Papers, 1911-1917.

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Papers, 1911-1917.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32413938

The collection consists primarily of Bauskett's manuscript for his history of Florida. Included are research materials and some correspondence relating to the project. The history covers from the 1770s up to the early 20th century. The chapters cover the scope of Florida's history, with sizeable documentation of Indian affairs, Andrew Jackson, and the Civil War. Biographical information on the author includes a photograph and an obituary.

1.75 cubic ft.

Florida State Archive

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341503

Florida State Archive

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. Born on March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaw Settlement in South Carolina; though just a boy, participated in the battle of Hanging Rock during the Revolution, captured by the British and imprisoned. He worked for a time in a saddler's shop and afterward taught school before studying law in Salisbury, N.C. In 1788 he was appointed solicitor of the western district of North Carolina, comprising what is now the State of Tennessee. Upon the admission of T...

Bauskett, William T., 1866-1917.

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William T. Bauskett, a newspaperman and congressional clerk, was appointed state historian to write a history of Florida. The project was funded by the Florida legislature for two years (Ch. 6135, Laws, 1911). Bauskett prepared a manuscript, but it was never published. From the description of Papers, 1911-1917. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413938 ...