 1 through November 30. The organization plans to create a new time capsule to document the current era as part of the centennial celebrations.
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