Charles E. Canady Collection, 1970-2014
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Canady, Charles E.
- Extent:
- 3.08 Linear Feet 5 Archival Containers 1 Flat Box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The materials in the Charles E. Canady papers primarily relate to the subject's interest in politics. The biographical section contains published and non-published volumes significant to the subject, as well as awards and family information. The bulk of the collection contains political advertisements and news clippings ranging from local to national elections, covering a period from the early 1970s through 2014. The collection also contains documents, ephemera, and articles relating to the subject's work with U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles.
- Biographical / historical:
Charles E. Canady was born in Lakeland, Florida on February 5, 1933 to Arthur Pinkney Canady and Vivian Vinell (Nell) Canady. His mother's maiden name was Streetman. Charles attended Kathleen Senior/Junior High School, from which he graduated in 1950. He enrolled in Florida Southern College in 1951. On April 18, 1953, Charles Canady married Dolores Jeffries. After graduating from Florida Southern College in January, 1954, Canady took a job with the National Biscuit Company, better known as NABISCO, where he worked in sales and marketing. Charles and Dolores had two children. Dolores graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Florida Southern College in 1963. In 1958, Canady left NABISCO to become an educator. His first assignment was teaching sixth grade at Winston Elementary School. In August, 1961, he earned a Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision from the University of Mississippi at Oxford. From 1961-1964, Canady was an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, where he taught Social Studies in the Elementary School, Science in the Elementary School, and The Modern Elementary School. From 1962-69 Canady was principal at Jesse Keen Elementary School. In March, 1969, Lakeland State Senator Lawton Chiles offered him a job as a Legislative Assistant/Administrative Assistant. In 1970, Chiles ran for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Spessard Holland. Canady became Senator. Chiles's Campaign Manager/Director. When Lawton Chiles was elected to the United States Senate in November, 1970, he asked Charles Canady to be his Chief of Staff/Administrative Assistant in his Washington D.C. office. Canady remained in the Senate with Lawton Chiles until 1989, managing his office as well as subsequent reelection campaigns. Upon the retirement of Lawton Chiles from the Senate, Canady went to work for U.S. Senator Bob Graham and Congressman Andy Ireland, both of Florida. He retired from federal service in 1991. Since his retirement, Charles Canady has traveled, explored personal interests, and participated in business and political consulting. He published a book, Running to Win: A Step-by-Step Campaign Guide. He has remained active in the Lakeland community, and in 2009 was inducted into the Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame.
Biographical information supplied by Charles E. Canady's unpublished memoirs, Seasons of My Life, which is maintained in the collection.
- Acquisition information:
- The materials were donated to Florida Southern College by Charles Canady.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Lakeland (Fla.). City Commission--History.
Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives--History.
Charles Canady Electrical Contracting--History.
Lakeland South Rotary Club--History.
Politicians--Florida--Lakeland--Biography.
Mayors--Florida--Lakeland--Biography.
Legislators--Florida--Biography.
Businessmen--Florida--Lakeland--Biography.
Civic leaders--Florida--Lakeland--Biography.
Political campaigns--Florida--History--20th century.
Political campaigns--Florida--History--21st century.
Local government--Florida--Lakeland--History--20th century.
Local government--Florida--Lakeland--History--21st century.
Elections--Florida--History--20th century.
Elections--Florida--History--21st century.
Chiles, Lawton M., Jr., 1930-1998
Campaign literature.
Political advertisements. - Places:
- Lakeland (Fla.)--Politics and government.
Polk County (Fla.)--Politics and government.
Florida--Politics and government--20th century.
Florida--Politics and government--21st century.
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 SPCUA's ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.
- Terms of access:
The Robert D. Carter Papers are 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
