SOC. Social Activism, Social Organizations, Social Research

Abstract

The collection documents the life and career of African American educator, A. Quinn Jones, his wife Frederica Jones, and the African American community in Gainesville, Florida, concentrating on Lincoln High School and the Greater Bethel AME Church.

Abstract

Papers of social activist Robert Benjamin Canney, primarily related to his trial and imprisonment following a 1970 anti-war demonstration in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Abstract

The Records of the League of Women Voters of Florida document the League's activities related to increasing women's involvement in politics and improving Florida's legislation.

Abstract

Records of the Gainesville Women for Equal Rights including correspondence, meeting minutes, and newsletters.

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...

Abstract

This collection consists of material used in a documentary on the bombing of Harry T. Moore's home in Mims, Florida, in December 1951. The film was entitled Freedom Never Dies: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore.

Abstract

Women's Trade Union League, social work, suffrage, anti-war, personal papers, photos, correspondence, and biographical material on Robins family members.

Abstract

Manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents relating to Ethel Beebe and to her career as a writer and animal rights activist.

Abstract

Writings of Lucius Moody Bristol, Special Status Professor at the University of Florida.

Abstract

Collection contains records from the LGBT Concerns Committee, now the LGBTQ+ Presidential Advisory Committee at the University of Florida. Includes meeting minutes, newsletters, work on updating UF's non-discrimination policy, domestic partner benefits, and reports from the committee. Also contains information on LGBTQ+ history at the University of Florida.