Collections

Photostat of a letter written August 21, 1861, by W.F. Barr at C.H., Culpepper, Virginia to S. Bleckley Esq. in Anderson, South Carolina. He wrote from the Confederate Hospital that he and "several others of our Regiment" were confined with measles. He gave as his location: "We are now encamped six miles north of where we were when Mr. Hammond was here at a place called Germantown..." Others mentioned in the letter were: Tom Bagwell, Jacob Maudlin, Mrs. Hubbard, B.A. McAlster, Jas. Sloan, and A.O.N. Call.

This collection contains business records from the WG Roe and Sons company. These papers range from legal records to financial information, including transactions. There are blueprints and building records from their packing houses. This collection also contains fire protection information relating to inspections and sprinkler installation in the packing house. It also references the Moundgrove Fruit Company, an old citrus company from earlier in the 90s. In terms of more recent information, it contains collector's information for citrus labels and other collection items, as well as recent nominations and inductions into the Citrus Hall of Fame.

Correspondence from merchant firm, Whitaker & Sampson of Mobile, Alabama, to Jon Thompson of New York. The letter talks about the coffee and cotton markets in Europe versus the northern United States.

The Whitaker Center Publications includes scholarship developed within the Florida Gulf Coast University Whitaker Center, which conducts research in STEM teaching and learning; develops innovative curricula, resources, and materials; provides professional development opportunities for educators; develops and supports programs for students; and builds strong community partnerships.

Papers of Hurdis Whitaker (1874-192 6), including photocopies and newspaper clippings relating to his management of the Muscogee Commissary for the Southern States Lumber Company, 1909-1917, and as Sheriff of Escambia County, 1920's. Other topics include Governor Sidney J. Catts, Mrs. O. H. Thompson of Crestview, and the Whitaker family.

Biographical information and correspondence of Joseph M. White.

The George Whitfield notebook contains records of transactions between 1859 and 1864 and as well as lists of enslaved peoples, tax lists, and receipts. It is revealing as to his character, general standing and financial responsibility.