07. P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History

Classification

Identifier: 07

Staff Only

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 221 Collections and/or Records:

Charles E. Bennett Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 005

Abstract

Congressional papers of U.S. Representative Charles E. Bennett from Florida.

Dates: 1903-2001; Majority of material found within 1949-1992

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

Charles H. Jones Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 248

Abstract

Papers relating to Charles H. Jones's role in drafting the 1892 and 1896 Democratic Party platforms, his career in journalism, as well as his correspondence to family and friends.

Dates: 1876-1913

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

Charles Holton "Southward to the Florida Keys" Album

Collection

Identifier: MS 238

Abstract

This is the account, complete with a map and photographs, of a pre-WWII trip from New Jersey to Florida.

Dates: 1938

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

Charles Hull Ewing Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 027

Abstract

Charles Hull Ewing of Chicago was a property owner and real estate developer in the Bradenton-Sarasota region of Florida during the early to mid 1900s. This collection includes business papers relating to his real estate holdings and transactions.

Dates: 1919-1954; Majority of material found within 1927-1940

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

Charles M. Duren Letters

Collection

Identifier: MS 254

Abstract

Eighteen letters from Charles M. Duren to his parents from Florida during the Civil War; includes a special order and transcripts.

Dates: 1864

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

Charles Oscar Andrews Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 003

Abstract

Senatorial Papers from his terms as a member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, 1936-1946.

Dates: 1936-1946

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

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

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

Civilian Conservation Corps Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 016

Abstract

Newsletters and some correspondence from Florida camps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Dates: 1934-1936

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

Claude L'Engle Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 249

Abstract

The L'Engle Papers contain materials relating to L'Engle's career as a newspaper editor and politician in Florida.

Dates: 1910-1919

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

Claude L'Engle Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.028

Abstract

One news clipping scrapbook containing news coverage of the controversy surrounding a libel suit concerning John Graham, put forth by Peter O. Knight against Claude L'Engle.

Dates: 1907

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