A Guide to the Jerald T. Milanich Papers
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
August 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Milanich, Jerald T. | |
| Title: | Jerald T. Milanich Papers | |
| Dates: | 1976-1991 | |
| Abstract: | This collection contains correspondence, research materials, and various collected publications of Jerald T. Milanich. | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet. (3 boxes) | |
| Identification: | Ms 221 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Jerald T. Milanich received his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate in Anthropology at the University of Florida (BA 1967, MA 1968, Ph.D. 1971). He continued his work at the University of Florida as an associate professor in 1972 and continues to the present as an adjunct professor for the department of Anthropology. Dr. Milanich is married to Dr. Maxine Margolis, also employed as an Anthropology professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Milanich currently serves as the curator of the Florida Museum of Natural History and has since 1981. His varied research interests include Eastern United States archaeology; Southeastern U.S. native peoples; and Colonial period European-aboriginal relations in the New World. Milanich produced or edited over fourteen books and one hundred articles on such topics as these. He was on the United States De Soto Trail Commission from 1992-1996. In fact, much of this collection deals with his research on the De Soto Trail before working on the Commission.
More information on Dr. Milanich can be found at the Florida Museum of Natural History website: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence, research, and various publications collected by Dr. Milanich. Some of the prominent themes include his work as editor of the Florida Anthropologist and his work researching the trail of Hernando De Soto. The De Soto Trail is without question the dominant theme of this collection, but some other research interests of Dr. Milanich are also present, such as a folder containing information on a conference on Cherokee Prehistory. There are also papers pertaining to the Florida Anthropological Society and the Florida Anthropologist.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Related or Separated Material
Many of Milanich's books and articles are available via the University of Florida Libraries.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jerald T. Milanich Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| De Soto Trail (Southern States). | ||
| Florida Anthropological Society. | ||
| Soto, Hernando de, ca. 1500-1542. | ||
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