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 State Pharmaceutical Association Ladies Auxiliary Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 039

Abstract

Scrapbook, reports, by-laws, and booklets describing the history of the organization.

Dates: 1947-1973

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

Florida Supreme Court Legislative Reapportionment Case Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 031

Abstract

Legal briefs and transcripts relative to the 1982 Florida legislative reapportionment.

Dates: 1982

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

Florida Territory Superior Court Record Book

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.027

Abstract

Judicial decisions, jury verdicts, rulings, and other legal court orders for East Florida from 1830-1839.

Dates: 1830-1839

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

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

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

Francine Robinson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0573

Abstract

Subject files, committee/organization files, and other records belonging to environmental activist Francine Robinson who was active in organizations like the Florida League of Conservation Voters (FLCV), Florida Watch Institute, Friends of the Earth (FOE), Coalition for Responsible Genetic Research (CRGR), Sierra Club, Tree Watch Inc., and others.

Dates: 1964 - 2014

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

Francis P. Fleming Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 243

Abstract

Correspondence of the Francis P. Fleming and the Fleming family, and the manuscript for A Memoir of Captain C. Seton Fleming written by Francis P. Fleming.

Dates: 1863-1901

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

Frederick C. Cubberly Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 244

Abstract

Includes Cubberly's research on Florida history as well as documents and correspondence from peonage cases he was involved in while he was the United States Attorney for the North West District of Florida.

Dates: 1906-1929

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

Gainesville Area Ledgers

Collection

Identifier: PKY 88.012

Abstract

Ledgers and other volumes pertaining to Gainesville (Fla.) area businesses.

Dates: 1867-1924

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

Garrett David Jackson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 294

Abstract

Personal and business records of G.D. Jackson, his wife, Lily, and daughter, Marion Jackson. The collection includes correspondence, ledgers, photos, receipts and other miscellaneous materials. Topics include steamboats, the postal service, and the citrus industry. The family resided mainly in Eustis, Florida.

Dates: 1875-1933

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

Gary Monroe Citrus Label Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0564

Abstract

This collections contains packaging labels for citrus, lemons, and other products from approximately the 1930s to 1950s.

Dates: 1930s-1940s

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