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 232 Collections and/or Records:

Records of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Florida

Collection

Identifier: Ms 076

Abstract

Correspondence and ledgers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Florida.

Dates: 1881-1953

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

Records of the Florida Anthropological Society

Collection

Identifier: MS 122

Abstract

Records of the Florida Anthropological Society include minutes of meetings, reports, articles of incorporation and constitution, financial and membership records, correspondence, newsletters, and chapter records.

Dates: 1947-2006

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

Records of the Florida National Organization for Women

Collection

Identifier: MS 123

Abstract

The Records of the Florida NOW include officers' and members' correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas, reports, budgets, newsletters, and other records which chronicle the development and activities of Florida NOW from its founding in 1973 until 2003.

Dates: 1971-2003

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

Records of the Ocklawaha Nurseries, Inc

Collection

Identifier: Ms 158

Abstract

Records of the Ocklawaha Nurseries including correspondence, financial records, legal documents, shipping records.

Dates: 1905-1990; Majority of material found in 1905-1920

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

Records of the Gainesville Women for Equal Rights (GWER)

Collection

Identifier: Ms 167

Abstract

Records of the Gainesville Women for Equal Rights including correspondence, meeting minutes, and newsletters.

Dates: 1963-2001

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

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

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

Florida Railway and Navigation Company Letterbook

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.009

Abstract

A letterbook created by the Florida Railway and Navigation Company, 1888-1891.

Dates: 1888-1891

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

Lawton Chiles Senate Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0328

Abstract Lawton Chiles, Jr. (1930-1999) was a Democratic politician who served in the Florida state legislature and the U.S. Senate. He served three terms in the Senate before retiring. He later ran for and won the Florida Governor's seat where he served until his death. Chiles is most known for his work on government reform (Government in the Sunshine Act) and environmental concerns (Big Cypress National Preserve, phosphate mining in Osceola National Forest), as well as being a strong advocate for...

Dates: 1958-1988; Majority of material found within 1971-1988

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

William V. Chappell, Jr. Congressional Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0329

Abstract

William V. Chappell, Jr. served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 4th congressional district from 1969 to 1989. He was defeated in his 1988 reelection campaign and died in Bethesda, Maryland on March 30, 1989. This collection documents Chappell's congressional tenure.

Dates: 1969-1988

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

John H. Duncan and Thomas B. Green Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0333

Abstract

John H. Duncan (1855-1929) was a prominent New York architect and Thomas B. Green (1888-1963) was his chauffeur and mechanic. Items in this collection include photographs and associated items that highlight early automobile touring in the United States as well as military service during World War I.

Dates: 1899-1939; Majority of material found within 1903-1925

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