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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 222 Collections and/or Records:

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

Helen King Hastings Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0373
Abstract

Correspondence and publication manuscripts of Helen King Hastings, central Florida rancher and author of A Little Widow is a Dangerous Thing.

Dates: 1947-1959

Hellen May Pinney Seward Travel Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0643
Abstract

Travel diary of Hellen May Pinney Seward, a Vermont native who spent the winter of 1922/1923 in Clermont, Florida.

Dates: 1922-10-23 - 1923-04-25

Heloise H. Cruzat Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 019
Abstract

Personal letters and business correspondence pertaining to the Panton, Leslie, and Company, and their successors John Forbes and Company, by entrepreneur John Innerarity.

Dates: 1788-1848

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

Henry W. Anderson Railroad Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0408
Abstract

This collection is comprised primarily of documents related to the receivership of the Seaboard Air Line Railway from 1930 to 1947 as well as documents related to the reorganization of the Florida East Coast Railway in the 1940s.

Dates: 1908-1961; Majority of material found within 1930-1950

Herman Family Travel Photo Album

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0423
Abstract

Photos of Gainesville, Miami, and other areas.

Dates: 1928 - 1937

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

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

Hubbard L. Hart Papers

 Collection
Identifier: PKY Misc. 01,245
Abstract

Small set of business papers and photographs relating to Hubbard L. Hart and his steamship and stagecoach lines in Florida.

Dates: 1855-1919; Majority of material found in 1859, 1880-1889