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 238 Collections and/or Records:

Noegel Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 226

Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, news clippings and other papers related to the Noegel family and the history of Ellaville, Florida.

Dates: 1903-1975

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

Boyd Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 232

Abstract

Business, personal, and legal correspondence of the Boyd family of Palatka, Florida, including a receipt book of the Boyd and Monroe timber firm, Mary E. Boyd's land claim correspondence with the state, her personal account of an 1862 Civil War gunboat incident in Palatka, and her informal autobiography.

Dates: 1830-1916

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

Lorillard Family Photo Albums

Collection

Identifier: MS 253

Abstract

Two photograph albums containing photos related to the family of Fred and Esther Lorillard of Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1905-1945

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

Records of the Florida Defenders of the Environment

Collection

Identifier: Ms 204

Abstract

Documents of the Florida Defenders of the Environment, the majority of which deal with the fight to de-authorize the Cross Florida Barge Canal project.

Dates: 1943-1994; Majority of material found within 1969-1994

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

Florida Legislative Council Records

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.024

Abstract

Contains the constitution, by-laws, and minutes of the Florida Legislative Council from 1922-1924.

Dates: 1922-1924

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

Florida Territory Superior Court Record Book

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.027

Abstract

Judicial decisions, jury verdicts, rulings, and other legal court orders for East Florida from 1830-1839.

Dates: 1830-1839

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

Florida East Coast Railway Ledgers

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.029

Abstract

Payroll information from the Florida East Coast Railway Company.

Dates: 1907-1909

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

Alachua County Abstract Company Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 001

Abstract

Business records of the company. Includes correspondence, tax bills, receipts, records, deeds, and notices concerning lands in Alachua County. Additionally, contains land abstracts for town and city and land grants located in Alachua County.

Dates: 1874 - 2000

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

American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 002

Abstract

Correspondence, subjects files, newsletters, and other records from the Florida Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Dates: 1955-2017

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