Jan K. Platt papers
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Scope and Contents
The Jan K. Platt Papers focus on environmental concerns, regional development, operating budgets, and public services, such as libraries and welfare, within Hillsborough County. This collection also includes correspondence, memorandum, and reports from the numerous boards, authorities, and commissions that Platt chaired and served on, in addition to miscellaneous campaign ephemera.
Dates
- Created: 1974-2004
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1996
Creator
- Platt, Jan Kaminis (1936-) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
Biographical or Historical Information
Janice Kaminis Platt (Jan K. Platt) was born in 1936 in St. Petersburg, Florida. After attending University of Florida, University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University for postgraduate studies, Platt ran for public office. She was first elected as a Tampa City Council Member from 1974-1978 before being elected to serve on the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, where she held office from 1978-1996, and again from 1998 to 2004. As an active County Commissioner, Platt has fought to protect the environment, keep government honest, and assure balanced, managed growth. This collection contains extensive records from Commissioner Platt’s activities in public office ranging from 1974 to her retirement in 2004.
Note written by Adams, K., 2012
Extent
285.33 Linear Feet
214 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
This collection’s inventory provides access for patrons. The collection has not been arranged thematically or chronologically.
Source of Acquisition
Jan K. Platt
Method of Acquisition
Donation
- Hillsborough County (Fla.) -- Politics and government. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Jan K. Platt papers
- Author
- Adams, K.; Kirk Mitchell
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the USF Libraries - Special Collections Repository
4202 East Fowler Ave.
LIB122
Tampa FL 33620-5400 US
813-974-2731
