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William L. Drew Collection, 1911-1932, bulk 1924-1927

 

Summary

Creator:
Drew, William L.
Extent:
.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence between William L. Drew and various companies and entities involved in the Florida Citrus Industry during the 1920s.

Biographical / historical:

William Lincoln Drew was born in Newton, Iowa in 1864. He was a law professor, holding faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Illinois, the University of Chicago, and Cornell University. Before moving to Florida in 1914, Professor Drew bought and planted a citrus grove in 1907. After moving to Florida, he became the first President of the Eagle Lake Exchange and eventually became the Director of the Winter Haven Exchange. While doing this, he worked closely with the Florida Citrus Exchange, Florida State Horticultural Society, and other Citrus Growers Associations. He was also a chairman of Eagle Lake, where he resided. William Drew passed away in 1941.

Acquisition information:
Unknown. These materials were donated to the Thomas Mack Citrus Archives
Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are arranged alphabetically and by ascending date.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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 archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials

Terms of access:

The William L. Drew 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).

Location of this collection:
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland
FL
33801
USA