07. P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History

Classification

Identifier: 07

Florida History major manuscript collections include the papers of many prominent political and social leaders, as well as the papers of civic, trade and social organizations. Many of the manuscript groups contain business records as well as photographic materials that document the state's agricultural, environmental, military, and social history (the citrus, cattle, and naval stores industries; Seminole Wars; ethnic relations; immigration; etc.). Please note that a separate list exists for the Florida History Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

Found in 223 Collections and/or Records:

C. Farris Bryant Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 288

Abstract The papers of Farris Bryant cover the years 1942 to 1977, with an emphasis on the Florida Legislative, gubernatorial elections in 1956 and 1960, and his career in the Federal Office of Emergency Planning. Most of the papers were generated by Bryant himself or organizations of which Bryant was a part of; there are some papers that pertain to the operation of state agencies that were of interest to Bryant, such as the Board of Control, the Turnpike Authority, and the State Road Department...

Dates: 1942-1977

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

William Sherman Jennings Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 058

Abstract

Papers relating to Florida Governor William S. Jennings, his political and business dealings, and to his role in the drainage of the Everglades.

Dates: 1877-1928

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Ernest R Graham Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 046

Abstract

Correspondence, photographs and clippings from Ernest Graham's career as a truck and dairy farmer, Florida public servant, and political campaigner. There is strong emphasis on subjects such as horse racing, racketeering, drainage, flooding and water control in South Florida.

Dates: 1908-1957; Majority of material found within 1923-1948

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 009

Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, news clippings, campaign material, legislative files, and other papers of former Florida governor, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward.

Dates: 1879-1918; Majority of material found within 1904-1910

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Gainesville, Florida Branch Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0367

Abstract

Branch histories/scrapbooks, directories, newsletters, meeting minutes, and other records from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Gainesville, Florida Branch.

Dates: 1927 - 2016

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

E. A. Cosby Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0378

Abstract The E. A. Cosby Collection dates from 1936 to 2010 and contains the papers of Dr. Edgar Allen Cosby, a dentist, University of Florida Professor, amateur photographer, and prominent member of Gainesville’s African American Community. The collection includes materials documenting his professional life as a dentist, his activities in the Gainesville community, personal and family life, involvement with the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and numerous photographs (including prints, negatives,...

Dates: 1936 - 2010

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Clifford "Swede" Henley Diary

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0428

Abstract

Photocopy of transcribed diary by Clifford "Swede" Henley detailing his service during World War II in the 22nd Infantry Regiment.

Dates: 1944 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1945

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Earl W. Edwards Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0429

Abstract

A printed transcript of Colonel Earl W. Edwards' participation in World War II with the 22nd Infantry Regiment.

Dates: 1935 - 1955

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Ernest Jernigan Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0437

Abstract

Correspondence, writings, and other papers of Professor Ernest Jernigan, a Florida historian and future studies scholar at College of Central Florida. The collection also includes a selection of Jernigan’s fiction and nonfiction writing, and information on both his personal life and career.

Dates: 1932 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1955 - 2000

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida