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Donald J. Ivey research file on Florida politicians, bulk 1980s-1990s

 

Summary

Creator:
Ivey, Donald J.
Abstract:
Collection consists of archivist and historian Donald J. Ivey's research files on Florida's political history and governmental individuals in the 20th century.
Extent:
10 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Donald J. Ivey research file on Florida politicians, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

Materials reflect Donald Ivey's interest in Florida's political history. Collection fall within three distinct series: Chronological Biographies, Biographical Research Files on Individuals, and a Prosopographical File on the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Materials found in the research files include photographs, clippings, correspondence, government documents, copies of deeds and legal instruments. Most of the research and photocopies date from the 1980s through 1990s, although the collection does include a substantial number of microfilm copies of newspaper articles and documents from the 19th century. Four notebooks in the Chronological Biographies Series represent fictional accounts based upon historical events, and three of them have no direct relevance to Florida politics and government. They do, however, illustrate how a student of history can craft historical fiction by examining the context of the times and engaging in scholarly research.

Biographical / historical:

Archivist and published historian Donald J. Ivey created chronological biographies during his tenure as curator of collections at Heritage Village in Largo. Materials reflect his interest in Florida's political history.

Acquisition information:
Donald J. Ivey donated research files he compiled in the summer of 2003.

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:

Donald J. Ivey research file on Florida politicians, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, FL.

Location of this collection:
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg
FL
33701
USA