Ernest Jernigan Vertical File on People and Sports in Florida
Scope and Content
The Ernest Jernigan Vertical File is organized into four subject headings. In order, these are biographies of notable Floridians, counties, sports, and topics “on Florida.” Biographies, counties, and on Florida topics are all organized alphabetically. Biographies include newspaper clippings about various individuals, ranging from world-famous actors to local important figures. The county section focuses especially on Hillsborough and Marion counties, places where Jernigan lived. The sports section is organized by sport. Sports include football and basketball but focus especially on baseball and boxing. There are also various folders on Floridian authors, films, the state constitution, and other subjects.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 2003
Creator
- Jernigan, Ernest, 1926-2017. (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical Note
Ernest Jernigan was the founding chair of the Social Science Department and the founder of the Criminal Justice Institute at College of Central Florida, Ocala. He retired in 1990. During his 37 years as an instructor, Jernigan taught classes on political science, economics, Florida history, and American government. In addition to his academic career, Jernigan was a journalist. In the 1950s, he wrote a column for the North Georgia Tribune and wrote about boxing for the Tampa Daily Times, while serving as a publicist for boxers Lou Viscusi and Joe Brown. He also served as the editor of several periodicals, including Florida Today, International Affairs Tomorrow, and the Future Reporter.
Extent
4.33 Linear Feet (3 Drawers)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Ernest Jernigan Vertical File is composed of newspaper clippings and ephemera covering a variety of subjects including well-known individuals, locations in Florida, and sports.
Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Acquisition Information
Donated by Ernest Jernigan and Carole Ann Boyles-Jernigan.
- Title
- A Guide to the Ernest Jernigan Vertical File on People and Sports in Florida
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Myla Wasser
- Date
- June 2025
- 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
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu