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Martin Michael LaGodna papers, 1937-1978

 

Summary

Creator:
LaGodna, Martin (1937-)
Abstract:
A collection of personal papers from Martin M. LaGodna, former associate professor of History at USF, and former Assistant Director of the American Association of University Professors, including his Dissertation from Florida State University and personal correspondence.
Extent:
0.83 Linear Feet
2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Martin Michael LaGodna Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. 

Background

Scope and content:

The focus of this collection is on the personal papers of Martin Michael LaGodna, a former associate professor of History at USF, a driving force behind the Oral History Program at USF, and an Associate Director of the American Association of  University Professors (AAUP). Included in the collection are journal entries written by LaGodna, article clippings, information about the Oral History Program, article drafts - including his Dissertation from Florida State University entitled, "The Florida State Department of Agriculture During The Administration of Nathan Mayo, 1923 - 1960." Also included in the collection are personal correspondences from 1960 - 1977 and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Martin Michael LaGodna was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BA in History, and received his Master's Degree in American History from Florida State University and his Ph. D. in History from the University of Florida. In 1967, LaGodna ran for Florida State Senate (District 7) on the Republican ticket, but was defeated by his opponent. LaGodna is a former associate professor at the University of South Florida, where he taught History and helped to pioneer the Oral History Program.

Note written by Kevin Arms, 2013

Acquisition information:
Donation
Processing information:

processed

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into two (2) document groups:

1: Biographical Materials: Personal documents, Articles written by Martin LaGodna, documents from 1967 Senate Campaign, Writings

2:  Correspondence: Included in this group are LaGodna's personal correspondences, including letters to and from Ellis Rubin, as well as letters from 1960 - 1977.

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:

Martin Michael LaGodna 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