Distinguished Visitors, 1940-2020
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Florida Southern College
- Extent:
- .83 Linear Feet 2 Five Inch Legal Standard Archival Containers
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The materials in this record group contain correspondence, photos, documents, and ephemera related to distinguished guests of the college who do not fall into the categories of Founders Day speaker or Honorary Chancellor, or who were not here as part of a larger program, such as the Festival of Fine Arts.
- Biographical / historical:
Some of the most rewarding education happens outside of the classroom. Students and other members of the college community gain a better understanding of the world around them by meeting or listening to folks from a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. Over the years, Florida Southern College has welcomed distinguished guests who, either through a talk or lecture, performance, or interaction with students and faculty, have contributed to the enhancement of the cultural and intellectual life of the college.
- Acquisition information:
- These materials were generated by the college and transferred to the archives upon completion of their active status. This is an active record group and new materials are added periodically.
- Arrangement:
Materials are arranged in series. Series headings are as follows: Art Exhibit; Convocation Speaker; Diamond Jubilee Guest; Honorary Alum; Lecture; Music Performance; Poetry Reading; and Speaker. Individual files are alphabetical by last name of guest.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Florida Southern College--History.
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College--Student life - Places:
- Universities and colleges--Florida--Lakeland--History.
College speakers--Florida--Lakeland--Archives.
Performing arts--Florida--Lakeland--History.
Art--Exhibitions--Florida--Lakeland--History.
College students--Social life and customs--Florida--Lakeland--History.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archive's ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.
- Terms of access:
This collection is owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Please inquire if you have questions - archives@flsouthern.edu
- Location of this collection:
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Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.LakelandFL33801USA
