David Levy Yulee Papers 1800-1954 1840-1886

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David Levy Yulee Papers 1800-1954 1840-1886

http://www.library.ufl.edu/spec/pkyonge/Yulee.htm

Correspondence and business papers relating to activities of David Levy Yulee, territorial delegate to Congress, U.S. Senator from Florida, and founder of the Florida Railroad Company.

17 Linear feet; 42 Boxes

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Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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