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 239 Collections and/or Records:

Index Cards Listing Articles about Florida in the New York Evening Post

Collection

Identifier: MS 73b

Abstract

A card index listing articles about Florida which appeared in the New York Evening Post between 1816 and 1821.

Dates: 1816-1821

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

Records in the Cases of McMillan vs. Escambia County and Jenkins vs. Pensacola before the United States District Court (Florida: Northern District)

Collection

Identifier: MS 105

Abstract

Correspondence and materials relating to two cases: McMillan vs. Escambia County, Florida, and Jenkins vs. Pensacola, Florida. Includes election results, precinct maps, depositions, memorandums and other resources for the cases.

Dates: 1956-1978

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

Indian Affairs - Florida Seminoles Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 147

Abstract

Photocopies of correspondence, reports, and other papers related to the Seminole Tribe of Florida found in the National Archives, primarily in the files of the Office of Indian Affairs between 1820 and 1897.

Dates: 1820-1974; Majority of material found within 1881-1947

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

Historic Hawthorne Florida Master Site File Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 222

Abstract

Contains information on several sites of historical interest in the city of Hawthorne.

Dates: 1996

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

Federal Writers Project Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 223

Abstract

Federal Writers Project lists of historical sites for each county in the state of Florida.

Dates: Circa 1935

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

Florida Currency Portfolio

Collection

Identifier: MS 255

Abstract

Various items of Florida, Georgia, and Virginia currency from territorial years through the Great Depression.

Dates: 1832-1929

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

Charles Hull Ewing Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 027

Abstract

Charles Hull Ewing of Chicago was a property owner and real estate developer in the Bradenton-Sarasota region of Florida during the early to mid 1900s. This collection includes business papers relating to his real estate holdings and transactions.

Dates: 1919-1954; Majority of material found within 1927-1940

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

Charles Oscar Andrews Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 003

Abstract

Senatorial Papers from his terms as a member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, 1936-1946.

Dates: 1936-1946

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

Austin Cary Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 012

Abstract

Papers relating to forestry, naval stores, and the turpentine industry in Florida.

Dates: 1905-1936

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

Floyd T. Christian Speeches

Collection

Identifier: Ms 015

Abstract

Speeches on education and related issues made between 1965 and 1972, during Floyd T. Christian's tenure as Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction/Commissioner of Education.

Dates: 1965-1972

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