Florida Memory is administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, Bureau of Archives and Records Management. The digitized records on Florida Memory come from the collections of the State Archives of Florida and the special collections of the State Library of Florida.
State Archives of Florida
- ArchivesFlorida.com
- State Archives Online Catalog
- ArchivesFlorida.com
- ArchivesFlorida.com
State Library of Florida
Related Sites
Listen: The World ProgramRailroads Change Florida
Related Resources
Florida Folklife Collection
- Railroad Work
The arrival of the railroad in Florida marked the beginning of a steady increase in transportation efficiency throughout the state. Over time, railroad labor developed a culture all its own, complete with songs, stories, and traditions.
Resources at Other Institutions
- Exploring Florida: A Social Studies Resource for Students and Teachers
- Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Florida
The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum provides a biography of Henry Flagler as well as information on the Florida East Coast Railway; the Over-Sear Railroad; and Flagler's Palm Beach home, Whitehall. - Henry Flagler, PBS
A short biography of Henry Flagler. - Henry B. Plant Museum
A short biography of Henry Plant.
Selected Bibliography
- Turner, Gregg M. A Journey into Florida Railroad History. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2008.
Resources at the State Library and Archives of Florida
Florida Electronic Library
The Florida Electronic Library is a gateway to select Internet resources that offers access to comprehensive, accurate and reliable information. Available resources include electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias and books providing information on topics such as current events, education, business, technology and health issues. The Florida Electronic Library offers information for all age groups, including resources for teachers.
Ask A Librarian
Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with live virtual reference services via local library customized websites from 10:00 a.m. to midnight (EST) Sunday through Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) Friday and Saturday.
Features
Territorial Legislative Council Records, 1822-1845
Documenting Florida's legislature prior to statehood
State and County Officer Directories, 1868-1969
Lists of Florida's state and county officials either elected or appointed between 1868 and 1969.
Guide to Military Records and the Wartime Experience
A guide to government records and manuscript collections relating to service members and the wartime experience.
Dust Tracks
21 tracks from Hurston's time documenting African American culture for the WPA in 1930s Florida.
History Day 2025
Resources for Florida History Day from the State Library and Archives of Florida.