Fernandina Dock and Realty Company Records

Collection

Identifier: Ms 028

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, letterbooks, ledgers and sales books of all three businesses, spanning 1877 to 1941.

Dates

Creation: 1877-1941

Creator

Fernandina Dock and Realty Company (Fla.). (Organization)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Fernandina Dock and Realty Company was incorporated in 1901. Its predecessors, the Fernandina Development Company (inc. 1889) and the Florida Town Improvement Company (inc. 1884), were founded by Samuel A. Swann and Arthur T. Williams. The two firms were sold to Fred Willis Hoyt in 1901 and merged under the title Fernandina Dock and Realty Company.

Extent

6 Linear feet (2 Boxes, 44 Volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, letterbooks, ledgers, and sales books of Fernandina Dock and Realty Company (inc. 1901), Fernandina Development Company (inc. 1889), and Florida Town Improvement Company (inc. 1884).

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

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.