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 228 Collections and/or Records:

George A. Smathers Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 091

Abstract

The papers of George A. Smathers (Democrat - Florida) documenting his service in the U.S. Senate.

Dates: 1934-1994

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

Virgil Miller (Red) Newton Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 074

Abstract

Papers and scrapbooks relating to Newton's career as managing editor of the Tampa Tribune (1943-1964).

Dates: 1950-1965

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

James Thomas O'Neill Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 077

Abstract

Account papers, correspondence, and legal documents pertaining to the legal and business practices of James T. O'Neill. Collection offers descriptions of plantation management, legal suits, and estate management.

Dates: 1812-1887

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

John M. Goggin Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 044

Abstract

John M. Goggin was a renowned archaeologist and anthropologist who worked in the American Southwest and Southeast, the Caribbean, and Mexico. The collection includes his field notebooks, his publications and research files, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1912-1975; Majority of material found within 1930-1963

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

James Edmundson Ingraham Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 056

Abstract

Correspondence, miscellaneous materials, and photographs of businessman, entrepreneur, and railroad company executive along with his family.

Dates: 1854 - 1982

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

Business Papers of William Moore Angas and Robert Moore Angas

Collection

Identifier: MS 121

Abstract Business records and correspondence, primarily created and maintained by William Moore Angas, of several British-owned companies operating in Florida and of Florida companies. The primary companies represented by William Angas include the Land Mortgage Bank of Florida, the Florida Syndicate (succeeded by the Keighley Company), the Indian River Association, the Florida Finance Company and the Hollybrook Company. William's son, Robert Moore Angas, was a Jacksonville civil engineer who...

Dates: 1889-1953

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

Sidney Walter Martin Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 123b

Abstract

Notes and manuscripts of historical works pertaining to Florida, created by historian Sidney W. Martin.

Dates: 1935-1986

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

Effie Knowles Case Records

Collection

Identifier: MS 146

Abstract

Case records related to The Seminole Indians of Florida v. The United States before the Indian Claims Commission. Specifically, these records pertain to a 1976 petition for attorney fees to be awarded to Effie Knowles.

Dates: 1936-1978

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

D. Robert "Bob" Graham Political Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 148

Abstract Records from the political career of D. Robert "Bob" Graham documenting his tenure as a Florida legislator, 1966-1978, and a United States Senator, 1987-2005. The collection also contains Graham's private papers and records from several commissions that Graham served on and also chronicles Graham's Workday experiences. Among the many record types, the collection contains correspondence, memoranda, press releases, speeches, articles, schedules and calendars, trip files, campaign materials,...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1966-2004; 1950-2010

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

Education in Florida Subject Files

Collection

Identifier: MS 149

Abstract

Subject files created by Howard Jay Friedman during his service with the Florida Department of Education, primarily news clippings pertaining to public education in Florida.

Dates: 1947-1978

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