Papers, 1942-1977.

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Papers, 1942-1977.

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Correspondence, typewritten and handwritten notes, printed materials, speeches, news releases, transcripts, memoranda, drafts of proposed legislation, articles, platforms, minutes of meetings. There are some papers that pertain to the operation of state agencies that were of interest to Bryant, such as the Board of Control, the Turnpike Authority, and the State Road Department (1961-1967), which provided scholars with a survey of Florida in the 1950s and 1960s as well as providing information on various aspects of Bryant himself. The Bryant papers are of interest to researchers interested in Florida legislature and gubernatorial politics and activities in the period from 1950-1960, covering such areas as integration, the Florida Turnpike, the 1956 and 1960 gubernatorial elections, the 1960 Presidential campaign in Florida, education, and the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. With the exception of his years as Governor (these papers are preserved in the Florida State Archives in Tallahassee), Bryant's entire career is represented. The collection contains information on subjects of interest to historians that, when used in conjunction with other sources, provide a picture of Florida in the post-World War II era.

Scrapbooks: 15.

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