Spessard L. Holland Papers - UF Special and Area Studies Collections

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This series includes speeches and statements made by Holland throughout his career. In addition, there are files containing comments and reaction to his speeches. Radio files contain scripts used by Holland in radio broadcasts as well as correspondence regarding the broadcasts. There are several campaign speeches in this series, including a speech announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, but additional speeches may be found in the campaign series within this collection. Also included are commencement addresses Holland gave at the University of Florida, his 1941 inaugural address as Governor, a speech nominating George Smathers for President at the Los Angeles Democratic National Convention, and speeches pertaining to civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s. Files are arranged chronologically.

Box 613

The Effects of Americanization on the Foreign Born. Circa 1930s

Commencement Address - University of Florida. August 6, 1931

General. 1935-1937

General. 1938-1939

General. 1940

Address at Miami Beach - 1940 Campaign for Governor. 1940

Governor's Campaign - Radio Scripts. 1940

Inaugural Address - Governor. 1941

Commencement Address - University of Florida. May 24, 1942

Addresses. 1942

General. 1943-1944

Florida Tots Up 100 Years of Progress (Florida State Chamber of Commerce). 1944

Announcing Candidacy for Senate Election. 1945

Box 614

General. 1945

General. 1946

Radio Scripts. 1946

Florida State Chamber of Commerce. 1947

General. 1947

General. 1948

General. 1949

General. 1950

Comments on Speeches. 1950

Radio File. 1950

Box 615

General. 1951

Comments on Speeches. 1951

Public Works (Dispersal Bill). 1951

Radio. 1951

Comments on Speeches. 1951-1952

General. 1952

General. 1953

General. 1953-1959

General. 1954

Box 616

General. 1954

General. 1954-1955

General. 1955

General. 1956

General. 1957

General. 1958

Address over Television Station WFLA. 1958

Radio and Television. 1958

Box 617

Radio and Television. 1959-1960

General. 1960

Nomination Speech - George Smathers for President - Los Angeles. July 1960

General. 1961

General. 1962

Radio and Television. 1963

General. 1963-1968

General. 1964

Radio and Television. 1964

General. 1965

Box 618

General. 1966

General. 1967

Radio and Television. 1967

General. 1968

Elections Legislation Speeches and Newspaper Clippings. 1968

General. 1969

Speeches on Constitutional Amendment to Reform Electoral College. 1969-1970

General. 1970

Press Releases 1949-1970

This series includes press releases made by Holland throughout his career. There are several campaign press releases in this series, but additional releases may be found in the campaign series within this collection. Files are arranged chronologically.

Box 619

Press Releases. 1949-1950

Press Releases. 1951

Press Releases. 1952

Press Releases. 1953

Press Releases. 1954

Press Releases. 1955

Press Releases. 1956

Press Releases. 1956-1957

Press Releases. 1957

Box 620

Press Releases. 1958

Press Releases. 1958-1959

Press Releases. 1960

Press Releases. January-February 1961

Press Releases. March-April 1961

Press Releases. May-June 1961

Press Releases. 1961

Box 621

Press Releases. 1961-1962

Press Releases. 1962

Press Releases. 1964

Press Releases - Re-Election Campaign. 1964

Press Releases - Bids, Contract Awards and Grants. 1964

Press Releases. 1965

Press Releases. 1966

Press Releases. January-July 1967

Press Releases. 1967

Press Releases. 1970

Trips and Engagements 1953-1964

This small series includes material pertaining to trips made my Holland from 1953 to 1964, as well as some of his engagements during that same period. The majority of the files document trips to Florida cities and counties, but also included are trips to the Chicago Democratic National Convention, to Alaska and the Northwest as a member of the Public Works Committee, a drought tour of the Western U.S., and a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to meet with Democratic Party officials to discuss the campaign of Adlai Stevenson and his running mate, Estes Kefauver. In addition, there are files documenting his trips to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela to discuss the Pan American Highway. Note that this series only covers a small period of Holland's career, and some trip and engagement information can be found in files throughout the collection. For example, there are numerous "Diary of Events" files in the Senatorial papers that contain information about Holland's engagements, appointments, and itinerary for each year. Files in this series are arranged alphabetically.

