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Henry Beard Delany And Emma Beard Delaney

Brien Laing

Henry Beard Delany and Emma Beard Delaney were two African-Americans who rose from the obscurity of an enslaved family to achieve distinguished success in their individual lives. A period of time does not portray a history. To achieve that, one needs ideas, theories, and assumptions. There must be a concept with a structure systematically laid out, which reaches points of view leading to firm conclusions that allow the recording of this history of two dynamic African-Americans. This study is an examination of two remarkable lives. Theirs is a story of dignified control over their destinies, displaying only rare flinching from despondency and failure. Both achieved lofty success accompanied by some disappointment. This study is an opportunity to educate those within several specific related communities about the road to personal success chosen by two self-driven individuals. They successfully dedicated their lives to the service of God and their people, and achieved their objectives with quiet dignity and perseverance. They asked no special favors, nor sought acclaim or reward. This study is an effort to examine the social and racial paradigms which impacted the time frames of their respective lives. It responds to many questions posed as to how these young African-Americans, one born a slave and one born free, rose from subjugation and led lives filled with achievements despite the adversities suffered by their people. Perhaps the simple, constant reminder from Henry's grandmother was one of their principal motivators, "I am just trying to try." PALMM
2-2003
Our Story: A True Historical Account of the Drew & Fairbanks Families of Florida Through the Life Story of a Great-Grandson

Horace Rainford Drew Jr.

The author, a fourth generation Floridian, documents the saga of the Drew and Fairbanks families in Florida in the 1920's, 1930's and the World War II era. Although active in law practice and a Lt. Col. of the Army Reserves, his first love is a citrus grove situated in the wilds of Florida. PALMM
1998
A Charge to Keep : Brewster Hospital, Brewster Methodist Hospital, Brewster Hospital School of Nursing, Brewster-Duval School of Nursing, 1901-1966

B. J. Sessions

A great loss was felt by the Black community in Jacksonville when Brewster Hospital School of Nursing and Brewster-Duval School of Nursing closed. The closing of the schools was followed by the phasing out of Brewster Methodist Hospital, the only private hospital for Negroes in Jacksonville, Florida. Integration contributed to the closing of the schools and the hospital. The Brewster and Community Nurses Alumni Association voted to preserve the history of the schools of nursing and the hospital by recording it in book form. The History Committee was appointed. Research, collection, and categorization of information and materials were initiated. Research for the book has come by word of mouth, personal experiences, written articles, library sources, hospital records, nurses, doctors, patients, citizens and women of The Methodist Church. We want to show how the sick were cared for then and who did the caring from the early nineteen hundreds through the nineteen sixties. The women of the Methodist Episcopal Church, North, and the Division of Christian Service who made the school and hospital a reality, we acknowledge gratefully. PALMM.
1996
The Living Heritage of Riverside & Avondale

Wayne W. Wood

A book published to commemorate an exhibit at The Cummer Gallery of Art on May 13 to June 19, 1994 - sponsored by the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. The book and exhibit tell the story of a neighborhood that has enriched its future by preserving the beauty of its past.
1994
A Report On Fort Diego, Palm Valley St. Johns County, Florida

William M. Jones

Fort Diego, an 18th century fortified ranch house located in the Palm Valley Section of St. Johns County, Florida, is featured in histories relative to Northeast Florida. Since, however, the actual site of this fort has not been established, it shall be the purpose of this report to point out the place where it was likely situated. In order to bring this report into proper focus, however, it will be necessary first to discuss the activities of "Diego Espinosa," the builder of the fort; second to describe the attack on this fort by General Oglethorpe in 1740; and, last to present documentary and material evidence relative to this place. At this time, it ·should be pointed out that the present Palm Valley Section was originally known as "Diego," presumably named after Diego Espinosa. In time, it was called simply, "Dago," and the nearby seashore "Dago Beach." PALMM
10-20-1993
Jacksonville, Riverport-Seaport

