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Collection ID is exactly "40" AND Contributor contains "Gray, R. A. (Robert Andrew), 1882-1975"
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World War II "V-J Day" Proclamation, 1945

World War II "V-J Day" Proclamation, 1945
Date
1945-08-10
Description
V-J Day proclamation signed by Florida Governor Millard Caldwell proclaiming the 24 hours after the announcement of Japan's surrender during World War II as V-J Day. Governor Caldwell is calling for Floridians to maintain the "solemnity and dignity of the occasion" by avoiding "boisterous conduct." He urged all establishments that dispensed alcohol to close for twenty-four hours following the announcement of the surrender.
Collection
World War II "V-J Day" Proclamation, 1945

World War II "V-J Day" Proclamation, 1945
Death Warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, 1933

Death Warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, 1933
Date
1933-03-13
Description
Death warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, addressed to Leonard Fielding Chapman, superintendent of the Florida State Prison at Raiford, as well as Sheriff Daniel E. Hardie of Dade County. On February 15, 1933, Zangara attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he gave a speech from the back of an open car in the Bayfront Park area of the city. He fired a total of five shots and wounded five people, including Chicago mayor Anton Cermak, who was standing on the running board of Roosevelt's car during the President-elect's speech. Zangara pleaded guilty to four counts of attempted murder and was sentenced to spend 80 years in prison. Following the death of Anton Cermak and another victim, Mabel Gill, Zangara was indicted for murder and sentenced to death. He was executed in Florida's electric chair at the State Prison on March 20, 1933.
Collection
Death Warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, 1933

Death Warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, 1933
Official Souvenir Program of the Florida Centennial Celebration, November 9-15, 1924

Official Souvenir Program of the Florida Centennial Celebration, November 9-15, 1924
Date
1924
Description
The program includes a historical sketch of Tallahassee, a list the events taking place during the celebration and advertisements for Florida businesses.
Collection
Official Souvenir Program of the Florida Centennial Celebration, November 9-15, 1924

Official Souvenir Program of the Florida Centennial Celebration, November 9-15, 1924
R.A. Gray's Continuous 40-year Member Certificate from the American Legion, 1960

R.A. Gray's Continuous 40-year Member Certificate from the American Legion, 1960
Date
1960-03-17
Collection
R.A. Gray's Continuous 40-year Member Certificate from the American Legion, 1960

R.A. Gray's Continuous 40-year Member Certificate from the American Legion, 1960
R.A. Gray's Certificate of Merit from the Florida Probation and Parole Association, 1960

R.A. Gray's Certificate of Merit from the Florida Probation and Parole Association, 1960
Date
1960-06-10
Collection
R.A. Gray's Certificate of Merit from the Florida Probation and Parole Association, 1960

R.A. Gray's Certificate of Merit from the Florida Probation and Parole Association, 1960
R.A. Gray's Certificate of Life Membership from the Capital Press Club of Florida, 1960

R.A. Gray's Certificate of Life Membership from the Capital Press Club of Florida, 1960
Date
1960-03-04
Collection
R.A. Gray's Certificate of Life Membership from the Capital Press Club of Florida, 1960

R.A. Gray's Certificate of Life Membership from the Capital Press Club of Florida, 1960
Certificate Recognizing R.A. Gray for his Service to the Young Democrats of Leon County, 1959

Certificate Recognizing R.A. Gray for his Service to the Young Democrats of Leon County, 1959
Date
1959-03-19
Description
Certificate recognizing R.A. Gray for his service to the Young Democrats of Leon County
Collection
Certificate Recognizing R.A. Gray for his Service to the Young Democrats of Leon County, 1959

Certificate Recognizing R.A. Gray for his Service to the Young Democrats of Leon County, 1959
Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Win in the Primary Election for Secretary of State, 1956

Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Win in the Primary Election for Secretary of State, 1956
Date
1956-07-12
Collection
Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Win in the Primary Election for Secretary of State, 1956

Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Win in the Primary Election for Secretary of State, 1956
Certificate from the Mayor of Ybor City Honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his Contributions, 1955

Certificate from the Mayor of Ybor City Honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his Contributions, 1955
Date
1955-09-26
Description
Certificate from the mayor of Ybor City honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his contributions
Collection
Certificate from the Mayor of Ybor City Honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his Contributions, 1955

Certificate from the Mayor of Ybor City Honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his Contributions, 1955
Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park

Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park
Date
1953-12-01
Description
Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park to the south of the old Florida Capitol.
Collection
Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park

Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
s13_v015_309World War II "V-J Day" Proclamation, 1945TextWorld War, 1939-1945
World War II
V-J Day, 1945		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/s13_v015_309.jpg
s12_b019_f01_01Death Warrant for Giuseppe Zangara, 1933TextAssassinations
Assassins
Executions and executioners
Capital punishment		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/s12_b019_f01_01.jpg
m85-23_b001_12Official Souvenir Program of the Florida Centennial Celebration, November 9-15, 1924TextCentennial celebrations, etc
Anniversaries		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m85-23_b001_12.jpg
m75-85_b005_f04_03R.A. Gray's Continuous 40-year Member Certificate from the American Legion, 1960TextState governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f04_03.jpg
m75-85_b005_f04_02R.A. Gray's Certificate of Merit from the Florida Probation and Parole Association, 1960TextState governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Florida Probation and Parole Association
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f04_02.jpg
m75-85_b005_f04_01R.A. Gray's Certificate of Life Membership from the Capital Press Club of Florida, 1960TextState governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Press--Employees
Capital Press Club of Florida
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f04_01.jpg
m75-85_b005_f03_06Certificate Recognizing R.A. Gray for his Service to the Young Democrats of Leon County, 1959TextState governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Political clubs
Youth--Political activity
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f03_06.jpg
m75-85_b005_f03_05Certificate Confirming R.A. Gray's Win in the Primary Election for Secretary of State, 1956TextState governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Elections
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f03_05.jpg
m75-85_b005_f03_04Certificate from the Mayor of Ybor City Honoring Secretary of State R.A. Gray for his Contributions, 1955TextTitles of honor and nobility
State governments--Officials and employees
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Public officers
Statesmen--Florida--Tallahassee
Politicians--Florida--Tallahassee
Secretaries of State (State governments)--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f03_04.jpg
m75-85_b005_f03_03Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray ParkTextMonuments--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Parks--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Historical markers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Statesmen--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Dedications (Ceremonies)
Building dedications--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Cabinet officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/m75-85_b005_f03_03.jpg