Box 622

Alaska and the Northwest, Public Works Committee Inspection of Projects. 1953

Atlanta, Miami, Lakeland, etc. 1955

Bartow and Gainesville (University of Florida Centennial and Receipt of Honorary Degree). 1953

Caracas, Venezuela (Pan American Highway Congress) and Panama Canal. 1954

Chicago Democratic National Convention. 1956

Drought Tour of Western U.S., Agriculture Committee. 1953

Florida Chamber of Commerce Dinner. 1964

Florida - Ft. Myers, Bartow, Tampa. 1955

Florida - Pre-Vacation Swing Around State. 1956

Box 623

Inter-American Highway, Costa Rica, Nicaragua. 1955

Knoxville, Tennessee - Democratic Party Officials, Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver. 1956

Orlando Young Americans for Freedom Testimonial Dinner for Holland. 1962

Tallahassee and Monticello (Fred Mahan Party). 1953

University of Miami (Honorary Degree). 1962

Memberships and Affiliations 1929-1941

This series includes material related to Holland's memberships and affiliations with several associations and organizations. There are several files documenting his activities with the University of Florida Alumni Association between 1929 and 1939. In addition, his involvement with the American Legion, Emory University, Florida Southern College, and Kiwanis, are also represented. Files are arranged alphabetically.

Box 624

Alpha Tau Omega. 1930-1939

Alumni Association, University of Florida. 1929

Alumni Association, University of Florida. 1930

Alumni Association, University of Florida. 1931

Alumni Association, University of Florida. 1932

Alumni Association, University of Florida. 1933-1939

American Legion. 1929

Box 625

American Legion. 1930

American Legion. 1931-1935

Emory University. 1936-1938

General - Membership. 1941

Jones Foundation (Florida Southern College). 1937-1939

Kiwanis. 1941

Military Order of the World War - John D. Dickson, Miami. 1940

Polk County Bar Association. 1936-1940

Southern College. 1932-1938

Miscellaneous 1913-1972

This series includes memorabilia, articles, biographical material, citations, certificates, and other ephemera collected or created by Holland throughout his life. The memorabilia includes an Orange Bowl Official armband, a General MacArthur button, a "Candidate for County Judge" card, and a political cartoon. There are numerous certificates related to election results in Florida, as well as an honorary degree in Civil Law from the University of Florida. Published articles include information on the 24th Aero Squadron in World War I, the Pan American Highway, and Holland hunting with his son. Of particular interest is the autobiography Holland began preparing during his retirement but left unfinished upon his death in 1971. In addition, there are copies of 1913 correspondence related to Holland's application for the Rhodes Scholarship, including a brief biographical summary written by Holland to the scholarship committee. Files are arranged alphabetically.

Box 626

Appointment Papers - Holland as Captain in the Coast Artillery Corps, U.S. Army. 1918

Armband - "Orange Bowl Official" (Alabama vs. Boston College football game). 1943

Article - "Coming True: An Engineer's Dream" by Holland regarding the Pan American Highway (in American Engineer). 1953

Article - "Cork Oak Planted by Governor Holland" (from The Crown). 1945

Article on the 24th Aero Squadron in World War I, Featuring Photo of Officers Including Holland (American Legion Magazine). 1942

Autobiography (Fragments) Written by Holland in Preparation for Publishing (Includes Correspondence Pertaining to Autobiography). 1971-1972

Biographical Material, Spessard Holland. Not Dated

Button - General MacArthur "V" Button. Not Dated

Campaign Card - "Spessard L. Holland Candidate for County Judge" (Polk County). Circa 1920

