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  First citizens and other Florida folks: essays on Florida folklife.

  Foreman, Ronald, 1928-

  Consists of essays on Florida folklore and folklore studies.

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  Historical, architectural, and archaeological survey of Orlando, Florida.

  Florida Bureau of Historic Sites and Properties.; Carr, Robert S.; Werndli, Phillip A.; and Florida Bureau of Historic Sites and Properties.

  Report of a survey of historic and archaeological sites conducted to provide an inventory to be used as a resource for preservation planning.

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  Accent on the individual: the first twelve years of Florida Technological University.

  Kenneth G. Sheinkoph and Charles N. Millican

  Gives the early history of Florida Technological University (later renamed University of Central Florida). Provides details of the establishment of the University starting with the state legislature's authorization for its creation, the purchase of land and construction of buildings, the preparations for programs of study and the graduation of the first class. Describes relations with the local communities in Orange and other counties. Includes brief descriptions of the visits of notable persons. President Millican's comments are interspersed throughout the text.

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  St. James pioneer days: parish & school reunion : October 5-6, 1974.

  A souvenir of the rededication ceremony for St. James Church eighty-seven years after the first church was established and twenty-two years after the "new" St. James Church was dedicated in 1952.

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  A Time to keep: history of the First United Methodist Church of Oviedo, Florida, 1873-1973.

  Adicks, Richard; Neely, Donna M.; Evans, Clara Lee; Jones, Ben H.; and Lawton, Kathryn

  Brief history of the church from its beginnings to 1973, including photographs of early members, changes in the church structure, the new church, and the first wedding performed in the new church. Also includes a list of pastors and other officers of the church.

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  Archaeological investigations of the Castle Windy Midden, Florida.

  Bullen, Ripley P. and Sleight, Frederick W.

  Describes the artifacts recovered during excavations conducted in November 1956 and May 1957 at the Castle Windy Site, located about 12 miles southeast of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Carbon dating tests indicate that the specimens come from about A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1350 (p.9).

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  Early days in Melbourne Beach, 1888-1928.

  Thomas, Frank J. and Beynroth, Ewing, illustrator

  Brief history of the barrier island town of Melbourne Beach containing many anecdotes describing social and business activities.

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  Archaeological investigations at the Ross Hammock site, Florida.

  Bullen, Ripley P.; Bryant, William J.; and Bullen, Adelaide K.

  Describes the excavations of the Ross Hammock Site, located a little southeast of Oak Hill, Florida. The excavations were made in 1963 to evaluate the site's archaeological potential. The authors believed that the site was probably occupied about 2000 years ago. Includes a brief account of an investigation of a nearby 19th century salt evaporation works site.

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  Three archaic sites in the Ocala National Forest, Florida.

  Bullen, Ripley P. and Bryant, William J.

  Describes excavations conducted from 1962 to 1964 of three shell middens in the Ocala National Forest, Florida. Middens no. 1 and no. 2 are located within the Bowers Bluff Archaeological Area; midden no. 3 is more commonly known as the Kimball Island Midden. Radiocarbon analyses date human inhabitation at Midden no. 2 to about 3000 B.C. with abandonment approximately 1,000 years later. Midden no. 1 is dated at about 1690. B.C.

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  History of development in Orange and Seminole counties: growth patterns of urban form in the Orlando metropolitan area.

  Orange-Seminole Joint Planning Commission; White, Arthur W.; and East Central Florida Regional Planning Council

  A brief history of Orange and Seminole counties chronicling development from the colonial period to 1965, illustrated with period photographs and facsimile advertisements.

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  Master plan: new state university in East Central Florida.

  Rogers, James Gamble, 1901-1990; Murphy, Robert M.; Kelley, Forrest M., Jr.; Associated University Architects; University of Central Florida; Lovelock and Fritz; Lemon and Megginson; and Owles and Heasley

  The preliminary master plan for what would become the University of Central Florida. It consists of drawings and overlays for building placement, pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and the locations of the various colleges.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1962-1964.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1962/1964 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Archaeological investigations of Green Mound, Florida.

  Bullen, Ripley P. and Sleight, Frederick W.

  Describes the excavations conducted March 3-13, 1958 at the Green Mound site, located about 8 miles southsoutheast of Daytona Beach, Florida.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1960-1962.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1960/1962 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Guide to Orlando Air Force Base, Florida, 1959.

  Directory of base facilities and surrounding civic, religious, and recreational opportunities for Air Force personnel. Includes many photographs depicting the Orlando area in 1959, as well as a classified advertisement section.

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  The seventy-fifth anniversary of the First Congregational Church of Winter Park, Florida, 1884-1959.

  Brief history of the first church in Winter Park with a section on each pastor and an overview of church activities in 1959.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1958-1960.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1958/1960 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1956-1958.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1956/1958 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Initial report of the Council for the Study of Higher Education in Florida to the Board of Control, Florida Institutions of Higher Learning.

  Council for the Study of Higher Education Florida and Board of Control Florida

  Initial report of studies on the development of higher education in Florida. Includes recommendations for action.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1954-1956.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1954/1956 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1950-1952.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1950/1952 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Florida east coast: where the same sun shines on cottage and castle.

  Commercial booklet distributed by the Florida East Coast Railway describing attractions in Florida including the Flagler hotels.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1948-1950.

  Florida Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1948-1950 volume. The serial report gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.

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  Local and joint (rail-motor) passenger tariff no. 23 ...: one-way and round trip fares good for transportation in sleeping or parlor cars.

  Schedule of fares on the Florida East Coast Railway including distance and milage tables and the rules and regulations governing the tariff.

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  Report of the Board of Control: 1948.

  Florida. Board of Control

  Report of the Board of Control 1948 issue. The report serial gives financial reports, including budgetary requests and recommendations for the state institutions under the management of the Board, beginning with University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros. Includes independent reports from the presidents of each institution. In 1946, the Ringling Museum of Art came under Board control, continuing up to 1959 when a separate board was established for its administration. In 1948, the Florida State College for Women became Florida State University. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negros became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1953. A report from the newly established University of South Florida appears in the 1956/1958 volume. Planning for Florida Atlantic University is reflected in the 1960/1962 volume followed by a report from its president in the 1962/1964 volume.