The Old Citrus County, Florida, Courthouse – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
A photo of the Citrus County, Florida Courthouse.
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District Court finds the Shipwreck Discovered off the Coast of Florida is la Trinité from the Lost French Colony of Fort Caroline
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post is coauthored by Nathan Dorn, rare book curator, and Robert Brammer, senior legal information specialist. We previously brought you a post on the discovery of a shipwreck off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida that was thought to be related to the lost French colony of Fort Caroline. Fort Caroline represented the first attempt by …
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An Engraving of The First European Settlement in Florida, Fort Caroline – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post is coauthored by Nathan Dorn, rare book curator, and Robert Brammer, senior legal information specialist. Our picture of the week is an image of Fort Caroline, Florida, which was founded by French Huguenots on June 22nd of 1564. This print has a complicated, but interesting history. It is part of a 1591 imprint of Theodor de …
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When the Former Vice President of the Confederacy Debated Civil Rights with an African American Congressman
Posted by: Robert Brammer
On January 6, 1874, Robert B. Elliot, an African American representative, from South Carolina debated a landmark civil rights bill on the floor of Congress against the former vice president of the Confederacy, Alexander Stephens. Robert B. Elliott served as a prominent delegate to the 1868 South Carolina State Constitutional Convention and was later elected to the …
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When a Former Enslaved Person Debated a Former Confederate in the House of Representatives
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The life of Josiah Walls, an African American Congressmen from the State of Florida.
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Foreclosure Defense: A Beginner’s Guide
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post is coauthored by Barbara Bavis and Robert Brammer, legal reference specialists The loss of a home to foreclosure can be devastating financially and emotionally. In this guide, we hope to provide you with resources that can aid you in researching a defense to a foreclosure action. Please keep in mind that foreclosure …
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SEAALL 2014
Posted by: Robert Brammer
From April 3-5, 2014, law librarians from around the Southeast converged on Knoxville, Tennessee for the annual meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of the American Association of Law Libraries (SEAALL). There were a variety of excellent presentations to choose from, and the following are just a few of my highlights from the conference. The Conference kicked off with …
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Stetson University Celebrates 125 Years as a Federal Depository Library – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This year, Stetson University’s duPont-Ball Library celebrates 125 years as a federal depository library. Stetson became Florida’s first federal depository library in 1887. Federal depository libraries serve a vital role, promoting equality under law by making federal documents accessible to all. Several dignitaries were on hand to help celebrate Stetson’s achievement. Among those in attendance …
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