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Florida -- Gainesville.

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Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

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

Marshall B. Jones Typescript for "Berkeley of the South"

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 092
Abstract

Typescript for a "Berkeley of the South : a history of the student movement at the University of Florida, 1963-1968" by Marshall Jones.

Dates: 1970

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

Paul Richards Musical Score: Fanatic Fanfare

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Identifier: Ms Coll. 118
Abstract

A musical score entitled "Fanatic Fanfare" and the parts for the individual instruments created by Paul Richards.

Dates: 2005

Phil Emmer Papers

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Identifier: MSS 0363
Abstract Philip I. Emmer is a real estate developer known for his work throughout Florida. His firm, Emmer Development Corporation, has developed properties in 15 Florida counties, from low-income, turnkey housing to luxury apartment complexes. Emmer is also well known for his philanthropy and public service. This collection focuses on the philanthropy and public service of Emmer, as well as his career in housing development. The collection also holds documentation regarding low-income housing, in...
Dates: 1941-2014; Majority of material found within 1970-2010

Philharmonic Society of Gainesville Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0593
Abstract

Programs and performances sponsored by the Philharmonic Society of Gainesville as well as other society records.

Dates: 1912 - 1972

Polly Doughty Papers

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Identifier: MSS 0443
Abstract

Subject files belonging to women’s rights activist Polly Doughty, primarily documenting her activity in Gainesville during the 1970s and 1980s while working to promote women’s rights. Of particular note is the large volume of material related to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the Florida/Gainesville Commission on the Status of Women (COSW), and the Florida League of Women Voters where she served as President for Alachua County.

Dates: 1965 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1990

Records of the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee

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Identifier: MSS 0520
Abstract

Annual reports, meeting agendas and minutes, announcement and newsletters, newspaper articles and clippings, and other records belonging to the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee (ACDEC).

Dates: 1963 - 2021

Records of the Friends of Lake Alice

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Identifier: MS Coll. 144
Abstract

Alice's Friends' administrative records and notes, as well as newspaper clippings and legal documents. The collection mostly relates to the organization's successful challenge against the University of Florida's 1995 plan to build student housing on the shores of Lake Alice.

Dates: 1953 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1997 - 1999

Records of the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0507
Abstract

Establishing records, minutes, handbooks, reports, publications, and other organizational records belonging to the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Dates: 1983 - 2019