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 231 Collections and/or Records:

Ormond Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 078

Abstract

The collection includes correspondence, business letters, account books, and a memoir manuscript created by members of the Ormond family of Florida.

Dates: 1784-1909; Majority of material found within 1834-1892

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

Lisk Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 264

Abstract

Personal papers, correspondence and photos of Lisk family members and others (including Alonson C. Lisk, Bev Lisk, Alex Bueno Edwards, Joyce E. Viggiano, and John F. Lisk).

Dates: 1864-1999

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

Samuel Darwin McConnell Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 281

Abstract

Correspondence of Samuel D. McConnell before, during, and after the Civil War, as well as other documents relating to S. D. McConnell.

Dates: 1858-1916; Majority of material found within 1859-1876

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

Noyes Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 295

Abstract

Correspondence, photos, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, newspaper clippings, and land contracts pertaining to the Noyes family of Florida and family acquaintances.

Dates: 1854-2011; Majority of material found within 1854-1945

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

Henry and Hettie Austin Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 319

Abstract

Collection of letters by members of the Austin family and newspaper clippings documenting pioneer life in DeLand, Florida.

Dates: 1871-1940; Majority of material found within 1876-1903

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

Hogan Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: PKY Misc. 01,246

Abstract

Small collection of materials primarily regarding a World War I veteran hospitalized for mental trauma.

Dates: 1878-1950; Majority of material found within 1924-1936

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

Bailey Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 213

Abstract

Civil War correspondence written by Casermo Bailey, and miscellaneous correspondence and business papers by Bailey family members, including James Bailey and Mary Bailey.

Dates: 1841-1870

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