Abstract
Sometime around 1958, William V. Knott recorded his impressions of the 1916 gubernatorial contest for a graduate student in New England. Much of this material was already available, especially in the master’s thesis by John R. Deal, Jr., "Sidney Johnston Catts, Stormy Petrel of Florida Politics" (University of Florida, 1949). Deal interviewed Knott and emphasized many points covered in this account. This is, however, the most complete and authoritative account yet published of the infamous "Sturkie Resolution" which played a critical role in the campaign. The manuscript is also a most complete revelation of Knott’s critique of the "Bryan Primary Law" which eliminated run-offs by providing for first and second choice balloting.
Recommended Citation
Flynt, Wayne
(1972)
"William V. Knott and the Gubernatorial Campaign of 1916,"
Florida Historical Quarterly: Vol. 51:
No.
4, Article 6.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fhq/vol51/iss4/6
