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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Dr. Andrew Turnbull and the New Smyrna colony of Florida.
Corse, Carita Doggett, b. 1892
Historical account of the founding and management of the colony of New Smyrna by Andrew Turnbull. Based on documents and original manuscripts held at the British Colonial Office.
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Daytona, Florida.
Small oblong booklet with a brief history of Daytona Beach and numerous photographs of houses, public buildings, and recreational areas in the city.
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A book of photos: from the land where dreams come true : Fruitland Park Florida.
Lake County Land Owners' Association
Photographs of Fruitland Park and surrounding areas in 1917.
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Report of the Board of Control: 1916-1918.
Florida. Board of Control
Report of the Board of Control 1916/1918 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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Natursown: the finely ground high-grade phosphate for heavy crops and permanent soil fertility.
Lakeland Phosphate Company
Commercial booklet promoting the use of natural phosphate in agriculture.
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Scenic gems of Daytona, Florida.
Jolley, J. M.
Photographs of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach including citrus, hotels, and palm trees.
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Story of the Huguenots: a sixteenth century narrative wherein the French, Spaniards, and Indians were the actors.
Mann, F. A. (Florian Alexander)
A history of the Huguenot colony in Florida presented in narrative form.
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A guide to Florida for tourists, sportsmen and settlers.
Rhodes, Harrison, 1871-1929; Dumont, Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, 1869-1939; and Dumont, Mary Wolfe.
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A friend of the Seminole.
Walsh, George Ethelbert, 1865-1914; Caswell, Edward C., illustrator; and David C. Cook Publishing Co.
The fictional adventures of two boys in southwestern Florida and the Seminole Indian they befriend.
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Orlando: the charm of the south.
Description of Orlando in 1910 "...embellish[ed] with interesting reading and views of Orlando, contain[ing] in substance a brief outline of the town as it is today."
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Ormond - Daytona.
Albertype Co.
Photographs of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach including buildings, roads, and the beach.
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Ponce de Leon land and Florida war record.
Brown, George M., 1845-
A military history of St. Augustine by Sergeant George M. Brown, a civil war veteran.
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Juan Ponce de Leon.
Ober, Frederick A. (Frederick Albion), 1849-1913
Biography of Juan Ponce de León, including a description of the events in Spain and the Caribbean which may have shaped the his early life. Discusses relations between the Spaniards and the Indians of the West Indies, chiefly those found in Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. Chapter XIV (p. 182-[198]) gives an account of Ponce de León's discovery of Florida in 1513. His return and death there in 1521 is given in Ch. XX (p. 269-[282]).
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Report on the public archives of Florida.
Thomas, David Y. (David Yancey), 1872-1943
A report covering subject matter, condition, and availability of archival materials (exluding Spanish materials) relating to the history of Florida.
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Sunshine and sport in Florida and the West Indies.
Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918
Detailed account of the author's sport fishing trip to Florida and the West Indies during the early 1900's.
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Pioneers of France in the New World.
Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
Describes French discoveries and colonization efforts in North America, especially in Florida and Canada. Topics covered include: the background of Spanish explorations; French relations with the Spanish, the Indians and the English; and political events in France that affected French activities in the Americas.
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Florida east coast illustrated: List of hotels and general information concerning the famous winter resort section of America.
Florida East Coast Railway and Florida East Coast Hotel Company
Photographs and descriptions of resorts and hotels along the Florida East Coast Railway, including Cuba and Nassau.
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Florida East Coast Railway & hotels: as well as Nassau, Bahamas and Cuba.
Florida East Coast Railway and Florida East Coast Hotel Company
Brief text accompanied by color postcard-like pictures of the Flagler hotels, including vignettes of activities available at each. Of special note is the foldout illustration titled "Air ship view of Florida Nassau and Cuba showing relative location of the famous East Coast Hotels."
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Civil government in Florida under state and federal constitutions.
Yocum, Wilbur Fisk, 1840-
Examines and explains the articles and sections of the Constitution of the State of Florida for the purpose of providing instruction on civil government. This is followed by a briefer examination of the Constitution of the United States. Each part includes a "Topical analysis" which arranges the provisions of the constitutions according to subject matter.
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St. Augustine.
Wittemann, A. (Adolph), 1845-1938 and Albertype Co
Period photographs of St. Augustine landmarks from the early 1900s.
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The Halifax Country Florida: Daytona, Daytona Beach, Seabreeze.
Collection of photographs of Daytona, Daytona Beach, Seabreeze and the surroung area with an emphasis on hotels and scenery.
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Rare Florida flowers and fruits.
Jessamine Gardens (Jessamine, Fla.)
Commercial catalog of plants offered for sale by Jessamine Gardens.
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A visit to Florida, February 1870: Florida revisited after thiry years, 1897 & 1902.
Browne, Alice E.
Handwritten text in prebound ledger book describing three trips from New York to Florida. Includes many commercially produced pictures as well as sketches by the author.
