Collections

The materials in this collection were collected and curated by Richard H. Mette. Mette was a lifelong Jacksonville resident and has family ties to the area going back several generations.

Film slides and photographic prints documenting the photography of Dr. Richard N. Mariscal.  Subjects include marine and terrestrial flora and fauna, in locations including the American Pacific coast; the South Pacific Islands; the Atlantic Ocean; the Caribbean Sea; the Gulf of Mexico; and the American Southwest.

The materials in this collection include biographical material, photographs, Sun Dome documents, documents relating to the Sun Belt Athletic Conference, and other materials relating primarily to Dr. Bowers' work with USF sports.

This collection consists mainly of papers pertaining to Ervin's years as Attorney General and his campaigns for that office as well as his correspondence, campaign materials and court opinions of his years as Supreme Court Justice. Included are also papers reflecting his years of service to the Woodmen of the World. Among his papers are his extensive speech files containing his speeches and the background for them, speeches and articles by others, his collection of political anecdotes and assorted memorabilia. There is also correspondence with the State Road Department, letters of recommendation and congratulation, papers from the American Judicature Society, court hearing files, Christmas card lists, expense accounts, Florida Bar papers, materials from the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission and the National Association of Attorneys General, homestead exemption files, and speeches to the Dade County Bar Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Kiwanis Clubs of Jacksonville and West Palm Beach. Other topics or persons mentioned in the collection include Wakulla County, Guy Stovell, closing of T. B. hospitals, the United World Federalists, the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Rollins College, and Florida newspapers.

The Rob Boyte Collection contains photographs and photographic negatives created by photographer Rob Boyte during his time in Miami, Florida. The materials document individuals, neighborhoods, daily life, and the social and cultural landscape of Miami, including residential areas, streets, vehicles, and local animal life. The photographs also document events and social issues in Miami during the 1980s and later, including race relations and the local impact of international events such as the Iraq War. The collection also contains movie reviews reflecting Boyte's interest in film and cinema. In addition, the collection includes photographs and drawings depicting nudity and nude imagery. The materials provide visual and documentary evidence of people, places, everyday life, social and historical events, and cultural interests in Miami and their broader context.

This World War II collection relates to Robert C. Watson, an African American soldier who served in the Navy during World War II. It contains a page of the roll call from the 316th Port Company with Robert C. Watson's name. There are also news articles and comics from the base. There are photographs of Robert C. Watson's unit and his Veteran's questionnaire. There is also an article he wrote about his experience as a black man who appeared white in the Navy.

The collection contains materials relating to the activities of the following Northeast Florida organizations during the time periods listed: Civic Round Table of Jacksonville, Florida (1990-2000); Community Foundation in Jacksonville (2001); Duval Audubon Society (1993-1996); Florida League of Conservation Voters, Northeast Florida Chapter (1982-1997); Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (1996-2000); Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (1983-1984); Jacksonville Symphony Association Guild (1984-2009); Northeast Florida Coastal Zone Management Citizens Advisory Committee (1977-1981); Riverside Avondale Preservation (1983-2009); San Marco Preservation Society (1981-1999); Volunteer Jacksonville, Inc. (1994). Documents, primarily research and study materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications, surveys, newsletters, and minutes and agendas of meetings. The majority of correspondence and documents relate to the membership and activities in these organizations of Robert G. Grimes, a Jacksonville insurance executive and community activist. Mr. Grimes was active in a number of community organizations from 1977 to 2000, and served in different capacities as an officer, board member, and newsletter editor. Environmental groups are well-represented, due to his interest in conservation issues. Of particular interest are printed materials and correspondence relating to the Mimi and Lee Adams Environmental Awards, an annual Jacksonville environmental award named in memory of Mimi Adams, an environmental activist, and her husband, Lee, a nature artist.