1917-1969
- Scope and content:
An assortment of mementos, letters, clippings, and photos with handwritten comments. On pages 40-43 is an account of the State's acquisition of the Ringling Estate in Sarasota. Handwritten tribute from Governor Collins, 1959. Autographed portrait of Spessard Holland. Photostat of Gray's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, 1919. Autographed portrait of Scott Dilworth (Dill) Clarke of Monticello, granddaddy Pork Chopper; and a former college mate of Gray. Letter from Gray's successor as Secretary of State, Tom Adams. Letters thanking him for his books and honoring his retirement from public office. A note by one of the letters reads: 1960, the year I was to retire, I estimate I received more than 500 letters--such as the above, which I greatly appreciated. And all of them voluntary. None solicited. 40 pages. Back end sheet also used.
Access and use
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- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
