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- 1887-1987 (predominant: 1960-1975) (Creation)
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5.00 Cubic Feet
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Scope and content
The material in this collection concerns Ms. Williams’ involvement in the study of the archaeology, anthropology and the history of South Florida. The collection contains books, articles and periodicals dealing with these topics. Authors of articles by Williams and other noted south Florida professional and amateur archaeologists include William Sears, Daniel Laxson, John Goggin, Ripley P. Bullen, and William Verity.
The papers also include correspondence and related papers from the Broward County Archaeological Society and the Florida Anthropological Society. Material from the sites Williams worked at include notes, artifact lists, archaeological charts and field maps. In addition, there are some personal items of Ms. Williams, data from a few non-Florida sites, brochures and newspaper clippings.
The photographic prints contains both color and black and white photographs, transparencies and negatives of various south Florida archaeological sites. In addition there are a few non-Florida sites, personal pictures, and images of Seminole Indians. Photographers unknown.
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Appointment and prior permission from appropriate HM personnel required to view series 4 (Archaeological Sites). The rest of the collection is open for research.
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Visual images accessioned under: 1987-297
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Accession #: 1987-296 & 297
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Brooke Roberts-Webb and Rebecca A. Smith.
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