1967 Press Photo Florida Governor Claude Kirk and fiancee Erika Mettfeld at Ball

Governor Claude Kirk with a big smile walks arm and arm with Florida's soon to be First Lady, Erika Mettfeld, a stunning green-eyed blonde from Brazil. Governor Kirk and Miss Mettfeld were special quest at the Gasparilla Festival Coronation Ball in Tampa's old guard high society. Governor Kirk and Miss Mettfeld will marry Saturday in Palm Beach.

Photo is dated 1967.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.