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 235 Collections and/or Records:

Sarah Elizabeth Harris Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.022

Abstract

News clippings and photographs collected by Sarah Elizabeth Harris, daughter of an Ocala (Fla.) newspaperman.

Dates: 1905-1912

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

Ion L. Farris Campaign Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.025

Abstract

Scrapbook of clippings about the 1916 gubernatorial campaign of Ion L. Farris.

Dates: 1916

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

Southern States Lumber Company Records

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.003

Abstract

Pamphlets (in one volume) created by F.F. Bingham, an executive officer of the Southern States Lumber Company, describing the areas of Escambia County, Florida.

Dates: 1925-1927

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

James W. Herron Letterbooks

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.004; 88.006

Abstract

Letters of James W. Herron, a Pensacola resident, from 1856 and an engineer's letterbook from 1848-1852.

Dates: 1848-1856

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

Thomas Jessup Orders Book

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.007

Abstract

Contains General Thomas Jessup's orders for the first five months of 1838 during the Second Seminole War.

Dates: 1838

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

General William Loring Account Book, Letterbook, and Photographs

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.008

Abstract

An account book and a letterbook created by General William Loring during the Civil War and while in Egypt. Also included are framed daguerreotype family photographs.

Dates: 1863-1878

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