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Collection ID is exactly "40" AND Geographic Term contains "Escambia County "
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The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962

The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962
Date
1962
Description
This pamphlet includes a description of what the Cross Florida Barge Canal will do for the state and a list of those who authorized, sponsored and endorsed the canal.
Collection
The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962

The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962
Territorial Census Returns, 1838 and 1840; Election Returns, 1838-1845

Territorial Census Returns, 1838 and 1840; Election Returns, 1838-1845
Date
1845
Description
This document includes the territorial census for 1838 and 1840. There are also election returns for the election of members of the convention and council, October 1838; elections for delegates in 1839, 1841 and 1843; elections for members of council, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843 and 1844; and numbers of votes in each county, according to the estimate of the members of the present legislature, 1845.
Collection
Territorial Census Returns, 1838 and 1840; Election Returns, 1838-1845

Territorial Census Returns, 1838 and 1840; Election Returns, 1838-1845
Telegram to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christian from FSU Teacher Fellowship Program Expressing Support for FEA During Teachers' Strike, 1968

Telegram to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christian from FSU Teacher Fellowship Program Expressing Support for FEA During Teachers' Strike, 1968
Date
1968-02-17
Description
Public school teachers in FSU teacher fellowship program expressing solidarity with FEA.
Collection
Telegram to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christian from FSU Teacher Fellowship Program Expressing Support for FEA During Teachers' Strike, 1968

Telegram to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christian from FSU Teacher Fellowship Program Expressing Support for FEA During Teachers' Strike, 1968
Suwannee Springs Water: The Healing Springs, 1905

Suwannee Springs Water: The Healing Springs, 1905
Date
1905-03-19
Description
A leaflet advertising the health resort at Suwannee Springs. The brochure lists various ailments said to be cured by the mineral springs, including rheumatism, gout, malaria, jaundice, female troubles, eczema and other afflictions. There are also testimonials from patrons and an analysis of the water at the springs.
Collection
Suwannee Springs Water: The Healing Springs, 1905

Suwannee Springs Water: The Healing Springs, 1905
Speech of the Honorable Mr. Storrs, in the House of Representatives, on the Seminole War, 1819

Speech of the Honorable Mr. Storrs, in the House of Representatives, on the Seminole War, 1819
Date
1819-01-23
Description
A speech given by Representative Henry Randolph Storrs from New York regarding the Seminole War. Storrs disapproves of General Andrew Jackson's actions regarding Alexander Arbuthnot and Robert Ambrister and other activities during the First Seminole War.
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Speech of the Honorable Mr. Storrs, in the House of Representatives, on the Seminole War, 1819

Speech of the Honorable Mr. Storrs, in the House of Representatives, on the Seminole War, 1819
Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama to Annex West Florida, 1868

Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama to Annex West Florida, 1868
Date
1868-12-30
Description
Joint Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama authorizing Governor William Hugh Smith to negotiate with the state government of Florida for the annexation of West Florida to Alabama - more specifically that part of Florida lying west of the Choctawhatchee River. This would include the territory in present-day Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. Commissioners from the two states did actually meet in 1869 to discuss the transfer, and a referendum was held to determine the interest of the people, but the transaction never took place. The document features a gold seal and certification from Alabama's Secretary of State, Charles A. Miller.
Collection
Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama to Annex West Florida, 1868

Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama to Annex West Florida, 1868
Report of the Fish Commission of the State of Florida, 1898

Report of the Fish Commission of the State of Florida, 1898
Date
1899-02-24
Description
The 1898 report of the Florida Fish Commission discussing the importance of the fishing industries in the state and what needs to be done to ensure the longevity of those industries.
Collection
Report of the Fish Commission of the State of Florida, 1898

Report of the Fish Commission of the State of Florida, 1898
Record of Permits to Cut Timber on State Lands, 1879-1885

Record of Permits to Cut Timber on State Lands, 1879-1885
Date
1879 (circa)
Description
Ledger containing a record of permits issued to private individuals to cut timber on state lands in Florida. For each numbered permit, the ledger lists the name of the permit holder, his county of residence, the kind of timber to be cut, where it could be cut from, and where it was to be delivered after cutting. This ledger documents an important source of income for Floridians in the late 19th century. Many of the permit holders were farmers who cut timber for additional cash.
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Record of Permits to Cut Timber on State Lands, 1879-1885

Record of Permits to Cut Timber on State Lands, 1879-1885
Quarantine Notice poster

Quarantine Notice poster
Date
1897-11-29
Description
Poster underlining all the regulations of both maritime and interstate quarantines issued by the State Board of Health in order to prevent the spread of yellow fever.
Collection
Quarantine Notice poster

Quarantine Notice poster
Promotional Flier for Galt City

Promotional Flier for Galt City
Date
1885 (circa)
Description
... Galt City is one of the most delightful places on the line of the P. & A. R. R. for residence, or for those desiring to go into fruit growing & truck farming. ... Special terms made to colonies and permanent settlers. For further information address, W. G. Chipley ... or A. W. Stewart ... Pensacola, Florida.''
Collection
Promotional Flier for Galt City

Promotional Flier for Galt City
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
sle_cross-florida-barge-canal_01The Cross Florida Barge Canal Key to Florida's Integrated Inland Waterways System Pamphlet, 1962TextCanals--Design and construction
Land development		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/sle_cross-florida-barge-canal_01.jpg
s2153_b001_f05_01Territorial Census Returns, 1838 and 1840; Election Returns, 1838-1845TextElections/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/s2153_b001_f05_01.jpg
s303_b010_f18_45Telegram to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christian from FSU Teacher Fellowship Program Expressing Support for FEA During Teachers' Strike, 1968TextStrikes and lockouts--Teachers
Education--Finance
Teachers' unions--Florida
Teachers' unions--Officials and employees
Labor unions--Political activity
Universities and colleges--Faculty--Attitudes
Teachers--Attitudes
Teachers--Salaries, pensions, etc.
Collective bargaining		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/s303_b010_f18_45.jpg
flc_613.122-s967_01Suwannee Springs Water: The Healing Springs, 1905TextTourism
Attractions
Health resorts
Mineral waters
Suwannee Springs (Fla.)--Description and travel
Endorsements in advertising-- Florida--Suwannee Springs
Springs--Florida--Suwannee Springs
Health resorts--Florida--Suwannee Springs		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/flc_613.122-s967_01.jpg
flc_973.541-s886_01Speech of the Honorable Mr. Storrs, in the House of Representatives, on the Seminole War, 1819TextSeminole War, 1st, 1817-1818
Seminole Indians
Indians of North America--Wars--1815-1875
New Orleans, Battle of (Louisiana : 1815)
Indians of North America -- Florida		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/flc_973.541-s886_01.jpg
s887_b014_f02_03Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama to Annex West Florida, 1868TextTerritorial expansion
Interstate agreements
Annexation		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/s887_b014_f02_03.jpg
fsd_f639s-f532-1898Report of the Fish Commission of the State of Florida, 1898TextSponge trade
Fishing
Industry, Maritime--Florida
Turtles
Wildlife conservation
Environmental protection		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/fsd_f639s-f532-1898.jpg
s1814_v001_01Record of Permits to Cut Timber on State Lands, 1879-1885TextLumber trade
Licenses		/FMP/selected_documents/thumbnails/s1814_v001.jpg
s908_b001_f15_01Quarantine Notice posterText/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/s908_b001_f15_01.jpg
flc_br0002Promotional Flier for Galt CityTextAgriculture
Cities and towns--History
Land settlement		/fmp/selected_documents/thumbnails/flc_br0002.jpg