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Samual Gowan served as Assistant Director for Special Resources from 1974 to Feb. 1, 1985, when he became the Associate Director for Collection Management. Mr. Gowan's functions within the University Libraries included administration of two special collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts and the Belknap Collection, his work as official liaison with the University Foundation, and administrative duties in the Office of the Director of Libraries.

From the guide to the Records of the University of Florida Libraries Assistant Director for Special Resources, 1974-1984, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida)

In the 1970's the University of Florida Libraries' Rare Book and Manuscripts Department instituted a program to make recorded poetry available to schools in Florida as well as to preserve audio recordings of Florida poets. Although most of the tapes were from the Library of Congress poetry program, unique recordings were made of approximately thirty Florida poets, discussing poetry and reading from their works. The project was partially funded by a Florida Fine Arts Council grant.

From the guide to the Records of the Archives of Recorded Poetry, 1974-1978, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida)