USF University Archives and Documents
The USF University Archives, a physical collection of materials housed in USF Libraries' Special Collections, collects, preserves, and provides access to a variety of materials that document the administrative and intellectual history of the University of South Florida. A large portion of the archive is comprised of the working papers of the University’s presidents, Faculty Senate, and select organizational units. Equally prominent are materials that document student experiences at USF, such as official USF photographs, select recordings of WUSF public broadcasting programs on television and the radio, and publications for and by the student body, including The Oracle and theses and dissertations.
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This digital collection is a small sample of the materials held in Special Collections.
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Correspondence between Franklyn A. Johnson and John S. Allen, May 1963
John Stuart Allen
Correspondence between President John Stuart Allen and President Franklyn A. Johnson of Jacksonville University regarding Allen's appearance before the Johns Committee.
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Correspondence between John S. Allen and Paul H. Davis, May 2 - June 27, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of letters between University of South Florida President John S. Allen and Paul H. Davis of Reader's Digest.
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Correspondence Relating to John S. Allen's Presentation before the Florida Legislature, April 15 - May 14, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of correspondence between University of South Florida President John S. Allen and Florida legislators about his speech before the Legislature.
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John Stuart Allen Papers, USF Archives Box 10 Folder 1, August 21, 1963 - June 29, 1964
John Stuart Allen
Correspondence, drafts, and other papers relating to the early history of the University of South Florida and the investigation by the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee). Included are remarks by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director J. Edgar Hoover, a memo about the Young People's Socialist League, and excerpts from "Some Sources of Tension in a New University" by Murray G. Ross, President of York University in Canada.
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John Stuart Allen Papers, USF Archives Box 3 Folder 34, April 23 - July 22, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of mostly correspondence between John S. Allen and others dated April 23 to July 22, 1963, about the Johns Committee (formally known as the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee).
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Papers Relating to Gerard Wagner's Speech before the Plant City Conservative Club, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A memo and letter related to Gerard Wagner's speech before the Plant City Conservative Club. Also included is the report from the Board of Control about the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee).
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Timeline, The Fleming Case Timeline of Events, March 18, 1963
John Stuart Allen
Multiple copies of a timeline of events relating to the D.F. Fleming case as part of the Johns Committee's (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee) investigation into teaching at the University of South Florida
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Article Series, Mable Norris Chelsey, The High Cost of Snooping, December 10-21, 1962
John Stuart Allen
A series of articles written by Mabel Norris Chelsey about the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee) and academic freedom in Florida.
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Letter, Herbert J. Wunderlich to the Department of Justice, Internal Security Division, October 17, 1962
John Stuart Allen
Dean of Student Affairs for the University of South Florida, Herbert J. Wunderlich, writing to the Department of Justice asking for guidance on "subversive organizations" including the Communist Party of the United States.
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List, Registered Black Students, Fall 1962
John Stuart Allen
A list of Black students registered at the University of South Florida for the fall semester 1962.
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Papers Relating to Farris Bryant, August 27, 1962 and June 12-15, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A letter from University of South Florida President John S. Allen to Florida Governor Farris Bryant about Allen's statement to the press about the Johns Committee report (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee). Also included is a pamphlet about the 1963 Conference on Cold War Education with a message from Farris Bryant.
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Papers Relating to Guest Lecture Series, September 1962 - January 8, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of correspondence and memos relating to guest lecturers at the University of South Florida. Included is a letter from the Communist Party USA to student councils and editors of campus newspapers. One memo references the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC or the McCarthy Committee).
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Papers Relating to the R. Wayne Hugaboom Case, July 24 - October 15, 1962
John Stuart Allen
A report from President of the University of South Florida, John S. Allen, to the Special Committee of the Board of Control about the case of R. Wayne Hugaboom who was accused of being gay. Allen recommended Hugaboom be reprimanded for serving alcohol to underage students but that there was no evidence the professor was gay.
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Papers Relating to the Sheldon Grebstein Case, January 19, 1962 - January 11, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of mostly correspondence between John S. Allen and others, dated January 19, 1962 to January 11, 1963, related to the dismissal and reinstatement of Sheldon Grebstein at the University of South Florida.
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Papers Relating to the Sheldon Grebstein Case, October 11, 1962 - January 3, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of mostly correspondence between John S. Allen and others, dated October 11, 1962 to January 3, 1963, related to the dismissal and reinstatement of Sheldon Grebstein at the University of South Florida.
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Papers Relating to the University of South Florida Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, March 2-9, 1962
John Stuart Allen
Memos, remarks, and other papers relating to the University of South Florida Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
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Papers Relating to the Wild Boar Tavern Case, December 3, 1962 - February 24, 1967
John Stuart Allen
Memos and correspondence relating to a case of University of South Florida employees frequenting the Wild Boar Tavern on Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, Florida. There were allegations of drug dealing, drug use, and "homosexual activities" at the bar.
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Papers Submitted to the Johns Committee, May 25 - June 5, 1962
John Stuart Allen
A series of correspondence submitted to the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee) about the University of South Florida.
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Report from the Special Committee of the Board of Control and Policy on Morals and Influences, September 14, 1962
John Stuart Allen
A report from the Special Committee of the Board of Control to the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee (also called the Johns Committee) about activities at the University of South Florida.
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John Stuart Allen Papers, USF Archives Box Y Folder 13, November 9, 1961 - May 2, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of correspondence, memos, reports, remarks, and other papers related to the work of the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee).
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John Stuart Allen Papers, USF Archives Box Y Folder 14, July 25, 1961 - December 1962
John Stuart Allen
A series of correspondence, memos, reports, remarks, and other papers related to the work of the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee).
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John Stuart Allen Papers, USF Archives, circa July 25, 1961 - May 2, 1963
John Stuart Allen
A series of memos, statements, notes, and letters relating to the work of the Johns Committee (formally the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee) in regards to professors at the University of South Florida. Included are items from Sidney J. French, John Stuart Allen, and Elliott Hardaway.
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Papers Concerning the Everett Padgett Case, March 30, 1961 - June 25, 1962
John Stuart Allen
A series of letters and memos relating to a workers compensation case for Everett M. Padgett.
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Papers Relating to a Loyalty Oath, December 9, 1961 - July 17, 1962
John Stuart Allen
Memos, correspondence, and other papers relating to University of South Florida employees needing to swear a loyalty oath. Included is a copy of the Florida Oath.
