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Reubin O'Donovan Askew Speeches

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 004

Scope and Content

Speeches, dated 1971 to 1979, made by Reubin Askew during his term as governor of Florida. Speeches are arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-1979

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lawyer, state legislator, and governor of Florida, b. Reubin O'Donovan Askew in Oklahoma; educated at Florida State University, Tallahassee, and the University of Florida, Gainesville. Florida House of Representatives, Escambia County, 1959-1962; Florida Senate, Escambia County, 1962-1970; Governor of Florida, 1971-1979; U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary, 1979: Oct.-Dec.

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (6 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Speeches from Reubin Askew's term as governor of Florida, 1971-1979.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Reubin O'Donovan Askew Speeches
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
March 2005 (Updated August 2022)
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