Whitfield notebook

Collection — Box: 516

Identifier: MSS 0-261

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George Whitfield notebook contains records of transactions between 1859 and 1864 and as well as lists of slaves, tax lists, and receipts. It is revealing as to his character, general standing and financial responsibility.

Online Copy Available

http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_MSS_0261_B517_F001_I001

Dates

Created: 1859-1864
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1962

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical or Historical Information

George Whitfield was a large slave owner and dealer as well as somewhat active in politics in antebellum Florida.

Extent

1.00 items (1 Folder)

0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Sydney V. Coxetter

Related Materials

Collection is avaialble on microfilm: Film 9650.

Processing Information

Processed March 24, 1964

Subjects

Antebellum Florida, 1845-1861 Subject Source: Local sources
Civil War in Florida, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Local sources
Cotton Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Florida State University Libraries. Manuscripts Collections Subject Source: Local sources
Slavery Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Slavery--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings