Collections

This collection consists of a true copy of a certificate and opinion of title to the Mrs. Hagan (or Rebecca Egan) donation containing 620 66/100 acres, and embracing all of that portion of the City of Miami lying south of the Miami River. Also copies of an abstract of title of said donation from the Dade County records. The copy is printed and verified from the original, which is in the possession of Mary Brickell. Appended to this item is a copy of a certificate to the effect that the title to said donation, except ten acres known as the Fletcher Tract, and except those portions of said donation sold by Mary Brickell from time to time prior to and since June 6th, 1896, vests in the said Mary Brickell, and that the same is free of clouds or incumbrances of record, which covers that period of time from June 6th, 1896, to January 15, 1907.

The letter was written on genuine birch bark by Mrs. S. L. Cawthon, October 2, 1914, while on vacation at Springfield, Vermont, and was addressed to "My Dear Girls." The letter is quite legible and contains some excellent descriptions of the areas in Vermont where she was vacationing.

Ms.: The New Magazine for Women (Spring 1972 Preview Issue)

This collection contains framed plaques, certificates, and commemorative materials recognizing the accomplishments of the Mu Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Broward College. Items include correspondence, award plaques for state and national achievements, recognition for service, and framed documents highlighting chapter honors. Together, they trace the progression of student-led excellence and academic honors initiatives spanning four decades.

This collection consists of photocopied notes and letter transcripts of the Munnerlyn Family. Among the items are genealogical notes on the family (photocopied); Civil War letters of James Keene Munnerlyn, 1861-1864, (Typescript translations of letters, photocopied); and notes about the materials (photocopied).

Photographs of two manuscripts and a printed article from Florida Highways. Manuscripts include naturalization papers of Achille Murat and an affidavit of R. K. Call concerning those naturalization papers. The article contains information about and pictures of Achille and Catherine Murat, as well as a historical sketch of the discovery and development of Florida.

The collection consists of correspondence from Muriel MacDonald. MacDonald was a Florida State College for Women student, the letters are to her mother, father, and sister and date from 1933-1934. The contents include 13 letters with envelopes from Septermber 18, 1933-December 4, 1933; 14 letters with envelopes from January 17, 1934-May 14, 1934; 1 program "An Odd Love Story"; 7 postcards from September 21, 1933-April 30, 1934; 8 letters with no dates or envelopes; and 1 envelope addressed to Mr. A.W. MacDonald.

The collection contains items related to the cost of attending Florida State College for Women.

Research records of Frank H. Murphy concerning the Bonaparte family in America and the Murat family of Florida, including biographical sketches, journal articles, bibliographies, and other materials.