Florida Heritage

This collection contains UCF's contributions to the Florida Heritage Collection, an ongoing cooperative project of the State University System (SUS) of Florida to digitize and provide online access to materials broadly representing Florida's history, culture, arts, literature, sciences and social sciences. Thematic areas in this growing collection include Native American and minority populations, exploration and development, tourism, the natural environment, and regional interests. Materials are taken from archives, special collections, and libraries of the state universities. These materials represent only a small part of the wealth of historical and archival treasures held by the UCF Libraries.

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Education and the future of Florida: a report of the comprehensive study of education in Florida.

Florida Governor's Citizens' Committee on Education

Provides a report on the state of education in Florida just after World War II. Examines education for various ages, levels and populations. Included are discussions of related services, personnel and facilities, financial support and organizational structures. In the chapters on higher education, under each subtopic, there are separate discussions for the University of Florida, the Florida State College for Women and the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College. Each chapter includes a summary of recommendations.
Report of the Board of Control: 1946.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1946 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.
The seventh census of the state of Florida, 1945: Taken in accordance with the provisions of chapter 22515 Laws of Florida, Act of Legislature of 1945.

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Mayo, Nathan, 1876-1960
The story of a pioneer: a brief history of the Florida East Coast Railway and its part in the remarkable development of the Florida East Coast.

Florida East Coast Railway

Short history of the Florida East Coast Railway and its role in the growth and development of the east coast of Florida. Includes several facsimilies of early travel brochures.
Report of the Board of Control: 1944.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1944 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.
Report of the Board of Control: 1942.

Florida Board of Control, report

Report of the Board of Control 1942 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.
Report of the Board of Control: 1940.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1940 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.
Florida, the march of progress.

Florida Dept. of Agriculture.; Mayo, Nathan, 1876-1960; and Brooks, T.J. (Thomas Joseph), b. 1870

Promotional booklet published by the state with an introduction by Nathan Mayo, the Commissioner of Agriculture from 1923 to 1960. Includes descriptions of most cities and scenic areas of the state.
A Brief History of the Florida Railroad commission.

Summary: " A few historical facts about the development of transportation in our State together with a review of the scope and activities of the Commission".
Album of Florida & West Indies hotels.

Davis &. Campbell

Provides photographic views, with accompanying text, of hotel exteriors and interiors, including lobbies, dining rooms, beaches, pools, golf courses, parks, etc. Two airlines are also mentionned. Rate book contains an index, brief profiles of the cities and many advertisements for local businesses.
Report of the Board of Control: 1938.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1938 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.
The citrus industry and occupations in Florida.

United States National Youth Administration (Fla.) and Mead, Arthur Raymond, b. 1880

"Prepared to provide occupational information for youth in high schools, to a lesser degree in colleges and universities, and to out-of-school unemployed." -- Introduction. Gives descriptions of the specific jobs that are performed in the citrus industry, at all stages, from growing to packing or canning the fruit, and at various levels, from laborer to management. Includes statistics on production, trade, and characteristics of citrus industry workers, as well as a discussion of the citrus market and excerpts from various documents relating to the industry.
Florida east coast.

Booklet produced by the Flagler Company describing destinations in Florida.
Florida Welcome to the Indian River Country.
Florida sea shells.

Aldrich, Bertha and Snyder, Ethel

Focusing on Florida, the book includes a history of sea shell collecting, information on the live inhabitants of the shells, and how to care for a shell collection.
Report of the Board of Control: 1936.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1936 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.
Winter Park Florida

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Promotional brochure listing cultural and recreational attractions of Winter Park, Fla. with an emphasis on Rollins College.
The sixth census of the state of Florida, 1935 taken in accordance with the provisions of chapter 17269 Laws of Florida, Acts of the Legislature of 1935

Florida Department of Agriculture Bulletin [new ser.] no. 193 and Mayo, Nathan 1876-1960

Census report showing state's population growth from 1830 to 1935; tables are divided up by race, sex, ager periods, as well as other civil and political divisions.
Daytona Beach Florida.

Daytona Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Emery, Don J., illustrator

Small brochure with color covers and black and white photographs that serves as an order form for a "larger illustrated booklet descriptive of Florida and Daytona Beach".
Report of the Board of Control: 1934.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1934 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.
East Florida in the American revolution.

Barrs, Burton, 1889-

Brief history of the activities of the Continental Army against the British colonies of the Floridas. Includes portraits of officers from both sides.
Report of the Board of Control: 1932.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1932 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.
A visit to the land of sunshine and flowers.

Original typescript describing an automobile trip from Medina, New York to Winter Park, Florida at Christmas time, 1930. Includes original photographs and hand-drawn maps of the route, plus a mileage record.
Report of the Board of Control: 1930.

Florida. Board of Control

Report of the Board of Control 1930 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.
Uncle Ander's Floridy tales.

Hall, Edna Garland

Humorous short stories written in dialect covering aspects of Florida life in the early 20th century.