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James Edwards Travel Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: PKY 88.021

Scope and Content

This book contains Edwards' notes about his experiences during his trip to Florida in 1889, focusing on Pensacola and Milton, Florida.

Dates

  • Creation: 1889

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

James Edwards went on a trip from Liverpool, England to Pensacola, Florida in 1889. There he stayed with Will Keyser. The Keyser family owned a sawmill in Milton, Florida, which Edwards visited while in Florida. His stay in Florida was brief-a little less than a month-as he decided to travel on to Nova Scotia.

Extent

0.03 Linear feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

James Edwards' notes about his experiences during his trip to Florida in 1889.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Alternate Form of Material

Items in this collection have been digitized and are available via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC) as part of the Pioneer Days in Florida project, which is generously supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.

Title
A Guide to the James Edwards Travel Notebook
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
Date
December 2007
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.
Sponsor
Digitization funded with the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

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