A Guide to the E.O. Painter Letterbook
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Painter, Edward O. | |
| Title: | E.O. Painter Letterbook | |
| Dates: | 1889-1891 | |
| Abstract: | Letterbook of E.O. Painter from 1889-1891. | |
| Extent: | 0.03 Linear feet. 1 volume. | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.013 | |
| Language(s): | English | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Edward O. Painter was born in N.Y. in 1860. He moved to Florida at the age of 17 and began his career as a printer. He settled down in DeLand and became the editor and then the owner of the Florida Agriculturalist. In order to properly print the serial, Painter founded the E.O. Painter Printer Company, which is still in operation today, making it the longest running printing operation in Florida.
Scope and Content
Consists of Painter's letterbook from 1889-1891.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], E.O. Painter Letterbook, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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