A Guide to the Florida Legislative Council Records
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Florida Legislative Council. | |
| Title: | Florida Legislative Council Records | |
| Dates: | 1922-1924 | |
| Abstract: | Contains the constitution, by-laws, and minutes of the Florida Legislative Council from 1922-1924. | |
| Extent: | 1 volume. | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.024 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
The Florida Legislative Council was founded in 1922 by Mrs. J.B. O'Hara, and Mrs. W.S. Jennings in order to "originate and promote improved legislation." Membership was restricted to white men and women from other state or national organizations. In 1923 the group supported varied legislation including an act for the reading of the Bible in public schools, an act for the repression of prostitution, an act creating a Children's Code Commission, and an act for the state wide compulsory dipping of cattle to prevent the cattle tick.
Scope and Content
Includes the minutes, constitution, and by-laws of the Florida Legislative Council, 1922-1924.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Florida Legislative Council Records, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
