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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 234 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Austin Cary Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 012
Abstract

Papers relating to forestry, naval stores, and the turpentine industry in Florida.

Dates: 1905-1936

Floyd T. Christian Speeches

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 015
Abstract

Speeches on education and related issues made between 1965 and 1972, during Floyd T. Christian's tenure as Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction/Commissioner of Education.

Dates: 1965-1972

Morita Mason Clark Note Cards

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 017
Abstract

Note cards used by Morita Mason Clark for her thesis, "The Development of the Citrus Industry in Florida before 1895."

Dates: 1947

Heloise H. Cruzat Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 019
Abstract

Personal letters and business correspondence pertaining to the Panton, Leslie, and Company, and their successors John Forbes and Company, by entrepreneur John Innerarity.

Dates: 1788-1848

J. Broward Culpepper Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 020
Abstract

Miscellaneous papers relating to higher education in Florida, and the state universities in particular.

Dates: 1941-1968

Donald Ray (Billy) Matthews Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 068
Abstract

The papers of Billy Matthews (Democrat - Florida) documenting his service in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dates: 1952-1967

George A. Smathers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 091
Abstract

The papers of George A. Smathers (Democrat - Florida) documenting his service in the U.S. Senate.

Dates: 1934-1994

Virgil Miller (Red) Newton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 074
Abstract

Papers and scrapbooks relating to Newton's career as managing editor of the Tampa Tribune (1943-1964).

Dates: 1950-1965