The P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History
Like the Fountain of Youth, forever yonge.
Upcoming Event
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Prof. Aaron Broadwell to Speak at Gannon Lecture
Prof. Broadwell will discuss his work deciphering Timucua, an indigenous Florida language not spoken for more than 200 years. ROOM 100, SMATHERS LIBRARY – April 1, 4:00-5:00 PM.
new at P.K. Yonge
By James Cusick
Archive of the Condes of Revillagigedo Now Housed at the Archivo Nobleza
The important archive, which includes the family papers of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, has become part of the collections maintained at the Archivo Histórico de la Nobleza in Toledo. A microfilm set at University of Florida remains open for research.
Lecture and Panel with Larry O. Rivers and Larry E. Rivers Now Available Online
We are happy to announce that a recording of February’s wonderful lecture with Larry O. River (Associate Professor of History, University of West Georgia) on his new book, along with the subsequent panel discussion with Larry E. Rivers ((Distinguished Professor of History, Florida A&M University) is now available.
By James Cusick and Bridget Bihm-Manuel
The David Snedeker Collection – A Treasure of Floridiana
Get an introduction to our new visual collection of Florida stereoviews along with other materials donated by UF alumni David Snedeker.
By James CUsick
Papers of Sherry Sherrod DuPree Come to Special Collections
The P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History is proud to announce a donation of books and papers in Black history and culture from professor, archivist, librarian, and author Sherry Sherrod DuPree.
Get Reference or Research Help
James Cusick – jgcusick@ufl.edu
Bridget Bihm-Manuel – bmbm@ufl.edu
Visit Our Digital Collections
See what we have put online
Find Florida History on the Web
A Guide to Online Institution and Websites
Florida Federal Writers Project
We’re bringing the typescripts of the 1930s Writers Project to a new digital archive!
By Bridget Bihm-Manuel, Rachel Laue and James Cusick
Florida LGBTQ Collection
With thanks to the Stonewall National Museum, Archive and Library the collection now includes runs of the Jacksonvill/South Florida publication David and of the newspaper The Express.
By Rachel Laue
The Florida Peace Movement and Its Mission
Covering the mission and careers of activists John and Martina Linnehan, who dedicated themselves to opposing the proliferation of weapons of war.
By Lee Hoffman
The Civilian Conservation Corp in Florida
Read about life in the CCC through excerpts from camp newsletters.
