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 223 Collections and/or Records:

Florida House of Representatives Select Committee on Reapportionment Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 029

Abstract

Transcripts of hearings and meetings of the committee, August 24, 1981-May 21, 1982.

Dates: 1981-1982

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

State Defense Council of Florida Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 030

Abstract

Informational bulletins, memoranda, and correspondence created or collected by the State Defense Council of Florida during World War II.

Dates: 1941-1945

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

Florida Supreme Court Legislative Reapportionment Case Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 031

Abstract

Legal briefs and transcripts relative to the 1982 Florida legislative reapportionment.

Dates: 1982

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

Great Speckled Bird Newspaper Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 266

Abstract

A run of the Great Speckled Bird, an alternate press and counter culture newspaper from Atlanta, Georgia.

Dates: 1968-1984

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

Florida Constitution Revision Commission Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 033

Abstract

Transcripts, manuals, guides, polls, articles, committee packets, audio recordings, and other material related to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission's 1st (1977-1978) and 2nd (1997-1998) Commissions regarding proposed changes to Florida's Constitution.

Dates: 1977-1978, 1997-1998

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

Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 034

Abstract

Correspondence of the Council, as well as a small number of financial records publications, pamphlets, and flyers.

Dates: 1924-1970

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

Florida Federation of Art Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 035

Abstract

Annual reports (lacking 1931-1934); local club reports; miscellaneous papers; scrapbooks; and issues of Florida Artist (1936-1939).

Dates: 1928-1965

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

Florida Federation of Women's Clubs Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: Ms 036

Abstract

These scrapbooks document the involvement of the Sorosis-Junior Sorosis of Orlando and the Woman's Club of Crestview in the "Build Freedom with Youth" contest during 1951-1952.

Dates: 1951-1952

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

Florida Historical Society Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 037

Abstract

Largely correspondence of Julien Chandler Yonge (1879-1962), relating to business of the society and its journal, Florida Historical Quarterly, which he edited (1925-1955); together with programs of annual meetings.

Dates: 1923-1982

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

Records of the League of Women Voters of Florida

Collection

Identifier: Ms 038

Abstract

The Records of the League of Women Voters of Florida document the League's activities related to increasing women's involvement in politics and improving Florida's legislation.

Dates: 1939-2013

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