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08. University Archives

 Classification
Identifier: 08
Included in this directory are the public records series of the University, the Office of the President and the personal papers of UF presidents, the private papers and records of individuals and organizations associated with the University of Florida, as well as the Moving Image and Graphics collections.

Found in 366 Collections and/or Records:

John James Tigert Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Series P8
Abstract

Personal correspondence, memorabilia, writings, and scrapbooks of John James Tigert, third president of the University of Florida. Also included are documents related to the Tigert and McTyeire families, including Tigert's father, Bishop John James Tigert (1856-1906), his mother, Amelia McTyeire Tigert, and Tigert's maternal grandfather, Bishop Holland Nimmons Mctyeire.

Dates: 1840-1965

Andrew Sledd Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Series P9
Abstract

Personal correspondence, notes, publication manuscripts, and memorabilia of Andrew Sledd, first president of the University of Florida.

Dates: 1869-1939; Majority of material found within 1897-1939

Albert Alexander Murphree Papers

 Series
Identifier: Series P5
Abstract

Personal papers of Albert Alexander Murphree, second president of the University of Florida. The papers consist primarily of letters and financial documents.

Dates: 1908-1927

Papers of J. Wayne Reitz

 Series
Identifier: Series P15
Abstract

Personal correspondence, speeches and writings, lecture notes, and memorabilia of J. Wayne Reitz, fifth president of the University of Florida.

Dates: 1925-1997

E. T. York Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Series P25
Abstract

Speeches and personal records of E. Travis York, an agronomist and professor who served as an administrator in the USDA and at the University of Florida and Auburn University. In his later career, he served as Chancellor of the State University System of Florida. York was a presidential advisor on agricultural development in six different administrations and later played an important role in the campaign to create a governing board for higher education in Florida.

Dates: 1961-2007

Records of the University of Florida Office of the Student Body President

 Series
Identifier: Series 001
Abstract

Records of the President of the Student Body of the University of Florida, 1932-2010. From 1932 to 1960, the records are limited to Student Government annual reports (1932-1956) and lists of officers. Beginning with 1960, each Student Body President is documented with their own file. Also included in this series are photographs of Student Body Presidents, loose and in scrapbooks, from 1909-1967 and 1978-2004.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1960-2010; 1932-2010

Administrative Policy Records of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs

 Series
Identifier: Series 002
Abstract

Comprised of the administrative files of the University of Florida Vice President for Academic Affairs (now known as the University Provost.)

Dates: 1945-2010

Reading Files of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs

 Series
Identifier: Series 003
Abstract

Reading file for the Office of Academic Affairs in paper, microfilm, and jacketed fiche formats.

Dates: 1958-1978

Budget Files of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs

 Series
Identifier: Series 004
Abstract

Ledger sheets, schedules, correspondence and reports relating to the budget function of the Office of Academic Affairs.

Dates: 1961-1976

Records of the University of Florida Price Library of Judaica

 Series
Identifier: Series 005
Abstract

Correspondence, collection inventories, reports, forms, working papers documenting the administration of the Price Library.

Dates: 1972-2026