Election Certification by Secretary of State (Elected to Florida Senate). 1932

Election Certification by Secretary of State (Elected as Governor). 1940

Election Certification and Nomination Certification by Secretary of State (U.S. Senate). 1946

Holland for Governor Campaign Literature. 1940

Honorary Degree Citation, Doctor of Civil Law, University of Florida. 1953

Issue of Florida Game and Fish with Photos and Article Regarding Holland Hunting with His Son, Billy. 1941

Magazine Cover, The Restaurant Review, Showing Holland at the "Southern Governors' Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi". 1944

Phi Beta Kappa Membership Certificate. 1942

Phonodisc by the Florida Citrus Mutual Entitled "The Unsounds of Citrus" Featuring Audio Segments by Holland (with correspondence). 1964

Photocopies of Correspondence Regarding Holland's Application for the Rhodes Scholarship. 1913

Photographic Advertisement Showing Holland and Family Posing Beside Parade Float During His Inauguration as Governor (with caption: "Smashing Tribute to Kiwanian Spessard Holland"). 1941

Political Cartoon by Lohnaas Featuring Holland Holding Newspaper With Headline: "Holland Announces His Retirement". Circa 1970

Program - "Dedication and Memorial to the Late Billie Bowlegs III" (at which Holland made the dedicatory address). 1966

Program - Honoring Holland at Tampa Harbor (Dedication of Holland Terminal). 1971

Photographs 1934-1966

This series includes photographs, both prints and negatives, originally interfiled with the papers in the collection. The photographs were removed from their original files and placed into separate folders for preservation purposes. The majority of the photos are from the 1940s and Holland appears as a subject in most. Of particular interest are the numerous photos of Holland's 1941 inauguration as Governor. Other subjects in the photos include politicians, judges, and Florida landmarks and buildings. Also included is a photo album showing unlicensed midwife practitioners and FERA nurses, which was created by "Mrs. Spessard Holland, Chairman Public Health Council of Polk County." Files are arranged alphabetically.

Box 627

Bushfield, Harlan J., Governor, South Dakota, in front of Mount Rushmore. 1942

Campaign snapshots by L.E. Tew, Jr., including "Holland for Gov" plane and car (3 items). 1940

Cuts of Holland Family, including two of Mary Holland, created by Rose Printing in Tallahassee. Circa 1944

"Elect Spessard L. Holland U.S. Senator" sound truck and group of men in front of campaign headquarters. 1946

Florida State Senate room filled with baskets of flowers (including ribbons with county names on them). Not Dated

Florida Supreme Court (including clerks office, janitors closet, library, etc.) showing overcrowding and need for more space (8 items). Not Dated

Holland accepting or presenting bibles with U.S. military chaplain. 1942

Holland and group of men standing in front of seafood restaurant. Circa 1946

Holland and group posing beside small planes with "Florida Aviation for Holland" campaign signs on them (Negatives). Not Dated

Holland and Mary Holland handing their absentee ballots to Judge Wiggins. 1942

Holland and other members of the Florida Congressional delegation with boys from the Florida Sheriff's Boys Ranch. 1964

Holland and others on fishing trip. 1942

Holland and Prentice Cooper, Governor of Tennessee, during visit to Smyrna Air Base. 1942

Holland and six Southern governors during visit to Second Army maneuver area. 1942

Holland and three men at desk, possibly after Holland has signed legislation. 1943

Holland at dedication of Bushnell City Hall and Post Office. 1963

Holland at desk with unidentified man, possibly upon learning of Holland's qualifying for the Senate campaign. 1946

Holland at Kiwanis meeting in Bartow (snapshot and enlargement). 1945

Holland at podium speaking to the Miami Rotary Club at the Columbus Hotel (includes negatives). 1964

Holland at State Dinner at Governors' Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. 1942

Holland at the First Annual Governor's Day at the Singing Tower and Sanctuary, Lake Wales. 1935

