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Lynda Van Scoyoc Women's Feminist Papers Collection, 1970-2001

6 Linear Feet 6 Boxes
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The Lynda Van Scoyoc Feminist Papers Collection contains the materials collected by Lynda Van Scoyoc during her time working with the National Women's Political Caucus, Florida Women's Political Caucus, and the Metropolitan Orlando Women's Political Caucus. This collection reflects the growth of each organization during the late 20th century as well as chronicling the struggle by each group in their efforts to make positive changes to women's rights. Researchers should note that portions of this collection were written only in shorthand notation.

Raymond L. Williams collection, 1945-2020, Date accessioned: 2020-01-21

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This collection relates to Raymond L. Williams, who served in the U.S. Army occupation immdediately after World War II in Eastern Italy and the Balkans. This collection contains artifacts and newspaper articles relating to the life and service of Raymond L. Williams

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Airplane Pin, 1945-1946 Box 20.0002- Box 1, Object 014

 

Airplane Pin, 1945-1946 Box 20.0002- Box 1, Object 018

 

William Edward McKee Sr. collection, 1942-1996, Date acquired: 2020-12-05, Date accessioned: 2020-12-09, bulk 1943-1945

5.5 Linear Feet 6 half boxes, 1 OS box (31.5x23.5")
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This collection relates to William Edward McKee Sr. who served as a sergeant with the 324th Squadron, 91st Heavy Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force in Europe during World War II. McKee Sr. was shot down along with the crew of the B-17 bomber on March 29, 1944. The entire crew survived and then became German prisoners of war at Luft Stalag 17B. Mckee Sr. received the Air Medal and Purple Heart Medal. This collection includes letters, documents, photographs, prisoner of war memorabilia, and memoirs.

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91st Bomb Group Memorial Association, History of the 91st Bomb Group, 1942-1945 20.0010 - Box 6, Folder 001

 

Beatrice B. Ettinger papers, 1962-2015

10.2 Linear Feet 17 boxes, 5 flat files
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The Beatrice B. Ettinger papers contain correspondence, leaflets, posters, minutes and reports that show women's position in society in the 1970s and 1980s. Continuing Education is the focus of these papers since Ettinger accumulated many of the materials between 1970 and 1992 when she was President of the Council for Continuing Education for Women. This organization established a Center that was based first at Valencia Community College and later at the University of Central Florida. Ettinger also collected documents concerning other organizations in which she was interested that fostered women's intellectual and political growth, such as, the Central Florida Women's Resource Center Inc. and the League of Women Voters. Additional materials provide some personal information about Mrs. Ettinger.

Into the Unknown: The X-1 Story Research files, 1942-2013, bulk 1942-1955

8.25 Linear Feet 15 Boxes
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This collection contains the files that Louis Rotundo used for the research of his book, Into the Unknown: The X-1 Story. The book "describes the complete history of the world's first supersonic aircraft, the Bell X-1." Materials consist of manuscripts, reports, interview transcripts, news clippings, photographs, and multimedia. This collection provides insight into the history of the X-1 plane and the work of Louis Rotundo. Louis C. Rotundo was born on October 28, 1949. He graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 1975 and then worked for United States Senator Lawton Childes as an aide. Rotundo served as a lobbyist for the State of Florida and was employed by UCF from 1980 to 1988 as Special Assistant to the Director of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and Special Assistant to the President of UCF from 1984 to 1987. After departing from UCF in 1988, Rotundo worked as the Principal of Louis Rotundo and Associates, a Central Florida based company that specializes in lobbying and consulting.

Grafton W. Johnson papers, 1931-1994, Date acquired: 09/10/2015, Date accessioned: 2020-06-08, bulk 1944-1956

3.5 Linear Feet 5 boxes
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Although the collection was donated in the name of Grafton W. Johnson, who served as a an Army Staff Sergeant in Florida during WWII, the bulk of the collection consists of private papers of his wife, Doris Hightower Johnson, from her childhood until Grafton's death in 1994.

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Bibles 15.0030 - Box 3, Folder 002

 

Bulletins 15.0030 - Box 1, Folder 009

 

50th Anniversary Celebration Photographs, Undated

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Photos (some photos mounted on foam core some on non photo paper)

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Beta Phi Mu Records, 1957-2007

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Records documenting the activities of Beta Phi Mu since its founding

Jim and Betty Lou Joanos Collection, 1909-1957, bulk 1952-1957

18 Linear Feet
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Scrapbooks, photo albums, documents, certificates, awards, and plaques documenting the lives of Betty Lou and Jim Joanos and their involvement with FSU. Also included are FSU and FSCW items collected by Betty Lou and Jim, including postcards, graduation invitations, university publications, and artifacts such as FSCW silverware and dinnerware.

Susan King and Paradise Press Collection, 1908-2009, bulk 1967-2009

34.75 Linear Feet 30 Boxes, 27 Flat Files
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Created by Susan E. King, the collection contains a wide variety of materials, primarily related to her career as a book artist, including manuscripts, printing materials, and correspondence.