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Correspondence (misc.)

 File — Box: 2

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of scrapbooks, correspondence (including World War II, gubernatorial, and personal letters), essays, speeches, and financial information. The date range of the material is 1926-1953, but the majority of the collection is dated between 1940-1951. Material for Warren's campaign for governor in 1940 and 1948 are also included in the collection. The Senate Special Committee to investigate crime in Interstate Commerce, also know as the Kefauver Committee, investigated organized crime in Florida during Warren's term as governor. This collection contains statements, information, and correspondence pertaining to Fuller Warren's battle with Chairman Kefauver. Also, documents relating to Fuller Warren's libel suit against Collier's magazine are included. Ten scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings documenting Warren's career for the years 1948-1951.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1953

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear feet (3 boxes; 10 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755