Gore Vidal’s “An Evening with Richard Nixon” (LP), 1972 – Steven Abbott Collection of Materials relating to the Gore Vidal Bibliography (MSS 0544)
The following collections in the Special and Area Studies Department have been recently processed, expanded or revised at the University of Florida.
Miguel Ángel Quevedo Papers / Colección de Miguel Ángel Quevedo, 1958-2008
The Miguel Ángel Quevedo Papers collection contains documents, correspondence, and news clippings pertaining to Miguel Ángel Quevedo and his sister, Rosa Margarita Quevedo, primarily of their life in exile in Venezuela after the Cuban Revolution. Letters include Miguel Ángel Quevedo’s difficulties in keeping his publishing business, including Bohemia, ongoing.
La Colección de Miguel Ángel Quevedo contiene documentos, cartas, y recortes de periódicos relacionados con Miguel Ángel Quevedo y su hermana, Rosa Margarita Quevedo, principalmente sobre sus vidas en Venezuela al irse al exilio luego de la Revolución de Cuba. La colección incluye cartas relacionadas con las dificultades que Quevedo vivió tratando de mantener su empresa de publicación en marcha.
Jo Anne Engelbert Papers / Colección de Jo Anne Engelbert, 1947-1991
The collection contains three manuscript documents written by Macedonio Fernández consisting of thoughts, observations, and poetical notes, as well as three books on Macedonio Fernández, including translated writings and poems.
La Colección de Jo Anne Engelbert contiene tres documentos escritos a mano por Macedonio Fernández con pensamientos, reflexiones, y notas poéticas, y también tres libros sobre Macedonio Fernández.
Robert G. Ernest Papers, 1955-1999 (Bulk: 1955-1962)
Architectural plans, sketches, and photos for designs by Robert Ernest, both as a student and a young professional from 1955 to 1962.
Tom Lewis Congressional Papers, 1981-1995
Records, campaign files, legislative files, speeches, correspondence, appropriations files, newsletters, press releases, and voting records for Republican Congressman from Florida, Tom Lewis.
Steven Abbott Collection of Materials relating to the Gore Vidal Bibliography, 1936-2013
Scripts, articles, drafts, correspondence, playbills, artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, audiovisual materials, and other materials related to Steven Abbott’s bibliographic collection on American author, essayist, screenwriter, public intellectual, and socio-political commentator Gore Vidal.
Nitin Jayaswal Papers, 1995-2000
Design drawings, photographs, and other papers relating to sculptures and installations including “Infrastructures” and “Chamberworks” (a Master’s Research Project Installation) created by artist and designer Nintin C. Jayaswal.
James H. Gregg Papers, 1943-2001 (significantly expanded and newly revised finding aid)
Artwork, books, memoirs/genealogical materials, photographs, and other memorabilia belonging to James H. Gregg, University of Florida professor of microbiology, artist, and World War 2 veteran.
Estelle Aden Theater Teaching Collection, 1917-2019 (Bulk: 1966-2019)
Performing Arts research collection comprising materials collected by Professor Estelle Aden related to her own research and for theater classes she taught with materials on artists, entertainers, writers, and playwrights.
Lawrence V. Smith Papers, 1958-2012 (Bulk: 1958-1959)
Collection contains photographs of Lawrence V. Smith and John Baxter creating the Chemistry for Today film course program. Also includes news clippings about the program, biographical information on Smith, and further information on the program.
James L. Wattenbarger Papers, 1936-2015 (significantly expanded and newly revised finding aid)
Publications, reports, conference materials, awards, scrapbooks, photographs, and audiovisual material related to James L. Wattenbarger and the history of Florida’s Community Colleges.
Francine Robinson Papers, 1964-2014
Subject files, committee/organization files, and other records belonging to environmental activist Francine Robinson who was heavily active in organizations like the Florida League of Conservation Voters (FLCV), Florida Watch Institute, Friends of the Earth (FOE), Coalition for Responsible Genetic Research (CRGR), Sierra Club, Tree Watch Inc., and others.
Mexican Documents Collection / Guía de la Colección de Documentos Mexicanos, 1900-1962 (significantly expanded and newly revised finding aid)
The collection contains documents and photographs pertaining to Mexico, including maps and brochures that promote tourism in Mexico from Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexicana Airlines, Barbachano’s Travel Service, National Railways of Mexico, Dirección General de Turismo, Yucatan Trails Travel Agency, American Airlines System, various hotels in Mexico, Illinois Central Railway, Simpsons Tours, and United Air Lines.
La colección contiene documentos y fotografías sobre México, incluyendo mapas y folletos de diferentes agencias de viajes, hoteles y una compañía petrolera para promover el turismo en México. Entre estas se encuentran: Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexicana Airlines, Barbachano’s Travel Service, National Railways of Mexico, Dirección General de Turismo, Yucatan Trails Travel Agency, American Airlines System, varios hoteles de México, Illinois Central Railway, Simpsons Tours y United Air Lines.
Lillian Guerra Collection / Colección de Lillian Guerra, 1890-2013 (significantly expanded and newly revised finding aid)
The Lillian Guerra Collection includes photographs, historical documents, ephemeral objects, and manuscripts from Cuba.
La Colección de Lillian Guerra incluye fotografías, documentos históricos, objetos efímeros y manuscritos de Cuba.