George E. Buker

Jacksonville Riverport-Seaport. Part of the University of South Carolina's studies in maritime history series. University of South Carolina Press, 1992. PALMM
1992
A Woman From Charleston

B. J. Sessions

The life of Arnolta Johnston Williams (Mama Williams). PALMM
1991
New Black Voices

Barbara Hunter Walch

The growth and contributions of Sallye Mathis and Mary Singleton in Florida government.
1990
The Jacksonville Downtown Data Book

Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Data Book is an effort by the DDA (Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority) to provide a downtown information resource outlining many areas of concern to business leaders, developers, public officials, and others interested in downtown Jacksonville. The topics include demographics, retail, office space, housing, transportation, tourism, and the DDA's planning efforts. First Edition. PALMM
1-1989
St. Johns River Streamboats

Edward A. Mueller

This book features the history of steamboats on the St. John's River, events related to steamboats, landings, and the vessels themselves.
1986
Historical Sites in Northeast Florida

William M. Jones

Contains: A report on the site of Camp Finegan : a Confederate stronghold, Duval County, Florida. July, 1959 -- A report on the site of San Juan del Puerto : a Spanish mission, Fort George Island, Duval County, Florida. March 23, 1967 -- The site of Twenty Mile Station, St. Johns County, Florida. 5, May 17, 1969 -- Fort Heileman, an Indian War Fort, Middleburg, Clay County, Florida. June 25, 1969 -- A late eighteenth century work camp, St. Johns Bluff, Duval County, Florida. January 2, 1972 -- The source of ballast at a Florida site. Jan. 3, 1973 -- An early log water pump site DU78X, Greenfield, Duval County, Florida May 11, 1976 -- A British period water sawmill, Flagler County, Florida. June 15, 1981 -- Fort Fulton, a Seminole Indian war fort, Flagler County, Florida. October 28, 1983 -- A report on the Cedar Point ruins, Black Hammock Island, Duval County, Florida. 22 leaves, November 5, 1985. Compiled in 1985 from works also issued separately. PALMM
11-25-1985
The Correspondence of Will & Ju Stockton 1845-1869

William Tennent Stockton

The letters of Colonel William T. Stockton and his wife Julia Telfair Stockton to each other and a few others between 1845-1869 as transcribed by Herman Ulmer Jr.
1984
Steamboating on the St. Johns : Some Travel Accounts and Various Steamboat Materials

Edward A. Mueller

This book includes travel accounts pertaining to steamboating on the St. John's River. PALMM
1980
Sun, Sand and Water: A History of the Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1821-1975

George E. Buker

A history of the Jacksonville district of the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers and their challenges to develop Jacksonville as a viable harbor and intracoastal waterways from 1821-1975
1975
"I shall see no East - no West - no North - no South, but one great State of Florida" : the message of Governor Haydon Burns to the 1965 Florida Legislature.

Haydon Burns

Governor Haydon Burns address to the 1965 Florida Legislature
4-6-1965
Racial and civil disorders in St. Augustine; report of the Legislative Investigation Committee.

Legislative Investigation Committee.

A report on Race relations and civil disorders in St. Augustine in February, 1965. PALMM
2-1965
Florida a Hundred Years Ago

Florida Civil War Centennial Committee, Florida Library and Historical Commission, and Samuel Proctor

Summary: A compilation of month by month accounts of the Civil War in Florida pub. during the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. PALMM
1960
Duval County Medical Society, Hundredth Birthday, 1853-1953

Webster Merritt and Joseph Lowenthal

This book is a hundredth year anniversary celebration of the Duval County Medical Society and it's place in Jacksonville history. It offers an overview of its founding and the society's participation in the major events Jacksonville experienced such as the 1854 fire, the Yellow Fever epidemic in the 1850's, the Civil War, Small pox epidemic in the 1880's, Reconstruction, the 1901 Jacksonville Fire, World War I, World War II, and the city's economic expansion. PALMM.
1954
The Story of Jacksonville

