Collections

Biographical information, extracts from the journal of Major Robert Gamble, plantation record book, and "Gambles Hill: a Rebirth of and Elegant Richmond" by Vera Palmer.

A.L.S., Pensacola, Florida, June 3, 1772, to Loard Barrington; states Gamble has heard from General Gage concerning Gamble's appointment to rank of Captain, and thanks Barrington for his support in securing the appointment.

Personal papers of George F. Gardner (1896-1980) consisting of diaries (1955-1980) and notebooks (1937- ) including journals of a trip to Canada and Detroit in 1937, to Florida in 1940, and letters describing Saipan, Marianas Islands in 1949.

These papers include two boxes of World War II correspondence, largely between Albert H. Garretson and Agnes P. Garretson while Albert was involved with the Foreign Economic Division and the G-2 division of SHAEF. Garretson shares his views on the bureacratic side of the war and his insights from working on the economic board and SHAEF. He also served on an "Anglo-American Brain Trust" meant to foster good relations between Americans and the British. Agnes also shares her views on the war and American politics.

The materials in this collection reflect the creator's career as a student at Florida Southern College in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The creator was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and the collection includes news articles, photos, and ephemera related to this organization. There are materials related to intramural and intrafraternity softball games. The collection also includes general items related to a student's life at college, such as a student directory, student body group ohoto, and brochures.

The Gary L. Conner Collection contains toys from the World War II era as well as a ration point that was kept as a toy. The toys include airplanes, ships, artillery pieces, and a jeep. They are made of wood, plastic or composite material, metal, and wood. The donor also included a brief description of each toy and how he recollected acquiring them.