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James P. Drane Collection, 1930-1959

 

Summary

Creator:
Drane, James P.
Extent:
.5 Linear Feet No container. Collection is comprised of published materials
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains published research used by the subject as reference material.

Biographical / historical:

James Poindexter Drane, Jr., was born at University Hospital, in Charlottesville, VA on Oct. 17, 1933. After living in Virginia for three years, they moved to Atlanta, and then to Sebring in 1944. He graduated from Sebring High School in 1951. He then went to the University of Florida and graduated with a BSA in 1955, majoring in Citrus Production. While at the University he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Jim was a Citrus Grower and worked in the Fertilizer and Agrichemical Industries from 1958 until retiring from Vicksburg Chemical Co. in 2000. He was active in the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association until retirement. Jim was a member of a prominent Polk County Citrus Family started by his grandfather at the turn of the century. Jim's greatest passion was his love of Florida football and his family. He has been a member of "Gator Boosters" since 1962. He is a Past President of the Gator Club of Central Florida and was an honorary regional Vice President of the Alumni Association for one year. He also was very active in "Gator Feeders" formed by friends from Orlando, Tom Ustler of Orlando, the late Karick Price and K. D. Lewis. All shared many memories over 26 years, barbecuing yearly for the Florida Football team and coaches after the Orange and Blue game. Jim was very active with the Touchdown Club of Orlando. He served in many ways and was also President in 1987-88. Jim was a lifelong Presbyterian and moved his letter of affiliation from the First Presbyterian Church of Sebring in Nov. 1958 to the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and is currently affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Frostproof, FL. After graduation, from The University of Florida, Jim served in the United States Army, attached to the American Embassy in Paris, France for 18 months. He passed away on November 14, 2013

Acquisition information:
Materials were donated to the Thomas Mack Citrus Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.

Terms of access:

The James P. Drane Collection is owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Location of this collection:
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland
FL
33801
USA