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Arthur Letson Collection, Circa 1910-1969

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The Arthur Letson Collection contains sixty photographs and one newspaper clipping collected by the Letson family of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photographs include individual and group portraits from the Letson, Quick, Mahan, and Moore families, friends and associates of Fred Moore, Dania Beach Boulevard Bridge and Bridgehouse, and geographic areas such as the Altanitc Coastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale, and Dania Beach.

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Arthur N. Sollee, Sr. Papers, 1927-1984

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As Director of the Jacksonville Expressway Authority during the pivotal transportation years of 1956-1972, Mr. Sollee was a major influence in the development of the Jacksonville, Florida road system in Duval County, Florida in the mid-twentieth century. The collection consists primarily of correspondence, subject files and reports, and newspaper clippings relating to transportation projects in Duval County. It includes extensive documentation on the development of Jacksonville's road system, circa 1950-1970, consisting chiefly of numerous, albeit irregular, primary reports / studies; beach erosion / bulkhead data; and personal notes on Jacksonville transportation issues from the perspective of a prime participant. Historical source documents include project files relating to plans for Metropolitan Park and the Duval County Courthouse, and correspondence / newspaper clippings relating to the University of North Florida site selection. Few personal items are included.

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Arthur "Red" Sweeny Collection, Circa 1924-1976

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The Arthur "Red" Sweeny Collection contains photographs, awards, certificates, and correspondence documenting Coach Arthur "Red" Sweeney.

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Robert & Ingrid MacDonald Collectoon, 1970-2010

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This collection includes sheet music, programs, biographical information, photographs, and news articles related to the MacDonalds' tenure at Florida Southern College.

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Arthur S. Barclay Collection, 1940-1977, bulk c. 1961-1962

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A collection of slides and photographs that belonged to American botanist Dr. Arthur S. Barclay. These images include personal photographs of Dr. Barclay and his family or subjects of Dr. Barclay's research. Most notable are Dr. Barclay's trip to Colombia while a student at Harvard University in 1956, samples of datura plants collected in the Southwestern United States, and the aftermath of automobile accident involving Dr. Barclay's International Harvester B-120 Travelall.

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Arthur Williams Building Collection, 1963

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The collection contains items related to the dedication of the Williams Building in 1963. (See box list.)

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Charles W. Arnade papers, 1957-2006, Date acquired: 00/00/2006

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The bulk of this collection consists of printed materials, such as papers, memoranda, course syllabi and course materials written by Dr. Arnade.  There is also an autobiography and interview documenting Dr. Arnade's personal life.  The largest percentage of materials encompasses Dr. Arnade's forty-plus years as professor at the University of South Florida. Also accompanying the papers are publications written by Dr. Arnade that were removed from their original source to be added to the collection.

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Robert H. Gore Papers, 1929-1989

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The Robert H. Gore Papers contains papers documenting Gore's career as Governor of Puerto Rico, newspaper publisher, real estate developer, and other secondary activities. The series of photographs and correspondence show Gore's relationship with American politicians like Franklin D. Roosevelt and others. The newspapers and scrapbooks document his entrepreneurial and political career. They include editorials that Gore wrote during World War II, transcripts of interviews, and various biographical articles. It is a good source to study his points of view and opinions about national interests as well as the development of South Florida.

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Calvin Patterson Research Collection, 1968-2009, Date acquired: 05/27/2011

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The Calvin Patterson Research Collection contains digitized items such as articles, correspondence, and documents related to events and scholarships in memory of Calvin Patterson compiled by alumnus Tommy Warren.

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Mary Ann Lindley Papers, 1983-1998