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Bird and Ulmer Papers

Collection — Box: 138

Identifier: MSS 1964-020

Scope and Contents

The Bird and Ulmer papers consist of photocopies of correspondence, land deeds, tax papers, political and other speeches, resolutions, and papers pertaining to church, lodges, last will, accounts of executors of estates, reports of estate, division of land, and division of slaves with values assigned. These papers pertain chiefly to the plantations of Bunker Hill, Nacossa, and Freelawn, which flourished before the Civil War. The majority of the papers are dated from the 1850s through the late 1800s, although a handful are from the 1920s.

Also known as MSS 0-20.

Dates: Created: 1851-1922; Other: Date acquired: 10/30/1964

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives

Hollingsworth Papers

Collection — Box: 513

Identifier: MSS 1968-140

Scope and Contents The Mount Vernon Plantation (the name was later changed to Pickney Hills) was located in Jefferson County about seven miles east of Monticello, Florida with a view overlooking "Razor Lake," so named by Mr. Hollingsworth because of its shape. The number of slaves listed, the livestock listed, records of sales of farm products, purchases of supplies, and descriptions of different parcels of land shown in the Last Will of John Hollingsworth indicate that Mount Vernon Plantation covered rather extensive acreage. The will also shows that he owned a home near Edgefield, South Carolina, which was situated on "about eleven hundred acres." The papers consist of...

Dates: Created: 1768-1887, 1916; Other: Majority of material found in 1788-1887

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives

Red Hills of Florida Collection

Collection — Container: OS Box 1

Identifier: MSS 1994-002

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of the background files, notes, correspondence, permission, maps, manuscripts, and other materials that were collected or created by Clifton Paisley during the writing of his work, Red Hills of Florida. Included among these items are biographical sources, census data, maps and surveys of the Red Hills region, letters to and from local organizations and persons, newspapers, and interviews. The majority of the collection consists of those materials which actually played a part in the publication of the book. These items include notes, manuscripts, galley proofs, camera ready copies, and photographs mainly dating from the 1970s...

Dates: Created: 1820-1994

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives

Ulysses B. Roach diaries and farm account records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 76-20

Scope and Contents

Photocopies and originals of 28 diaries written by plantation owner Ulysses B. Roach between 1890 and 1927. Property is in Jefferson County (Fla.). Photocopies and originals of two farm accounts from 1883-1885, 1888; and 1896. Specific locations for originals are listed under Collection Content. All other materials are duplicates.

Online Copies Available

Select materials from the Ulysses B. Roach diaries and farm account records have been digitized and are available through the FSU Digital Library.

Dates: Created: 1883-1927

Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives

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