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:

Robert N. "Bert" Dosh Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 025

Abstract

Correspondence on Florida politics and the Cross Florida Canal, and Ocala newspaper editorials.

Dates: 1920-1965

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

Reubin O'Donovan Askew Speeches

Collection

Identifier: Ms 004

Abstract

Speeches from Reubin Askew's term as governor of Florida, 1971-1979.

Dates: 1971-1979

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

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

Robert Lucas Black Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 006

Abstract

Personal, political, and legislative papers of Black, who served in the Florida House and Senate.

Dates: 1935-1939

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

Abram Ormsbee Blanding Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 007

Abstract

Diaries, ledgers, daybooks, memorandum, family correspondence, and essays of Abram Ormsbee Blanding, M.D., New England physician and Florida farmer.

Dates: 1845-1881

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

Albert Hazen Blanding Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 008

Abstract

Albert Blanding's papers span much of his life in Florida, in both military service and in civilian life. Blanding was a General in the National Guard as well as a member of the Florida Board of Control and State Plant Board of Florida.

Dates: 1888-1961

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

Millard Fillmore Caldwell Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 010

Abstract

Correspondence relating to the establishment of the Regional Council for Education; gubernatorial campaign material; and speeches delivered by Caldwell.

Dates: 1938-1950

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

Louis Bishop Capron Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms 011

Abstract

The Louis Bishop Capron Papers comprise personal correspondence, fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, and photographs of this children's author and amateur ethnographer of the Florida Seminole and Miccosukee Indians. Most of the materials pertain to Capron's interest in and friendship with the Seminoles.

Dates: 1913-1971

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