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Christmas Activities At Old Folks Home

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Note: Handwritten note describing Christmas activities and donations at Old Folks Home. Undated.

Silas Green Show Business Card

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Card: Charles Collier Presents the Original Silas Green From New Orleans. Johnson Rooks, Business Manager. Handwritten notes on front and reverse of card. Undated.

Facts About James Weldon Johnson, Eartha M.M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Manuscript: Biography of James Weldon Johnson attributed to Eartha White's authorship. Undated.

James Weldon Johnson Biography, Eartha M.M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Manuscript: Biography of James Weldon Johnson attributed to Eartha White's authorship. Undated.

James Weldon Johnson Biography, Eartha M.M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Manuscript: Biography of James Weldon Johnson attributed to Eartha White's authorship. Undated.

Christmas Card From Irma Carter To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Christmas and New Years greetings from Irma Carter to Eartha White. Undated.

Christmas Card From Ella C. Wilson To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Christmas greetings from Ella C. Wilson, 924 Duval, to Eartha White and everyone. Undated.

Christmas Card, Unsigned

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Unsigned, blank Christmas and New Years card with scriptures pasted to reverse side. Undated.

Christmas Card From Edward & Mary Deas To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Christmas greetings from Edward C. Deas and Mary M. Deas, Chicago, Illinois, to Eartha White. Undated.

Postcard From M.W. Conner To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Ortega Bridge, Jacksonville, Fla. postcard from M. W. Conner, Jacksonville, Florida, to Miss Eartha White, Savannah, Georgia, postmark November 28, [illegible]. Undated.

Christmas Postcard From Margaret Mcl. To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: A Bright Christmas postcard from Margaret McL., Camden, South Carolina, to Miss Eartha White, Jacksonville, Florida, postmarked December 19. Undated.

Letter From R. Fortson To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten letter from R. Fortson, a classmate of Eartha White. Includes note from unknown. Undated.

Letter From Mr. Yager To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten note from Mr. Yager, Department of Social Studies, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida to Eartha White. Undated.

Postcard From Eartha White To Anna Cooper

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Correspondence: Post Office, Atlanta, Ga. postcard from Eartha White to Anna Cooper, Savannah, Georgia. Undated.

Letter From Ennis G. Syphay To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten letter from Ennis G. Syphay to Eartha White. Undated.

Letter From Dunnard Collins To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten letter from Dunnard Collins, Washington D.C., to Eartha White. Undated

Letter From Mrs. Parkhill To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten note from Mrs. Parkhill, Jacksonville, Florida, to Eartha White. Handwritten notes on reverse. Undated.

Postcard From Cecil To Eartha White

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Correspondence: Capitol Building, San Juan. P.R. postcard from Cecil, Puerto Rico, to Miss White, expressing Christmas wishes. Undated.

Letter From Johnny To Unknown, Incomplete

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Partial handwritten letter from Johnny. Undated.

Card From Unidentified Writer To Eartha White

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Note: Card with note on back from unidentified person to Miss White regarding loan. Undated.

Letter From Mrs. Jennings To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Handwritten Letter from Mrs. Frank Jennings to Eartha White expressing gratitude for gift. Undated.

Postcard From Mrs, E. W. Jackson To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Joyous Easter postcard from Mrs. E. W. J. to Eartha. Undated.

Card From Fannie Pepper Collins To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Note from Fannie Pepper Collins to Eartha White regarding flowers sent to Mr. Willie. Undated.

Bills Okay To Pay Per President E. M. M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: List of Old Folks Home bills that E. M. M. White gave permission to pay. Undated.

Jones Lumber Company Bill

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill from Jones Lumber Company, Jacksonville, Florida, to Eartha White, Old Folks Home, Jacksonville, Florida. Undated.

Telephone Bill

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill for long-distance service and telegrams. Envelope return address: City Treasurer, Jacksonville, Florida addressed to: E. M. M. White, 233 Eagle St., City. Undated.

Chinese Piracy In The Late 18th And Early 19th Centuries And Its Contribution To The Fall Of The Qing Empire, Benjamin J E Smith

PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas

Abstract

In the decades before the First Opium War, Qing China faced many internal and external crises. One of the least studied of these crises is that of pirate risings. Although pirates have always existed in the Asian world, between 1790 and 1810, pirate groups organized themselves into a cohesive confederation that openly opposed Qing authorities. These pirates represented a significant threat to the stability of China in the early 19th century. Not only did they cause severe damage to the Qing navy, but they had a major negative impact on the Jiaqing’s outlook on his mandate. This paper will …

The History Behind El Silbón: Exploring Historical And Psychological Elements To The Urban Legend, Valentina S. Bonilla

PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas

Abstract

The urban legend of El Silbón has been present in Venezuelan folklore for centuries. Even though the story is predominantly regarded as a ghost story to scare children, it hides many elements from the historical context of when it started to be popularized around the country. With a beginning in Los Llanos (The Plains) of Venezuela, El Silbón reflects the effect that factors such as the Independence War and economic disparity had on the population and exemplifies the purpose of Oral Tradition of sharing communal experiences and values with the future generations.

A Brief Sketch Of The Life And Work Of Rev. J. Gardner Ross, D. D., Jacksonville, Florida

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Booklet: A sketch of the life and work of Reverend J. Gardner Ross D. D., written by a friend. Reverend Ross was the third pastor of Bethel Baptist, serving from 1885-1890. He died on February 6, 1932. Blank pages of booklet not included in scanned file. Undated.

Using Vr And Ar To Create Immersive Experiences That Document Local History And Culture, Susan Swiatosz, Beryl White-Bing, Kevin Pfeil

Library Presentations & Publications

In 2023 the Virtual Learning Librarian at the University of North Florida’s (UNF) Thomas G. Carpenter Library approached the Head of Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) with the idea to create a virtual reality (VR) experience using one of SCUA’s most accessed special collections: the Eartha M. M. White Collection. She was inspired by several existing VR experiences such as The Book of Distance and The People’s House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama. She was also stimulated by the challenge set by the Head of SCUA to figure out a collaborative project with Special Collections. …