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James J. Harkins collection, 1970-2016, Date acquired: 00/00/2016

 

Summary

Creator:
Harkins, James J.
Abstract:
The James J. Harkins collection is composed of materials relating to personal associations, Irish history, Catholic Heritage Trail, geneology, etc.
Extent:
1.25 Linear Feet
3 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James J. Harkins collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

Types of materials include articles, ephemera, news clippings, lecture materials, manuscripts, photos, etc.

Biographical / historical:

An internationally accomplished Irish historian renowned as an author, lecturer, and world traveler, Jim Harkins has worked tirelessly to preserve Florida history. He was founder and organizer of the Florida Catholic Heritage Trail, appointed to the State Elderly Affairs Advisory Council, a trustee of the Tampa Bay History Center, Hillsborough County Library Board Emeritus, and member of the Historical Review Board. Founder of the SouthShore Roundtable, Mr. Harkins love for Florida is matched only by his lifelong bond with Ireland; he holds Irish and American citizenships and is an elected life member of the Donegal Historical Society and Military History Society of Ireland. Mr. Harkins donated his collection of Irish history books, as well as his private academic papers, to the University of South Floridas Special Collections.

Note written by

Acquisition information:

James J. Harkins

Donation.

Processing information:

processed

Arrangement:

There are two major sections of this collection: one for specific subjects and the other for more general materials. The sections are organized alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Catholic Heritage Trail
Military vehicles
Places:
Ireland

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:

James J. Harkins collection, 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