Carita Doggett Corse

Published and distributed by the Woman’s Club, this booklet was purchased by the Electric Department of the City of Jacksonville. The pamphlet discusses the history of Jacksonville and notable places in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas to visit as a tourist. Art Work by Charles Foster. Printed by Riverside Press. Additional physical copy available in the Richard Mette Collection. PALMM
1936
Shrine of the Water Gods

Carita Doggett Corse

Maps on inside cover. A booklet describing the history of the Silver Springs and the surrounding area. It briefly touches on the tourism for Silver Springs and the ecosystem. PALMM
1935
Road and Bridge Department and Jacksonville - St. Johns River (Toll) Bridge

Board of County Commissioners of Duval County, Florida

A report by the Board of County Commissioners of Duval County Florida issued January 20, 1931, it includes statistics for roads: fund expenditures, maintenance costs, construction costs, maintenance cost of convicts, building costs, cost of shell and bonded indebtedness. It also includes statistics for the bridges and Toll bridge including expenditures, bonds, financial statements, bridge permits and toll permits. Arthur N. Sollee Collection - M84-1 Box 14 fold. 65b. PALMM
1-30-1931
The Story of Jacksonville: Historical Facts, Points of Interest

Carita Doggett Corse

The historical booklet was authorized and paid for by the City of Jacksonville. The pamphlet discusses the history of Jacksonville and notable places in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas to visit as a tourist. Locations in Jacksonville include Hemming Park, the Public Library at Adams and Ocean Streets, Municipal Electric Light Plant, Chamber of Commerce and the Motor Club. Surrounding area locations include the Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville Beach, Heckscher Drive, Municipal Zoo, Fort George Island, Fernandina, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Penney Farms, St. Augustine, Matanzas Fort and the Spanish Trail. Additional physical copy available in the Richard Mette Collection.
1930
Road and Bridge Department and Jacksonville-St. Johns River (Toll) Bridge

Board of County Commissioners of Duval County, Florida

A report by the Board of County Commissioners of Duval County Florida issued January 15, 1930, it includes statistics for roads: fund expenditures, maintenance costs, construction costs, maintenance cost of convicts, building costs, cost of shell and bonded indebtedness. It also includes statistics for the bridges and Toll bridge including expenditures, bonds, financial statements, bridge permits and toll permits. Arthur N. Sollee Collection - M84-1 Box 14 fold. 65a. PALMM
1930
History of Jacksonville, Florida and Vicinity 1513 to 1924

T. Frederick Davis

Two times there was a wholesale destruction of Jacksonville's official records-in the War Between the States and by the fire of May 3, 1901. The author's effort in this work was to collect all of the available authentic matter for permanent preservation in book form. The record closes as of December 31, 1924. The record is derived from many sources-long forgotten books and pamphlets; old letters and diaries that have been stored away as family memorials of the past; newspapers beginning with the St. Augustine Herald in 1822 (on file at the Congressional Library at Washington) fragmentary for the early years, but extremely valuable for historical research; almost a complete file of local newspapers from 1875 to date; from the unpublished statements of old residents of conditions and outstanding events within the period of their clear recollection; and from a multitude of other sources of reliability. The search through the highways and the byways for local history was in the spare moments of the author stretching over a period of a score of years, a pastime "hobby" with no idea of making money out of it. No attempt has been made to discuss the merits of any incident, but only to present the facts, just as they were and just as they are, from the records and sources indicated. Includes maps and illustrations. PALMM
1925
Book of Florida : an illustrated description of the advantages and opportunities of the State of Florida ... with a biographical record

D B. McKay and Ross A. Reeder

With a biographical record of those citizens whose endeavor has produced the superb structure--commercial, industrial, agricultural and political--which comprises the strength of this charming section." Includes index.
1925