07. P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History

Classification

Identifier: 07

Staff Only

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 221 Collections and/or Records:

General Duncan Lamont Clinch Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 211

Abstract

Letters, legal documents, wills, and newspaper clippings pertaining to General Duncan Lamont Clinch and family.

Dates: 1804-1904

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

General William Loring Account Book, Letterbook, and Photographs

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.008

Abstract

An account book and a letterbook created by General William Loring during the Civil War and while in Egypt. Also included are framed daguerreotype family photographs.

Dates: 1863-1878

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

Gilbert Dennis Kingsbury Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 196

Abstract

Gilbert Dennis Kingsbury was important during the beginning of institutionalized education in Florida as first principal of the East Florida Seminary in Ocala (1853). This collection contains portions of his correspondences, speeches, and lectures.

Dates: 1862-1970; Majority of material found within 1862-1863

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

Gleason Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 042

Abstract

Papers of the Gleason Family, who played a significant role in the development of Florida's agricultural, commercial, and residential lands in the post-Civil War period. The collection consists primarily of the papers of William H. H. Gleason, the records of Gleason Brothers, and the papers of William Henry Gleason, George G. Gleason, and W. Lansing Gleason.

Dates: 1861-1946; Majority of material found within 1885-1946

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

Great Speckled Bird Newspaper Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 266

Abstract

A run of the Great Speckled Bird, an alternate press and counter culture newspaper from Atlanta, Georgia.

Dates: 1968-1984

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

Growers and Shippers League of Florida Records

Collection

Identifier: MS 289

Abstract

Charter, by-laws, bulletins and meeting minutes for the Growers and Shippers League of Florida.

Dates: 1924-1981

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

Harry D. Lohman Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 290

Abstract

Materials relating to transactions of First National Bank of Fernandina (Florida) amassed by Harry D. Lohman.

Dates: 1899-1925

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

Harry T. Moore Documentary Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0366

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.

Dates: 1937-2001; Majority of material found within 1943-1992

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

Hart Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 242

Abstract

Correspondence and documents of Florida Governor Ossian B. Hart, his father Isaiah Hart, his wife Catherine Hart, and his sister-in-law Emma Campbell.

Dates: 1838-1914

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

Helen Holton Anderson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0596

Abstract The family papers of Helen Holton Anderson date from 1913 to 1989. The collection contains photographs of Puerto Rico from 1936-1937, additional family photos, Helen Anderson’s memories of her father’s work for the Flagler Hotel system, and documents related to the estate of Helen’s sister, Julia C. Holton. Additional items include a booklet and typescripts about Tom Anderson’s career in radio broadcasting in the Jacksonville, Florida area, a speech attributed to Julia C. Holton about a trip...

Dates: 1912 - 1989

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