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Drew Family Papers, 1888-1997

6.00 Linear Feet 2 flip-top boxes, 4 flat boxes, 1 wrapped oil painting
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The collection consists of printed materials, artifacts, and memorabilia relating to the Drew Family and their businesses in the Jacksonville area. Many of the items in this collection belonged to Horace Rainsford Drew, Jr. The collection is divided into two series: personal papers and business records.

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Drew Family Papers, 1888-1997 6.00 Linear Feet 2 flip-top boxes, 4 flat boxes, 1 wrapped oil painting

 

Dr. John O'Sullivan Faculty Papers, 1831-1999, bulk 1940-1980

8.30 Linear Feet 51 document boxes; 2 clamshells boxes
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John O'Sullivan (1939-2000) was a professor of history at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. O'Sullivan attended Fordham University for his undergraduate studies and then Columbia University where he attained a M.A. and Ph.D. After graduating in 1971, he came to Florida Atlantic University where he served as chair of the History Department (1975-1978) and devoted his entire academic career. Dr. O'Sullivan received numerous research fellowships including the American Philosophical Society, the American Historical Association, and the Sloan Foundation.

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Dr. John O'Sullivan Faculty Papers, 1831-1999, bulk 1940-1980 8.30 Linear Feet 51 document boxes; 2 clamshells boxes

 

Dr. Katherine W. Montgomery Collection, 1918-1958

12.00 items
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Items related to Florida State University student (BS, Physical Education, 1918) and professor (1918-1958) Dr. Katherine W. Montgomery. Items include her mortar board and tassel, two photographs (1918 and later undated), coin award (to "Miss Kate"), Red Cross award, unidentified award ("Lingiaden, 27/7-13/8, 1949"), a necklace with AAHPER ("American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation") charm, FSU Garnet Key and ribbon, and number "28" arm band. The mortar board and tassel were later worn by FSU professor, Dr. Frances "Frankie" Hall (BS, Physical Education, 1946) in academic processions until the end of her association with FSU in 1969. In 2007, Dr. Hall passed the mortar board on to Mary Lou Norwood (BA, English, 1947) to be worn the ceremony awarding her an honorary doctorate in humane letters on 13 April 2007.

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Dr. Katherine W. Montgomery Collection, 1918-1958 12.00 items

 

Dr. Mark F. Boyd Collection, 1516-1965, Date acquired: 04/03/1967, Date acquired: 04/01/1968

8 boxes 8 boxes 6 Linear Feet 6 linear feet
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Collection consists mainly of photocopies of original manuscripts in Spanish from Archivos General de Indias, Sevilla, Spain. There are a few translations in Spanish and English in holograph, a few typed copies of the translations and transcription, plus some holograph notes and typed pages of the manuscript by Dr. Boyd. These, the microfilm rolls, and other items that are included in the gift by Dr. Boyd are packed in separate envelopes, boxes and other containers.

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Dr. Mark F. Boyd Collection, 1516-1965, Date acquired: 04/03/1967, Date acquired: 04/01/1968 8 boxes 8 boxes 6 Linear Feet 6 linear feet

 

Dr. Mason Trupp collection, 1913-1985

3.62 Linear Feet 3 boxes
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In the late 1950s, neurosurgeon Dr. Mason Trupp collaborated with Edward L. Flynn, an oral surgeon, and Reginald G. Standerwick, a developmental engineer, to design a skeletal head frame for the treatment of maxillo-facial fractures. Their design was viewed by representatives of Surgeon General in 1958 and touted as a major achievement by the Journal of American Medicine that same year. This collection consists of technical drawings of the design for a skeletal head frame, photographs of the completed work in various manners of display, correspondence, articles, and a manual of neuro-anatomy.

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Dr. Mason Trupp collection, 1913-1985 3.62 Linear Feet 3 boxes

 

Dr. Raymond F. Bellamy papers, 1918-1970

2.1875 Linear Feet 5.00 boxes
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This collection includes unpublished manuscripts of several of Dr. Bellamy's publications, papers he read before various groups, verses he composed on different occasions and a collection of Christmas cards, letters and wrappings.

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Dr. Raymond F. Bellamy papers, 1918-1970 2.1875 Linear Feet 5.00 boxes

 

Dr. Samuel A. Portnoy Faculty Papers Collection, 1886-2003

15.00 Linear Feet
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Samuel A. Portnoy (1920 - 2004) was a professor of History at Florida Atlantic University (1963-1991) in Boca Raton, Florida.  Dr. Portnoy was a native New Yorker and received his bachelor's degree and Ph.D.  from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and his master's from the University of Chicago. In 1963, he began teaching history at Florida Atlantic University where he was actively involved in the planning of the University's academic program.  He was also first chairman of the Department of History at FAU.  His areas of specialization include Russian and Soviet history, 19th and 20th century European history, and Modern Jewish history. Dr. Portnoy was also a prominent lecturer, speaking on subjects of current and historic importance.  These subjects included the Middle East, the Gorbachev revolution, German unification, and select topics in modern Jewish history (Hasidism, Zionism, Jewish labor and social movements in Europe and the United States), and various aspects of Yiddish culture.  Much of his research was focused on the Jewish Labor Bund and the life of Vladimir Medem, a Russian Jewish political leader.  Portnoy's publications include articles in both Yiddish and English for the journals Labor History, Dissent, and Yiddish. He is also the editor-translator of Vladimir Medem's memoirs entitled: The Life and Soul of a Legendary Jewish Socialist and Henryk Erlich and Victor Alter – Two Heroes and Martyrs for Jewish Socialism.

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Dr. Samuel A. Portnoy Faculty Papers Collection, 1886-2003 15.00 Linear Feet

 

Dr. Thomas William Hoffer Papers, 1920-2005

172.00 Linear Feet
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Professional and personal files of Dr. Thomas William Hoffer, documenting his prolific and creative activities in animation studies, broadcasting, communication education, and documentary production.
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Dr. Thomas William Hoffer Papers, 1920-2005 172.00 Linear Feet

 

Dr. Walter Wadepuhl Faculty Papers Collection, 1781-1989

19.00 Linear Feet
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Dr. Walter Wadepuhl (1895-1989) is well-known for his scholarship on German poets Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Heinrich Heine. Born in Germany in 1895, he immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve. He held a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Wadepuhl was head of the Department of Languages and Comparative Literature at Elmhurst College where he also taught German for nineteen years. In 1964, he was appointed Distinguished Visiting Professor of German at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Wadepuhl authored many articles and several books on Goethe and Heine, including Goethe's Interest in the New World (1934) and Heine: Sein Leben und seine Werke (1974). The collection also includes correspondence, research notes, manuscripts, publications, photographs and letters with other German scholars.
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Dr. Walter Wadepuhl Faculty Papers Collection, 1781-1989 19.00 Linear Feet