Collections

The Howard Wilson collection consists of one folder of memorabilia and 42 compositions, primarily manuscript solo and chamber works. Included are several settings of poetry by Audrey Wilson, Howard's wife, and herself a professor in the Humanities Department at FSU.

The Howe Collection contains photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings, and a post card.

Two silver serving trays. One tray includes the seal. One small demitasse spoon. One water pitcher.

2 paintings of Fort Lauderdale by H. R. Swallow.

Two typescripts created by Hugh and Donald Lester: The Lesters of Florida by Hugh C. Lester, and Hugh Lester: Pioneer Lawyer by Donald G. Lester

Materials in this collection were organized chronologically and broken down into the following series: The History of the Foundation series contains biographical information about Lena and Ausker Hughes as well as information about Hughes Budwood and the Foundation. The Board Meetings series contains meeting minutes from the annual meetings of the Board. Also in this series may be materials passed out at the meeting such as the annual Treasurer's Report. File names in this series are reflective of the title given to the meeting by the Directors as indicated in the meeting minutes. The Financial Records series contains tax documentation, bank records, and correspondence related to financial matters of the organization. The Scholarships series primarily contains correspondence between the Foundation and the schools that receive funding for scholarships: Florida Southern College and the University of Florida. The Other Institutions subseries includes information on institutions and organizations that inquired about Foundation funding but were ultimately unsuccessful.

This collection contains a wide spread of citrus memorabilia, including packing house labels, magazines, and a scrapbook. It also holds records and artifacts from S.S. Coachman&Sons. The majority of the collection is memorabilia from various areas of the Florida Citrus Industry. It also contains historical accounts and licensing records for Florida groves. However, this collection largely consists of things of artistic value, such as calendars, postcards, and compilations of citrus advertisement art.

The Hugh W. Lester Sr. Collection contains 11 photographs dating from 1925 to 1927 of the Lester family, thier house, and the Obispo Apartment building that was located at 200 SE 16th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Three of the photographs show the aftermath of the 1926 hurricane. The collection also contains a 1955 article titled "The Great Florida Hurricane" written by Hugh C. Lester.