A Guide to the Chandler Cox Yonge Papers
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Yonge, Chandler Cox, 1818-1889 | |
| Title: | Chandler Cox Yonge Papers | |
| Dates: | 1828-1886 | |
| Abstract: | Material relating to Yonge, who was secretary of the Florida Constitutional Convention; member of Florida Senate; U.S. district attorney; district attorney for Florida under the Confederacy; and in the Confederate military service. | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet. (4 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Ms 116 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Lawyer, politician, and soldier. Yonge was secretary of the Florida Constitutional Convention at St. Joseph (1838); member of the Florida Senate (1843-1844); U.S. district attorney; district attorney for Florida under the Confederacy; and in the Confederate military (1863-1865).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of miscellaneous materials relating to various Yonge's careers. Includes financial papers, business and legal correspondence, and letterbooks while Yonge served in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Chandler Cox Yonge Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Julian Chandler Yonge.
Contents List
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: | ||
| Pensacola City Company. | ||
| Personal Names: | ||
| Campbell, Richard L. | ||
| Yulee, David Levy, 1810-1886. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Jackson County (Fla.) | ||
| Public prosecutors. | ||
| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. | ||
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