Allen Morris Papers, 1861-1970.

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Allen Morris Papers, 1861-1970.

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Collection includes Allen Morris' personal and professional records accumulated over a span of 41 years, including his correspondence, biographical sketches of Florida officials, photos, programs, etc. related to his Legislative awards, historical data about Florida, a file of his column "Cracker politics," his books, manuscripts, & notes relating to Fla. governors & politicians.

16, 513 items (ca.) (24.25 linear ft.)

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Morris, Allen Covington, 1909-

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Allen Morris was born and educated in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 3, 1909 and came to Miami, Fla. in 1923, where he worked for the Miami Daily News, and became a reporter, editor, and author; he came to Tallahassee as a journalist and later became Clerk of the Fla. House of Representatives (1966-1986); he wrote: The Florida handbook, Florida place names, and Our Florida Government. From the description of Allen Morris Papers, 1861-1970. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 4067726...

Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives. Office of the Clerk

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Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives

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The Clerk of the House of Representatives serves as the recording officer of the House. The duties associated with the office include enrolling bills (Ch. 11.07 FS), registering lobbyists (Ch. 11.05 FS), signing bills (Article III, Section 7, 1968 Constitution), and keeping journals of the proceedings. The House of Representatives designates a Clerk to serve at its pleasure (Article III, Section 2, 1968 Constitution). From the description of Journals, 1837-1905. (Florida State Archiv...