Collections

The bulk of this collection consists of letters written by John Rawls during his time in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in Brazil. He achieved the rank of Major. These letters, primarily to his mother, give details on his time in training and daily life while stationed in Brazil. He tells stories of friends, the tedium of his work, and mentions the various girls he sees throughout the war. Also included is a photograph album consisting of photographs taken by Rawls while in the service.

This collection contains a Scholastic Magazine volume 22, number 5 from April 1st, 1933 and Song Hits Magazine volume 7, number 4 from September 1943.

Photographs, awards, and Florida State University Film School publications, shirts and hats, and a framed FSU Film poster.

This collection relates to Staff Sergeant Ray Liberti who served in the U.S. Marine Corps with the Third Marine Division on Iwo Jima during World War II. This collection contains an oral history where Liberti recounts his experiences in the war.

This collection contains a transcript of an interview with Raymond F. Bricker conducted by David Gregory on April 17, 1999.  It details his time in the U.S. Army from 1941 through 1945. Raymond F. Bricker served with the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II.

The materials in this collection reflect the creator's role of Director of Public Relations at Florida Southern College and Coordinator of Frank Lloyd Wright activities. The collection primarily consists of news artcicles related to Mr. Wright's projects at FSC and around the country. Correspondence with architects and others interested in FLLW are included. Additionally, the collection includes materials related to tours of the Wright-designed buildings of the FSC campus, including correspondence with visitors.