A Guide to the Florida Blue Key Homecoming Records
Finding aid prepared by Carl Van Ness
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
February 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Florida Blue Key | |
| Title: | Florida Blue Key Homecoming Records | |
| Dates: | 1924- | |
| Abstract: | Records documenting the University of Florida Homecoming celebrations beginning with 1924. Includes printed programs and official Florida Blue Key files. | |
| Extent: | 4 linear feet. (10 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 6 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Florida Blue Key was founded by Bert C. Riley, Dean of the General Extension Division, at the University of Florida in 1923. Originally formed as a group to organize the annual Dad's Day and Homecoming the group evolved into a student leadership organization. However, Florida Blue Key continues to oversee and run most of the functions and events associated with Homecoming at the University of Florida. These include Gator Growl, the Homecoming Parade, the Florida Blue Key Homecoming Banquet, the Alumni Barbecue, and the Sweetheart Pageant.
Scope and Content
The records here document the Homecoming celebrations beginning with 1924. The earliest records consist solely of a few printed programs. The official Florida Blue Key files begin in 1931. They may include committee reports, correspondence, publications, and press books. Content varies from year to year. The Florida Blue Key files end with 1984 and succeeding years consist solely of printed materials.
This is an ongoing collection arranged by year.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Florida Blue Key Homecoming Records, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Florida Blue Key Records |
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Box 1 |
1924-1952 |
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Box 2 |
1953-1960 |
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Box 3 |
1961-1965 |
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Box 4 |
1966-1969 |
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Box 5 |
1970-1971 |
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Box 6 |
1972-1976 |
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Box 7 |
1977-1982 |
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Box 8 |
1983-1984 |
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Box 9 |
1984-1999 |
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Box 10 |
2000- |
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Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Florida Blue Key (Fraternity) | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Football--Social aspects--Florida | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
