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:

Cotman Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0631

Abstract

Photographs, articles, awards, memorabilia and other documents related to the Cotman Family. Illinoy Cotman was the oldest African American resident in Archer, Florida who could recite details from the Rosewood massacre of 1922. Her son, Henry Earl Cotman was one of the first African American students to graduate from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1970.

Dates: 1972 - 2014

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

Illustrated Diary of a Trip from Boston to Florida

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.056

Abstract

Illustrated travel diary by an unidentified artist that details a journey from Boston to Gainesville, Florida, during the winter and spring of 1894.

Dates: 1894

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

James A. Lasseter and Mary Rita Lane Lasseter Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0634

Abstract

The James A. Lasseter and Mary Rita Lane Lasseter Papers contain material related to James and Rita Lasseter’s military service in India during World War II. The most significant items are the diaries that James and Rita kept while on board the S.S. Brazil .

Dates: 1933 - 2020; Majority of material found within 1942 - 1944

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

Flash Silvermoon (Deborah Kotler) Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0638

Abstract

Personal papers belonging to feminist author, musician, and healer Flash Silvermoon (Deborah Kotler).

Dates: 1950 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2017

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

Hellen May Pinney Seward Travel Diary

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0643

Abstract

Travel diary of Hellen May Pinney Seward, a Vermont native who spent the winter of 1922/1923 in Clermont, Florida.

Dates: 1922-10-23 - 1923-04-25

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

Kathy Freeperson (Kathryn Cleaves) Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0644

Abstract

The collection contains the correspondence, manuscript, and other assorted writings of queer activist Kathy Freeperson.

Dates: 1975 - 1991

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

Raymenton Travel Diary

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.051

Abstract

Travel diary detailing the adventures of Hewstone and Hazel Raymenton and their trips on the east coast of the United States, exploring New York City, Philadelphia, Savanah, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Beach and Miami.

Dates: 1915-06-29 - 1916-06-02

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

Tom Lewis Congressional Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0647

Abstract

Records, campaign files, legislative files, speeches, correspondence, appropriations files, newsletters, press releases, and voting records for Republican Congressman from Florida, Tom Lewis.

Dates: 1981 - 1995

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

Arthur L. Funk Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS Group 271

Abstract

Small collection of papers from the files of former University of Florida history professor Arthur Funk. Features World War II artwork by Funk, AV from oral history interviews and copies of published articles written by Funk.

Dates: 1927-2009

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

C. Farris Bryant Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 288

Abstract The papers of Farris Bryant cover the years 1942 to 1977, with an emphasis on the Florida Legislative, gubernatorial elections in 1956 and 1960, and his career in the Federal Office of Emergency Planning. Most of the papers were generated by Bryant himself or organizations of which Bryant was a part of; there are some papers that pertain to the operation of state agencies that were of interest to Bryant, such as the Board of Control, the Turnpike Authority, and the State Road Department...

Dates: 1942-1977

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