Collections

The Alex Haley papers consists of manuscripts including those from his time with the Saturday Evening Post, Boy's Life Magazine and Kiwanis Magazine; correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, business files, awards, and other materials documenting Alex Haley's literary career. The papers also include fan mail during the popularity of the book and the subsequent television series "Roots", and photographs in Gambia.

The collection contains items related to Annie Mary Hartsfield's education at Florida State College for Women as well as her employment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  (See box list.)

The Calvin Patterson Research Collection contains digitized items such as articles, correspondence, and documents related to events and scholarships in memory of Calvin Patterson compiled by alumnus Tommy Warren.

The Charles E. Barnes Collection contains personal papers, certificates, photographic reproductions, and a fireman's helmet belonging to Charles E. Barnes of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Easter Lily Gates Collection contains correspondence, photographs, printed materials, maps, prayer books, awards, political and election materials documenting the professional and personal life of Easter Lily Gates.

The collection contains items and memorabilia related to Florida State College for Women (FSCW), including a scrapbook and photographs.

The Ellyn F. Walters Collection contains correspondence, professional papers, programs, photographs, awards, objects, and a scrapbook belonging to Ellyn F. Walters of Fort Lauderdale, Florida during her service as a teacher, fundraiser, and community leader.

Scrapbook containing ephemera and memorabilia concerning Florida State College for Women and Florida State University from 1930-1980.