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:

Florida Federation of Art Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 035

Abstract

Annual reports (lacking 1931-1934); local club reports; miscellaneous papers; scrapbooks; and issues of Florida Artist (1936-1939).

Dates: 1928-1965

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

Florida Federation of Women's Clubs Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: Ms 036

Abstract

These scrapbooks document the involvement of the Sorosis-Junior Sorosis of Orlando and the Woman's Club of Crestview in the "Build Freedom with Youth" contest during 1951-1952.

Dates: 1951-1952

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

Florida Historical Society Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 037

Abstract

Largely correspondence of Julien Chandler Yonge (1879-1962), relating to business of the society and its journal, Florida Historical Quarterly, which he edited (1925-1955); together with programs of annual meetings.

Dates: 1923-1982

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

Florida House of Representatives Select Committee on Reapportionment Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 029

Abstract

Transcripts of hearings and meetings of the committee, August 24, 1981-May 21, 1982.

Dates: 1981-1982

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

Florida Legislative Council Records

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.024

Abstract

Contains the constitution, by-laws, and minutes of the Florida Legislative Council from 1922-1924.

Dates: 1922-1924

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

Florida LGBTQ+ Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0533

Abstract

The Florida LGBTQ+ Collection contains newspapers, journals, newsletters, magazines, and other periodicals related to the LGBTQ+ community in Florida. It includes titles such as The Weekly News (TWN), which was the longest-running gay newspaper in Florida at the time of its final issue, and Mama Raga, a lesbian magazine published in Gainesville.

Dates: 1955 - 2024

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

Florida National Bank Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 069

Abstract

Annual reports, meeting minutes, by-laws, and other institutional records of the Florida National Bank, also known at various times as the Mercantile Exchange Bank, the Jacksonville Savings Bank, the Southern Savings and Trust Company, and the Florida National Group of Banks of the State of Florida.

Dates: 1887-1989

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

Florida Peace Movement Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0590

Abstract

This collection preserves audiovisual, photographic, and written documentation of the activism of Martina and John Linnehan to oppose deployment of nuclear armaments and support peace and environmental movements, centered mostly on Florida and Georgia.

Dates: 1979 - 2006

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