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Vietnam War (1961-1975).

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Administrative Policy Records of the University of Florida Office of the President (Stephen C. O'Connell)

 Series
Identifier: Series P12
Abstract

Administrative records of Stephen C. O'Connell, sixth president of the University of Florida.

Dates: 1967-1973

Bob Hope Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0519
Abstract

The Bob Hope Collection documents, through collected ephemera and artifacts, the life and career of the legendary performer throughout the 20th Century and his 100 years (1903-2003).

Dates: 1890 - 2020

Kenneth A. Megill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 010
Abstract

Materials on Megill's tenure case at the University of Florida, his political interests, and his scholarly work.

Dates: 1967-1973

Lois Hensel Collection on the Gainesville Eight

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0354
Abstract The "Gainesville Eight," a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters associated with Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), planned a demonstration during the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami, Florida. They were arrested and charged on accusations of plotting a violent protest, but were later acquitted due to lack of evidence and signs of government interference. This collection houses newspaper clippings covering the trail, juror notes, VVAW papers, some correspondence, and...
Dates: 1973-2015, undated; Majority of material found within 1973-1978

Michael Gannon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0343
Abstract

Writings, research notes, correspondence, photographs, biographical materials, and other papers of Michael V. Gannon, the noted historian, radio commentator, former priest, and emeritus professor of the University of Florida.

Dates: 1923-2017

Robert "Bob" Canney Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 191
Abstract

Papers of social activist Robert Benjamin Canney, primarily related to his trial and imprisonment following a 1970 anti-war demonstration in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Dates: 1964-1988; Majority of material found within 1967-1976

Spessard L. Holland Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 055
Abstract

Personal and official political papers, dated 1913-1972, of former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor, Spessard Lindsey Holland.

Dates: 1913-1972