Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994

Dr. Elston Roady Collection

Collection — Drawer 11

Identifier: MSS 2005-002

Scope and Contents The Elston Roady Collection documents Dr. Roady's studies of elections on the local (Leon County, Florida), state (Florida), and national levels and his research in political campaign finance. The materials include typescripts and reference materials used in creating his revised edition of Florida Votes (1972), background information and letters to Florida Secretary of State Firestone from Roady and Annie Mary Hartsfield about their proposal to update the 2nd edition through the 1980 elections (an updated version was not published); a speech Roady delivered when he was given the "Distinguished Alumni Award" by the Illinois State University Alumni Association; a Florida Supreme Court...

Dates: Created: 1920-1988; Other: Majority of material found in 1968-1973; Other: Date acquired: 01/00/2005

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Dr. Elston Roady Collection

Malcolm Johnson Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2003-24

Abstract The bulk of the Malcolm Johnson Collection documents Johnson's journalistic career from his time with the Associated Press from 1940-1954 to his editorship of the Tallahassee Democrat from 1954-1970. The collection includes correspondence, subject and personality files, clippings of Johnson's columns and editorials, photographs, speeches written by Johnson, memorabilia, and various published materials collected by Johnson over his career. In addition, there are materials related to the writing and publication of Johnson's books I Declare and Red, White and Bluebloods in Frontier Florida,...

Dates: Created: 1824-1984, n.d.; Other: Majority of material found in 1940-1978

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Malcolm Johnson Collection

Thomas LeRoy Collins Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 1991-012

Scope and Contents The Thomas LeRoy Collins Papers, 1903-1991, largely document this prominent Florida statesman's post-Gubernatorial career (1961-1991). While these materials are predominantly from this period, there are also files from his earlier years as Florida Representative, Florida Senator, and Florida Governor. The collection includes campaign materials, correspondence, newsclippings, records from organizations in which he served, speeches, and press releases. In addition, there are articles written by Collins, books, personal memorabilia, photographs, and sound and video recordings. Miscellaneous items include articles about Collins and personal reference (information)...

Dates: Created: 1909-1991

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Thomas LeRoy Collins Papers

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. Elston Roady Collection

Malcolm Johnson Collection

Thomas LeRoy Collins Papers

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