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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 232 Collections and/or Records:

Rabbi Jacob Kaplan Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.011
Abstract

News clippings, photographs, and correspondence compiled by Rabbi Kaplan while at Temple Israel in Miami from 1926-1947.

Dates: 1926-1947

Doyle Carlton Campaign Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.014
Abstract

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings collected by an aide to Doyle Carlton, Pat Dodson, during Carlton's 1960 campaign.

Dates: 1960

Blanche Leigh Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.016
Abstract

Two scrapbooks created by Blanche Leigh regarding Confederate monuments and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Dates: 1926-1927

Collection of Photographs attributed to "Carter of Canada"

 Collection
Identifier: MS 322
Abstract

This collection houses over 50 photographs of Gainesville families in front of their homes in the 1890s. Most of the works are noted to be by "Carter of Canada." Though no further designation of the photographer is given, it is likely to be William Webster Carter of Ontario, Canada.

Dates: 1890-1898

Chase Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 014
Abstract

Business records of Chase and Company and affiliates, as well as the personal correspondence of members of the Chase Family and family genealogical records.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1884-1984; 1871-1984

Gleason Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 042
Abstract

Papers of the Gleason Family, who played a significant role in the development of Florida's agricultural, commercial, and residential lands in the post-Civil War period. The collection consists primarily of the papers of William H. H. Gleason, the records of Gleason Brothers, and the papers of William Henry Gleason, George G. Gleason, and W. Lansing Gleason.

Dates: 1861-1946; Majority of material found within 1885-1946

Ormond Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 078
Abstract

The collection includes correspondence, business letters, account books, and a memoir manuscript created by members of the Ormond family of Florida.

Dates: 1784-1909; Majority of material found within 1834-1892

Lisk Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 264
Abstract

Personal papers, correspondence and photos of Lisk family members and others (including Alonson C. Lisk, Bev Lisk, Alex Bueno Edwards, Joyce E. Viggiano, and John F. Lisk).

Dates: 1864-1999

Samuel Darwin McConnell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 281
Abstract

Correspondence of Samuel D. McConnell before, during, and after the Civil War, as well as other documents relating to S. D. McConnell.

Dates: 1858-1916; Majority of material found within 1859-1876

Noyes Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 295
Abstract

Correspondence, photos, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, newspaper clippings, and land contracts pertaining to the Noyes family of Florida and family acquaintances.

Dates: 1854-2011; Majority of material found within 1854-1945