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:

Joseph Edward Hendricks Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 051

Abstract

Legislative correspondence of U.S. representative from Florida (1937-1949).

Dates: 1931-1948

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

Syd Herlong Congressional Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 052

Abstract

U.S. Representative Syd Herlong's legislation and correspondence files from the 85th Congress (1957) to the 90th Congress (1968). Also include a small number of committee, voting record, campaign and speech files.

Dates: 1943-1968; Majority of material found within 1957-1968

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

James B. Hodges Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 053

Abstract

Papers documenting Florida political history, particularly 1916-1938, and relating to James B. Hodges' career as a member of the Florida House of Representatives (1909); mayor (1909-1910) and city council member (1913-1920) of Lake City; and member of Florida State Executive Committee of the Democratic Party and of the Board of Control and State Plant Board. Also includes a large concentration of Governor Sidney Catts correspondence.

Dates: 1902-1938

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

Edward T. Keenan Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 059

Abstract

Notes of Seminole War fort locations; photocopied originals of scouting reports, diaries, correspondence from the National Archives and typed transcriptions; photos of Seminoles. Compiled by Edward T. Keenan and Thomas Brown.

Dates: 1835-1960

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

Peter O. Knight Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: Ms 060

Abstract

Seventeen scrapbooks, composed mainly of clippings and correspondence, and primarily covering Peter O. Knight's political and developmental role in Florida, particularly the Tampa Bay area.

Dates: 1895-1943

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

Edward W. Lawson Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms 061

Abstract

Lawson was a prominent amateur historian in the St. Augustine Historical Society. The collection contains his research, correspondence, unofficial society meeting minutes, and assorted legal documents.

Dates: 1566-1960; Majority of material found within 1929-1960

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

Scott M. Loftin Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 063

Abstract

Speeches and clippings that document Scott M. Loftin's tenure as President of the American Bar Association and U.S. Senator; also includes biographical and other materials.

Dates: 1902-1966; Majority of material found within 1934-1936

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