Holland at WSUN microphone during radio talk in St. Petersburg. 1942

Holland campaign sound truck and Holland speaking beside truck (possibly in Clewiston). Not Dated

Holland eating at a barbecue in Leesburg. 1946

Holland examining maps and models with employees of the Panama Canal Company (also several photos of canal operations). 1960

Holland greeting men at Orlando Chamber of Commerce meeting. 1946

Holland in Leesburg on V-J Day at the Lee County Chamber of Commerce. 1946

Holland posing in front of the Monument of States, created by the Kissimmee All-States Tourist Club. 1946

Holland posing while writing at desk. Circa 1943

Holland posing with others on steps during visit to Lowry Field, Colorado. 1943

Holland presenting or receiving a ribbon to/from a woman. Circa 1946

Holland signing legislation or some other document. Circa 1940s

Holland signing legislation while group of men look on. 1944

Holland signing legislation while two women and three men watch (negative). Circa 1940s

Holland signing proclamation adopting the "Florida Statutes, 1941". 1942

Holland speaking at opening campaign rally. 1946

Holland studio portrait. Not Dated

Holland studio portraits. Circa 1943

Holland visiting U.S. Naval Academy, including Holland with midshipmen from Florida (10 items and correspondence). 1966

Holland watching a woman working in a carpentry or machine shop. 1943

Holland with Billie Bowlegs III and another Seminole Indian. 1963

Holland with Claude Pepper and Florida's two Presidential Scholars, Paula Anne Braveman and Gregory Michael Hunter. 1966

Holland with James Hudson and Elwood Elvaney, Jr., Florida Trucking Association. 1946

Holland with members of his cabinet and/or staff. 1941

Holland with O.L. Sutliff and Charles O. Andrews, Jr. in front of Capitol. 1946

Holland with two Air Force officers inspecting air plane. 1942

Humphrey, Hubert H. (signed, with correspondence). 1964

Inauguration as Governor - Holland speaking. 1941

Inauguration as Governor - Parade floats and marching bands (including University of Florida, Florida State College for Women, and several counties). 1941

Inauguration as Governor - Parade participants including military personnel, Seminole Indians, African Americans. 1941

Inauguration as Governor - Speakers and officials. 1941

Inauguration as Governor - Swearing In Ceremony (including enlarged print). 1941

Orange Bowl trophy and group of men. 1943

Photo album showing midwife practitioners (unlicensed) and FERA nurses - album created by "Mrs. Spessard Holland, Chairman Public Health Council of Polk County". Circa 1943

Photo of Selective Service Medal certificate awarded to Holland. Circa 1946

Second Midwife Institute attendees, Florida A and M College (photo probably taken by Mrs. Holland). 1934

United States Supreme Court justices portrait. Circa 1930s

Watson, J. Tom studio portrait (inscribed "from your friend and Attorney General"). 1944

Mary Holland News Clippings 1941-1970

This series contains newspaper and newsletter clippings collected by Mary Holland, primarily covering Holland's terms in the U.S. Senate, 1946-1970. In addition, there is one complete newspaper from 1941, the Inaugural Edition of the Polk County Record, which documents Holland's inauguration as Governor. The majority of these clippings originally were stored in several three-ring binders, but the pages have been removed from the binders and placed in folders. Although the majority of the binders contained only news clippings, there is one folder from 1961 that also contains memorabilia such as event programs, invitations, and correspondence.

Box 628

Social Events and Family Items. 1946-1948

Social Events and Family Items. 1948-1950

Social Events and Family Items. 1951

Social Events and Family Items. 1951-1953

Box 629

News Clippings. 1947-1957

News Clippings. 1955-1960

News Clippings and Memorabilia (Programs, Invitations, Correspondence). 1961

Box 630

News Clippings. 1962-1963

News Clippings. 1964

News Clippings. 1965-1970

Box 631

Inaugural Edition of the Polk County Record (Holland as Governor) - Complete Newspaper (4 Sections). January 3, 1941

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