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Florida -- Everglades.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur E. Morgan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 237
Abstract

Papers relating to Morgan's work as a civil engineer and to the Dayton Morgan Engineering Company's various water control projects throughout Florida, in particular to drainage of the Everglades.

Dates: 1912-1954

Arthur R. Marshall, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 073
Abstract

Manuscripts, correspondence, and other papers of a biologist/ecologist regarding the restoration of water flow in South Florida and other environmental issues.

Dates: 1943-2014; Majority of material found within 1954 - 1985

Elizabeth Ogren Rothra Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0391
Abstract

Research materials, clippings, photographs, and correspondence related to the publication of Elizabeth Ogren Rothra's books On Preserving Tropical Florida and Florida's Pioneer Naturalist: The Life of Charles Torrey Simpson.

Dates: 1967-1997; Majority of material found within 1972-1976

Ernest R Graham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 046
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs and clippings from Ernest Graham's career as a truck and dairy farmer, Florida public servant, and political campaigner. There is strong emphasis on subjects such as horse racing, racketeering, drainage, flooding and water control in South Florida.

Dates: 1908-1957; Majority of material found within 1923-1948

Fred L. Williamson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 183
Abstract

Diaries, correspondence, news clippings, hearings, engineering reports and other material related to South Florida, particularly in the Clewiston area. The collection also contains the records of the New River, Lake Okeechobee and Caloosahatchee Navigation Association.

Dates: 1923-1944

James Edmundson Ingraham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 056
Abstract

Correspondence, miscellaneous materials, and photographs of businessman, entrepreneur, and railroad company executive along with his family.

Dates: 1854 - 1982

Joe Browder Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0598
Abstract Research reports, correspondence, memoranda, campaign material, and ephemera from Joe Browder, an American environmental activist who spearheaded ongoing efforts to save the Florida Everglades. His work helped establish the Biscayne National Park in 1968, and Big Cypress National Preserve in 1974. Browder successfully lobbied the Nixon administration to halt construction on a project to build a new Miami International Airport, in what is now part of the National Park system in the...
Dates: 1950 - 2010

Max Quackenbos Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 262
Abstract

Documents pertaining to a variety of environmental activities related to Martin County, South Florida, and the Everglades. In particular, the materials provide evidence about the meetings and activities of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) because Max Quackenbos was a regular meeting attendee and planning participant. Other topics include the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee, Indian River Lagoon, and the St. Lucie River.

Dates: 1977-2002

Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms 009
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, news clippings, campaign material, legislative files, and other papers of former Florida governor, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward.

Dates: 1879-1918; Majority of material found within 1904-1910

Nathaniel P. Reed Everglades Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 116
Abstract

Reed's correspondence and other documents relating to the Everglades starting in 1983, the beginning of the Save our Everglades program declared by Governor Bob Graham, and spanning until 2005.

Dates: 1983 - 2005