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POL. Politics, Law, Courts

 Classification
Identifier: POL

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

James Patton Anderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 247
Abstract

J. Patton Anderson's personal papers, including Civil War battle reports and military and personal correspondence. Also, correspondence to his wife, Etta Adair Anderson, after his death in 1872.

Dates: 1836-1976; Majority of material found within 1847-1909

Jane Hiers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0621
Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, committee notes, and other records related to Criminal Justice, Civil Rights, and local politics in Gainesville and Alachua County created by Gainesville local community activist Jane Hiers.

Dates: 1955 - 2004

Johns Committee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0532
Abstract

Documents produced by the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, also known as the Johns Committee, as part of its mission to investigate homosexuals in the state of Florida.

Dates: 1963 - 1965

Joseph Edward Hendricks Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 051
Abstract

Legislative correspondence of U.S. representative from Florida (1937-1949).

Dates: 1931-1948

Lawton Chiles Senate Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0328
Abstract Lawton Chiles, Jr. (1930-1999) was a Democratic politician who served in the Florida state legislature and the U.S. Senate. He served three terms in the Senate before retiring. He later ran for and won the Florida Governor's seat where he served until his death. Chiles is most known for his work on government reform (Government in the Sunshine Act) and environmental concerns (Big Cypress National Preserve, phosphate mining in Osceola National Forest), as well as being a strong advocate for...
Dates: 1958-1988; Majority of material found within 1971-1988

Lois Hensel Collection on the Gainesville Eight

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0354
Abstract The "Gainesville Eight," a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters associated with Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), planned a demonstration during the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami, Florida. They were arrested and charged on accusations of plotting a violent protest, but were later acquitted due to lack of evidence and signs of government interference. This collection houses newspaper clippings covering the trail, juror notes, VVAW papers, some correspondence, and...
Dates: 1973-2015, undated; Majority of material found within 1973-1978

Manning Julian Dauer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 026
Abstract

Correspondence, writings, teaching materials and other papers of historian and political scientist Manning J. Dauer.

Dates: 1900-1987

Maxine E. Baker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 198
Abstract

Political and organizational papers of Maxine E. Baker during the years from 1934-1974.

Dates: 1934-1974

May Mann Jennings Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 057
Abstract

Correspondence and miscellaneous materials of May Mann Jennings, a political and environmental activist.

Dates: 1889-1963

Millard Fillmore Caldwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 010
Abstract

Correspondence relating to the establishment of the Regional Council for Education; gubernatorial campaign material; and speeches delivered by Caldwell.

Dates: 1938-1950