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J. Mason Gray papers, 1972-1986, Date acquired: 00/00/1993

 

Summary

Creator:
Gray, J. Mason
Abstract:
A collection of personal documents, writings, photographs and negatives of J. Mason Gray, Florida Historical Site researcher.
Extent:
2.59 Linear Feet
8 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

J. Mason Gray Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the written works of J. Mason Gray along with a few documents relating to the Florida Historical Research Foundation. Also included in the collection are historic photographs of Tampa and Florida in general, negatives, postcards, other assorted images, manuscripts and ephemera of a varying nature.

Biographical / historical:

James Mason Gray was born on September 11, 1939 in Tampa, Florida.  A graduate in Business from University of South Florida, Gray would go on to become a leading historical researcher and writer specializing in forgotten military forts. He is the author of "Historical Site Mapping," "An Encyclopedia of Indian Artifact Identification," and "Florida's Forgotten Forts." Gray was also a co-founder and executive director of Florida Historical Research Foundation, Inc.

http://www.ncgenweb.us/hoke/aussiejim.html

Note written by Kevin Arms, 2013

Acquisition information:

James Mason Gray

Donation

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type:

1. Documents

2. Manuscripts

3. Publications

4. Audio/Visual materials

5. Miscellaneous

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Preferred citation:

J. Mason Gray Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA