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:

Photo Album of the Florida Exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.005

Abstract

Photos taken at the Florida Exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933.

Dates: 1933

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

Gainesville Area Ledgers

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.012

Abstract

Ledgers and other volumes pertaining to Gainesville (Fla.) area businesses.

Dates: 1867-1924

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

Duval County Business Ledger

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.015

Abstract

A business ledger from an unknown business in Duval County, Florida, from 1821-1826.

Dates: 1821-1826

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

Election Returns by County in Florida

Collection

Identifier: Ms 026

Abstract

Election returns copied from courthouse records and newspapers.

Dates: 1960-1972

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

Index Cards Listing Articles about Florida in the New York Evening Post

Collection

Identifier: MS 73b

Abstract

A card index listing articles about Florida which appeared in the New York Evening Post between 1816 and 1821.

Dates: 1816-1821

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

Records in the Cases of McMillan vs. Escambia County and Jenkins vs. Pensacola before the United States District Court (Florida: Northern District)

Collection

Identifier: MS 105

Abstract

Correspondence and materials relating to two cases: McMillan vs. Escambia County, Florida, and Jenkins vs. Pensacola, Florida. Includes election results, precinct maps, depositions, memorandums and other resources for the cases.

Dates: 1956-1978

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

Indian Affairs - Florida Seminoles Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 147

Abstract

Photocopies of correspondence, reports, and other papers related to the Seminole Tribe of Florida found in the National Archives, primarily in the files of the Office of Indian Affairs between 1820 and 1897.

Dates: 1820-1974; Majority of material found within 1881-1947

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