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Florida -- Description and travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Al Hackett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1980-01
Abstract

The Al Hackett papers include photographs, correspondence, and selected articles on topics pertaining to Florida's natural environment.

Dates: Created: 1961 - 1980

Edward Staples Cousins Smith photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: S26
Abstract

Photographs of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Long Key, St. Augustine, Palm Beach, Pablo Beach and Nassau.

Dates: Created: 1904-1924

Ellis Hughes papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1975-01
Abstract The Ellis Hughes papers consist of Hughes' journal, kept during the Second Seminole War, a transcription of his journal entries and miscellaneous material which are housed in one document box and one phase box. The bulk of the documentation falls with the range of the 1830s through the 1840s with the balance of the material covering the 1850s through 1861. The materials principally consist of transcriptions and photocopies of Hughes' journal during his tour of duty as an Assistant Surgeon in...
Dates: Created: 1813-1866; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1974

Florence I. Fritz papers

 Collection
Identifier: F31
Scope and Contents

This collection primarily consists of correspondence between Fritz and her family, friends, and associates during her career as a realtor in southwest Florida and as owner and editor of the travel brochure, Hello Stranger! The collection also includes assorted papers of the Florida State Welfare Board and the Southwest Florida Historical Society, photographs, subscription cards for Hello Stranger!, and articles written by Fritz.

Dates: Created: 1926-1969; Other: Date acquired: 03/00/1970

Florida graphics collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2023-05
Scope and Contents

This collection contains assorted over-sized illustrations and graphics for a number of topics of Florida's history.

Dates: Created: 1850-1990

Karen Howey Schmidt Ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: S38
Abstract

A collection of Florida ephemera, including: a large postcard collection, restaurant menus, and event programs.

Dates: Created: 1949-1959; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Piers Anthony collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1991-01
Abstract

The Piers Anthony collection includes the papers of the prominent science fiction author and USF graduate. Items include the manuscripts of more than eighty-five books and short stories, correspondence, and a daily work record. His works, particularly the Xanth series, incorporate Florida settings.

Dates: Created: 1956-1996; Other: Date acquired: 12/10/1991