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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:

Polly Doughty Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0443
Abstract

Subject files belonging to women’s rights activist Polly Doughty, primarily documenting her activity in Gainesville during the 1970s and 1980s while working to promote women’s rights. Of particular note is the large volume of material related to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the Florida/Gainesville Commission on the Status of Women (COSW), and the Florida League of Women Voters where she served as President for Alachua County.

Dates: 1965 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1990

Michael Jackson Collection of Florida Brochures

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0493
Abstract

Brochure collection of Florida attractions.

Dates: 1960 - 1980

Recovery Efforts after 1935 Key West Hurricane Photo Album

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0494
Abstract

This photograph collection documents recovery efforts made by state and federal officials in Key West after the 1935 hurricane.

Dates: 1935 September

Peggy Bulger Collection on Stetson Kennedy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0497
Abstract

Primarily Bulger’s research and interviews supplying the information for her dissertation and published work on the activist, writer, and folklorist Stetson Kennedy.

Dates: 1940 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1991 - 2016

Roy Graham Photographs and Publications

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0501
Abstract

Architecture slides used by Roy E. Graham in his Historic Preservation courses at the University of Florida as well as for other various projects he worked on in his career. Also includes some of his writings, publications, and research material.

Dates: 1966 - 2011

Joe and Dorothy Hartzer-Corcoran Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0505
Abstract

Correspondence of the Hartzer-Corcoran family including letters and postcards that describe life in North Central Florida.

Dates: 1943 - 1979

Lee Bidgood, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0506
Abstract

Printed copies of newspaper articles and e-mail correspondence from Lee Bidgood, Jr., environmentalist and columnist for the Observer based in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Dates: 1990 - 2011

Records of the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0507
Abstract

Establishing records, minutes, handbooks, reports, publications, and other organizational records belonging to the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Dates: 1983 - 2019

Stetson Kennedy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0403
Abstract

Articles, manuscripts, correspondence, talks, subject files from the working papers of writer and activist Stetson Kennedy.

Dates: 1916 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2011

Records of the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0520
Abstract

Annual reports, meeting agendas and minutes, announcement and newsletters, newspaper articles and clippings, and other records belonging to the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee (ACDEC).

Dates: 1963 - 2021