Papers, 1869-1946.

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Papers, 1869-1946.

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Correspondence, business records. The collection consists primarily of records generated by the sons of William Henry Gleason, William H.H. Gleason and George Gleason, and William H. H. Gleason's son, W. Lansing Gleason. Documents from William Henry Gleason are limited to a few years. In addition to real estate development, the collection also documents local politics in Brevard County, steamship traffic on the Indian River, and the Florida Taxpayers' Association.

5.2 lin. ft. (11 boxes and 10 vols.)

University of Florida

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SNAC Resource ID: 8294450

University of Florida

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Gleason Brothers.

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Gleason Family.

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Developers and real estate lawyers. William Henry Gleason moved to Florida after the Civil War and invested heavily in Florida lands. Gleason and his descendents played a significant role in the development of Brevard County. From the description of Papers, 1869-1946. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 83072714 ...

Gleason, William Henry, 1829-1902

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Engineer, businessman, land speculator, lawyer, Lt. Governor, legislator. Lt. Gov. Gleason was removed from office by the governor in 1870 for offering to split a fee on a land deal with the governor. The governor refused and removed the Lt. Governor. Gleason wanted to buy land for pennies on the dollar using government bonds and then reselling the land at a higher but reduced cost but not repaying the bonds. After being removed from office Gleason was appoin...

Florida Taxpayers Association.

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W. H. Gleason & Co.

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