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Romero Family Papers Regarding José Martí

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Identifier: MS Group 310

Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, photos, and mementos sent to María Mantilla de Romero regarding her father José Martí.

Dates: 1875-1974; Majority of material found within 1953-1960

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Ronald Cohen Papers

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Identifier: MS Group 142

Abstract

Includes field notes, published and unpublished writings, correspondence, and professional papers created by anthropologist, Ronald Cohen. The majority of the collection pertains to Nigerians in the state of Borno (Bornu), particularly the Kanuri and Bura-Pabir speaking peoples.

Dates: 1950-1996

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Roy C. Craven, Jr. Photograph Collection

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Identifier: Ms Coll. 125

Abstract

Roy C. Craven, Jr. (1924-1996) served as the first director of the UF Gallery. This collection documents Craven's wide-ranging interests in art and culture and highlights the work he did in collecting art and crafting exhibits for the gallery. The collection consists of photographic prints, negatives, and slides featuring images from sites throughout the Americas, India, Indonesia, Europe, and Africa.

Dates: 1962-1994, undated; Majority of material found within 1970s

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Rural Women's Health Project Collection

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Identifier: MSS 0635

Abstract The collection is a historical record of the Rural Women’s Health Project from its founding, 1991, to the present time this collection has been processed, July 1st 2024. The collection includes community developed posters, workshop and popular education materials as well as user guides related to health issues, health and social equity, family education, natural disaster preparedness and immigrants from North Central Florida. This collection offers a glimpse at community-based work and...

Dates: 1991-2024

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Samuel Ashe Swann Papers

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Identifier: Ms 098

Abstract

Samuel Ashe Swann's ledgers, letter books, tax certificates, deeds, and account books document Florida's growth in the 19th century. Swann was a real estate speculator, developer, and railroad business man.

Dates: 1838-1925

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Samuel Darwin McConnell Papers

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Identifier: MS 281

Abstract

Correspondence of Samuel D. McConnell before, during, and after the Civil War, as well as other documents relating to S. D. McConnell.

Dates: 1858-1916; Majority of material found within 1859-1876

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Sánchez Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 257

Abstract

A small collection of papers belonging to the Sánchez family of north-central Florida, concerning Santiago Sánchez, James R. Sánchez, Venancio Sánchez, Margaret Sánchez and E.C.F. Sánchez.

Dates: 1824-1925; Majority of material found within 1829-1870

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Sanehiko Yamamoto Collection Regarding Albert Einstein

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0399

Abstract

This collection chronicles the 30 year relationship between Albert Einstein and Sanehiko Yamamoto (President of Japan's renowned publishing house Kaizosha) that was formed during Einstein's 1922 trip to Japan. Included are photographs, letters, and artwork given to Yamamoto by Einstein during his trip, as well as a 1949 letter and photographs documenting Yamamoto's continued friendship with Einstein after World War II.

Dates: 1922, 1949

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida