Collections

Materials concerning the history of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Milton, Florida, including photocopies of correspondence of Bishop Frank A Juhan, research records about early church activities, ministers, the church building, baptisms, marriages, burials, and confirmations (1867-1916), sermons of Reb. S. Albert Kennington (1977-1982); and related records pertaining to the McDougall, Golson, Creary, and Keeling families, the Ladies Aid Society of Milton, and Milton history. [682 pieces]

Records, 1878-1961, including correspondence, annual reports of officers, bylaws, and related materials. Also known as the St. Michael's Benevolent Club or St. Michael's Benevolent Social Club.

Lawrence Salley Stokes, Jr., born and raised in Florida, served with the Army's 913th Engineer Air Force Headquarters Company, based in Orlando, Florida and then with the 933th Engineer Aviation Regiment. His collection contains a few materials on Camp Blanding, Florida where he was inducted and separated. Other Florida related items include postcards on the Flexible Gunnery School at Ft. Myers, Florida; a Thanksgiving menu from the Army Air Forces Tactical Air Command at Orlando, FL; one issue of "Hooker's Point Log" from the shipyard near/at St. Petersburg, FL, dated 15 July 1943 in which it's reported that various ships are being launched. Numerous editions of the "TAC" published by the Army Air Force Tactical Center in Orlando; another publication of the AAFTC is "AAFSAT in Action;" Various editions of "G.I. Galley Proof" an oversized newsletter sent to Orange County, Florida soldiers serving overseas. Two copies of the "JIC Alert" published by the Jacksonville Information Center, 3 and 17 October 1943, features chatty articles about civilians and military personnel. Pamphlet on the "Pacific Duty with the 933th Engineer Aviation Regiment, H & S Company" (no date). Various editions of "Brief" published by the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater. Small booklet, "This is Camp Blanding," with information on the Army post at Camp Blanding, Florida and surrounding area. No publication date but probably late 1943 or early 1944. Contains general information about the base which includes service clubs, post office, libraries, guest houses, post exchanges (PX), movie theater, newspapers, and available religious services. Also recreational facilities on and off base include USO clubs; a small map of downtown Jacksonville, local attractions including USO clubs; instructions regarding phone service; personal address book and 1944 & 1945 calendars. Includes pocket Bible, Army Edition of "We Farm for a Hobby", and "Make It Pay", a copy of "Laugh Book", a pamphlet about the Grand Coulee Dam, and three (3) manuals on (electric wiring, unarmed defense, and hand tools), souvenir copy of "The Air Force Engineer", "Pacific Duty with the 933rd Aviation Regiment", two (2) editions of "Avenger", two (2) copies of "First Anniversary of the 913th Engineers" pamphlets, a Special Reader's Digest publication of "The Mightiest Army", one (1) edition of "Aircraft Working Volunteer", a copy of "AAESAT in Action", eight (8) editions of "Brief" (two of which are special publications), one (1) photocopy of "Clipper", a copy of "Equipment for Engineer A.F. Headquarters Co.", a photocopy of "The 85th Moves Up!", two (2) issues of "The JIC Alert", one (1) issue of "Hooker's Point Log", a ration card, sketch cartoons, personal correspondence, a newspaper photo of the signing of the Peace treaty probably of the surrender of Japan, a copy of "This is Camp Blanding", a copy of "Ward Whisperers", and several newspaper clippings. Also has a book let from "War Memorial Services", held at the University of Florida on 27 October, 1946, and nine (9) photos of Hawaii.

This collection primarily relates to Lieutenant Colonel Walter R. Stokes who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in a weapons training section at Camp Luna, NM. The collection also relates to the uncle of Walter R. Stokes,  Harry Keeler Stokes, who served as the bank manager of Citizens' Bank of Clermont, FL. The collection consists of letters and envelopes written from soldiers serving in World War II to a bank president in Clermont, Florida. The collection also contains World War II period empty envelopes and letters from the stamp collection of Walter R. Stokes.

John P. Stone was a platoon leader for the 1st platoon of "I" company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines of the U.S. Marine Corp. He led his platoon in the battle of Okinawa in the Pacific Theater and was later promoted to company commander for his actions in that battle. In this capacity, Stone had to respond to letters from parents or other relatives who had learned of their loved ones' - Stone's men's - deaths. The collection contains many of these particularly touching letters, as well as letters to and from Stone, artifacts, documents, an oral history, a manuscript, newspapers, and books.

Large scrapbook of relevant news articles and posters.

Two account books which record purchases of dry goods, food, seed, wagons, and guano (fertilizer). There are indications from accounts carried forward that earlier and later account books existed. There is no evidence of ownership; because of the locations of the accounts near Metcalfe, Georgia or just over the Leon County, Florida line, there may have been a country store in business at the time.

Photocopy of typed manuscript by Cora Peet Hammond from historical data collected by two seventh grade school girls under the direction of their teacher, Miss Tanner, to be left as a permanent record in their library. Very good narrative for girls of that age, about the origin of Lake County, the founder of Tavares, housing of the first county seat, and of some of the early settlers of Tavares.