An Appeal For Legislative Aid,
2020
University of Central Florida
An Appeal For Legislative Aid, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Below is, a copy of a bill which has been presented to the Legislature, requesting the State to make such provision as it may in its judgment see fit for the financial assistance of the Florida Historical Society. The bill is a literal copy of the one, offered at the last session of the Legislature, which passed the Senate but was left on the calendar of the House. The Society was organized to awaken interest in the preservation of historical data of the state in the absence of any official bureau or department and its active officers are doing all …
An Indian Bettlefield Near Melrose,
2020
University of Central Florida
An Indian Bettlefield Near Melrose, H. Von Noszky
Florida Historical Quarterly
Although it is well known that the neighborhood of Melrose is rich in Indian mounds and a fine hunting ground for flint arrowheads, pottery; and the like, few are aware that within a few miles of Melrose was fought one of the most important battles on Florida soil. This struggle took place between DeSoto’s forces and the Indians under Vitachuco, some time in 1539.
Florida's "State Library",
2020
University of Central Florida
Florida's "State Library", Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
The words are quoted, because, although in frequent use, they constitute a gross misnomer, the so-called "State Library" of Florida having always consisted of a great mass of printed books, pamphlets, maps, documents, etc., mixed and jumbled together in inextricable confusion, on shelves, on the floors, filed in dark corners and under stairways, in the damp basement of the State Capitol - a shame and a disgrace to the intelligence and public spirit of a civilized and long-suffering people.
Senator Yulee: A Biographical Sketch By C. Wichliffe Yulee,
2020
University of Central Florida
Senator Yulee: A Biographical Sketch By C. Wichliffe Yulee, C. Wickliffe Yulee
Florida Historical Quarterly
The adage that: no man is a hero to his valet, may be coupled with one that: every man is a hero to his child; which fact the writer promises to bear ever in mind, endeavoring to anticipate the modifications of those candid friends whose friendship is never so demonstrative as when clipping one’s wings. But it is a matter of some regret that a person who feels compelled thus to issue a self-denying ordinance, should have been selected to write, for the Florida Historical Society, the biography of Senator Yulee; since any historical narrative must have a strong element …
Pensacola: Its Early History,
2020
University of Central Florida
Pensacola: Its Early History, S. J. Gonzalez
Florida Historical Quarterly
Turning the hands of time backward along the dial of Floridian history, we find chronicled in the year 1559- or according to some writers 1553- the birth of an infant city on the shores of Ochees, a beautiful deep water bay, which offered safe anchorage to a fleet sailing northward under the command of one Tristam DeLuna, one of those adventurous Spaniards who, following the ignis fatuus of all Spanish explorers of the gulf - the fabulous golden stores of a country to the northward - had entered the harbor in search of a landing place.
In Memoriam: Francis Philip Fleming,
2020
University of Central Florida
In Memoriam: Francis Philip Fleming, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Among the most distinguished names of Floridians who have been honored with the position as chief magistrate of the state stands the name of Francis Philip Fleming. Notable and conspicuous as were his many public services unquestionably that of the establishment of a State Board of Health exceeded all others, since this service has proven of immeasurable benefit to the state and also to the country at large in preventing the introduction of epidemic diseases from other lands.
Illustration: Honorable Francis Philip Fleming,
2020
University of Central Florida
Illustration: Honorable Francis Philip Fleming, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Verso,
2020
University of Central Florida
Verso, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Lists the Officers and Board of Directors for the Florida Historical Society, as well as membership fees.
Title Page,
2020
University of Central Florida
Title Page, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Title page for Volume 2, Number 1. Includes the Table of Contents
Editorial Notes,
2020
University of Central Florida
Editorial Notes, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Postponed Annual Meeting,
2020
University of Central Florida
Postponed Annual Meeting, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Minutes of the postponed annual meeting of the Florida Historical Society held in the room of the Society, Public Library, Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, November 17th, 1908, at 4 o’clock p. m. pursuant to former meeting.
The Father Of Modern Refrigeration,
2020
University of Central Florida
The Father Of Modern Refrigeration, George D. Hower
Florida Historical Quarterly
Reprinted from the November, 1908, number of Uncle Remus Magazine
Tallahassee Before The War,
2020
University of Central Florida
Tallahassee Before The War, F. A. Hendry
Florida Historical Quarterly
Extract from an article in The (Tallahassee) True Democrat.
Jacksonville, Fifty-Three Years Ago,
2020
University of Central Florida
Jacksonville, Fifty-Three Years Ago, Otis L. Keene
Florida Historical Quarterly
A city of less than two thousand population, with quite broad and regular streets, and unlike those of to-day that tire lined and ornamented with electric lights, telegraph and telephone poles, that give them the appearance of an old cypress swamp, were then lined with the stately and beautiful water oak and magnolia; no electric cars, automobiles, bicycles or paving, consequently one could cross them through the deep, soft sand without being confronted with the dangers that the modern means of travel now impose on people. I found the little city quite a busy one in some lines of business, …
The Origin Of Phosphate,
2020
University of Central Florida
The Origin Of Phosphate, John Y. Detwiler
Florida Historical Quarterly
This article, although here printed for the first time, was written in 1897, five years before the destruction of St. Pierre on the island of Martinique, which was caused by a natural catastrophe similar to that by which Mr. Detwiler believes the phosphate beds were formed. --Editor
In Memoriam: David Elwell Maxwell,
2020
University of Central Florida
In Memoriam: David Elwell Maxwell, John C. Cooper
Florida Historical Quarterly
David Elwell Maxwell was born in the city of Tallahassee, Florida, February 25th, 1843. He was the son of William M. and Rebecca F. Maxwell. His father came to Florida from Georgia, when the former was a territory. He was educated in or near Tallahassee, until 1857, when he attended school in Cambridge, Massachusetts until 1860.
Illustration: David Elwell Maxwell,
2020
University of Central Florida
Illustration: David Elwell Maxwell, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Verso,
2020
University of Central Florida
Verso, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Lists the Officers and Board of Directors for the Florida Historical Society, as well as membership fees.
Title Page,
2020
University of Central Florida
Title Page, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Title page for Volume 1, Number 4. Includes the Table of Contents
Ads,
2020
University of Central Florida
Ads, Florida Historical Society
Florida Historical Quarterly
Includes ads for Florida National Band and Drew's Stationary, Book and Art Store
