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Sidney Walter Martin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 123b

Scope and Content

Includes a manuscript autobiography and manuscript for Epworth: A Mission by the Sea (1986), correspondence from 1935 to 1973, mostly relating to Florida history, and copies of biographical press releases and newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1986

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Historian and university administrator. President, Valdosta State University, 1966-1978, vice-chancellor, State University System of Georgia, 1962-1966, President, Emory University, 1957-1962, dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia, 1949-1957. Professor, University of Georgia. Ph.D., University of North Carolina. Born Tifton, Ga. Publications include Florida during the Territorial Days, and Florida's Flagler.

Extent

1 Linear feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Notes and manuscripts of historical works pertaining to Florida, created by historian Sidney W. Martin.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Gift of Dr. Sidney Walter Martin.

Alternate Form of Material

Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.

Title
A Guide to the Sidney Walter Martin Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
March 2005
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755