Digital Resources
for Florida History
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Florida Memory
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URL: floridamemory.com
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A state-run digital archive offering access to photographs, historical documents, maps, sound recordings, and videos that chronicle Florida’s diverse history.
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State Archives of Florida
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URL: dos.myflorida.com/library-archives/
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Repository of Florida’s official records, including government documents, maps, and manuscripts related to its development.
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University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC)
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URL: ufdc.ufl.edu
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A vast digital archive containing rare books, maps, photographs, and newspapers related to Florida’s history and culture.
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Florida State University Digital Library
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URL: fsu.digital.flvc.org
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Features digitized collections, including manuscripts, photographs, and archives related to Florida’s historical and cultural heritage.
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Old Maps Online.org
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Exploring Florida
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URL: fcit.usf.edu/florida/
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An educational resource providing historical photos, maps, timelines, and lesson plans on Florida’s history.
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Florida Photographic Collection
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URL: floridamemory.com/photographiccollection/
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One of the largest photographic archives in the state, showcasing historical moments, places, and people.
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Tampa Bay History Center Digital Resources
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URL: tampabayhistorycenter.org/collections/
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Offers local archives and digital exhibits on the cultural and economic history of the Tampa Bay area.
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Museum of Florida History
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Virtual exhibits and resources exploring Florida’s natural, cultural, and political history.
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P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History
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URL: uflib.ufl.edu
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A comprehensive collection of books, maps, and manuscripts focusing on Florida’s early and modern history.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries Special Collections
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URL: library.fau.edu/special-collections
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Houses rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials with a focus on South Florida.
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Florida International University Digital Collections
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URL: digitalcollections.fiu.edu
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Provides digital access to materials highlighting Miami’s history and its connection to the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Florida Heritage Collection
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URL: palmm.fcla.edu/fh/
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A collaborative library project featuring digitized rare texts, maps, and historical documents.
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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (Florida)
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loc.gov/maps/collections/sanborn-maps/
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Historical maps documenting the growth and development of Florida’s cities.
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Everglades Digital Library
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URL: everglades.fiu.edu
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A resource dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the Everglades region.
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Seminole Tribe of Florida Digital Archives
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URL: ahtahthiki.com
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Explores the history, culture, and heritage of the Seminole Tribe through digitized resources and exhibits.
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St. Augustine Historical Society Digital Collections
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Offers digitized materials focusing on the history of America’s oldest continuously inhabited city.
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Miami-Dade Public Library System Archives
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URL: mdpls.org
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Digital archive of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the development of Miami.
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Orange County Regional History Center
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URL: thehistorycenter.org/collections/
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Provides digital exhibits and resources about Central Florida’s history and heritage.
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Historic Florida Keys Foundation Digital Archive
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Features photos, maps, and documents about the cultural and historical legacy of the Florida Keys.
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Chronicling America (Florida Newspapers)
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URL: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
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Historic Florida newspapers hosted by the Library of Congress, providing insights into state history.
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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URL: davidrumsey.com
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Offers an extensive collection of historical maps, including those focused on Florida.
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Old Maps Online: Florida
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URL: oldmapsonline.org
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A search engine for locating digitized historical maps, with many resources for Florida.
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Historic Aerials: Florida
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URL: historicaerials.com
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Provides aerial photographs documenting Florida’s changing landscapes.
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Digital Public Library of America: Florida
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URL: dp.la
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A national resource with digitized photographs, maps, and documents related to Florida.
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National Archives (Florida Records)
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URL: archives.gov/research/florida
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Federal government archives about Florida’s historical milestones.
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American Memory (Library of Congress)
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URL: memory.loc.gov
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Digitized collections, including Florida’s maps, photographs, and personal stories.
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USF Oral History Program
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URL: lib.usf.edu/digital-collections/oral-histories/
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Features interviews and oral histories that provide a personal look at Florida’s history.
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Florida Stories (Florida Humanities)
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URL: floridahumanities.org/florida-stories/
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Free, interactive audio tours that explore the history and culture of Florida cities.
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Calusa Heritage Trail Digital Guide
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URL: floridamuseum.ufl.edu
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Archaeological and historical resources about the Calusa people and their influence on Florida.
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Miccosukee Tribe Digital Archives
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URL: miccosukee.com
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Information about the history, traditions, and culture of the Miccosukee Tribe.
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Florida Genealogical Society
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URL: fgstampa.org
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Resources and tools for researching family and local history in Florida.
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Florida Gravestone Project
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URL: flgenweb.net
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A comprehensive database documenting Florida cemeteries and gravestones.
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (Florida)
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URL: nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm
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Searchable records of Floridians who served during the Civil War.
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National Park Service: Florida Historic Sites
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URL: nps.gov/state/fl/index.htm
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Information about Florida’s historic landmarks and parks.
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YouTube Channel: Florida Memory
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Videos highlighting key moments in Florida history.
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YouTube Channel: Tampa Bay History Center
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Features videos about the history of Tampa Bay and its significance.
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Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
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URL: fpan.us
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Provides public education and resources about archaeological sites in Florida.
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Flagler Museum Digital Collection
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URL: flaglermuseum.us
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Dedicated to the history of Henry Flagler and Florida’s Gilded Age.
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Zora Neale Hurston Digital Archive
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URL: zoranealehurston.com
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Explores the life and works of Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent Floridian author.
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Henry B. Plant Museum Digital Archives
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URL: plantmuseum.com
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Features the history of the Tampa Bay Hotel and its role in Florida’s development.
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Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
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Preserves the history and contributions of the citrus industry in Florida.
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St. Petersburg Museum of History Digital Resources
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URL: spmoh.com
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Resources on the founding and growth of St. Petersburg.
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Key West Art & Historical Society Digital Collections
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URL: kwahs.org
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Materials focused on the art and cultural history of Key West.
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University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection
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URL: library.miami.edu/chc
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Documents the contributions of Cuban culture to Florida.
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Friends of Florida History
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URL: dos.myflorida.com/historical/
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A state-supported initiative to preserve Florida’s cultural and historic legacy.
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Citrus County Historical Resources
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URL: citruslibrary.org/historical
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Offers local archives, maps, and resources about Citrus County history.
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Florida Women’s Hall of Fame
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Highlights the achievements and history of Florida’s influential women.
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The Lightner Museum Archives
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URL: lightnermuseum.org
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Showcases artifacts and records from Florida’s Gilded Age.
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Everglades Archives (FIU)
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URL: everglades.fiu.edu
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Comprehensive materials on the Everglades’ ecology and history.
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Historic Preservation Office: Florida
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URL: dos.myflorida.com/historical/
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Supports historic preservation efforts across Florida.
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