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A Guide to the Joseph Edward Hendricks Papers

Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff

University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005


Descriptive Summary
Provenance: Hendricks, Joseph Edward, 1903-
Title: Joseph Edward Hendricks Papers
Dates: 1931-1948
Abstract: Legislative correspondence of U.S. representative from Florida (1937-1949).
Extent: 4 linear feet. (11 Boxes)
Identification: Ms 51

Biographical/Historical Note

Lawyer, businessman, and politician. Born in Lake Butler, Union County, Florida. Attended Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. Served as U.S. Representative from Florida (1937-1949).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence from his terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Access or Use Restrictions

Access

Collection is open for research.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Joseph Edward Hendricks Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Hendricks.

Contents List

Hendricks Papers


Box 1
Federal expenditures in Florida. Dec. 1943-Sept. 1945
Cross Florida Canal, correspondence. Jan. 1937-Jan. 1946
Central Florida Inc. Waterways. 1943-1944

Box 2
Federal Citrus Lab. in Orlando, correspondence. 1938-1945
Alice C. Knox, bill for the relief of
Dies Committee, correspondence. 1938-1939
Supreme Court bill, correspondence. 1937

Box 3
Mexican border Vets, correspondence. 1945-1946
Social Security and R.R. Retirement bill. 1942-1945
Surplus Property disposal. 1945-1946

Box 4
Florida East Coast R.R., reorganization. 1946
Monument to U.S. Marines; Bill. 1945
Florida commemorative stamp (Centennial). 1945
Gabel construction Co., bill for relief of. 1947-1948
Mediterranean Fruit Fly claims. 1938-1942

Box 5
V.A. hospital for Central Florida. 1943-1945
Patman chain store bill. 1939-1940
Eradication of cattle tick. 1940-1944

Box 6
Works Projects of America, misc. Federal Projects. 1931-1948
Shackette, W.S. bill for relief of

Box 7
Correspondence re: legislation. 1936-1942

Box 8
Correspondence re: legislation. 1943-1948
Canaveral Harbor Project. 1939-1942

Box 9
Kissimmee River flood control. 1933-1946
Improvement of St. Augustine harbor. 1946-1948
V.A. hospital for the east coast. 1939

Box 10
Banana River, [Naval Air] base. 1939-1948
Neutrality, arms embargo and aid to England. 1939-1940

Box 11
Neutrality, arms embargo and aid to Britain. 1940-1941
Surplus military property. 1946-1948


Selected Subjects and Access Points
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog:
Organizations:
United States. Congress -- Florida delegation.
United States. Congress. House.
Subject Terms:
Florida -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.

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