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Correspondence Between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock Regarding Road Construction in Florida, 1931

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Correspondence Between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock Regarding Road Construction in Florida, 1931

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State Archives of Florida, Series s204

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Letters between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock regarding Babcock's concerns over road building expenses. In his response letter, Governor Carlton assures Babcock spending on roads has been reduced and salaries will be cut.

Date

1931-07-11

Creator

Carlton, Doyle Elam, 1885-1972
Babcock, A. L.

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Letters (correspondence)

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Correspondence Between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock Regarding Road Construction in Florida, 1931

Subject

Roads

Roads--Finance

Roads--Design and construction

Roads--Maintenance and repair

Expenditures, Public

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Carlton, Doyle Elam, 1885-1972

Babcock, A. L.

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State Archives of Florida, Series s204

Date

1931-07-11

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letters (correspondence)

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eng-US

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s204_b006_f01_002

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Depression Era Florida (1926-1939)

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Tallahassee (Fla.)

Leon County (Fla.)

Saint Petersburg (Fla.)

Pinellas County (Fla.)

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Infrastructure and Development

Subject - Corporate

Florida. Governor (1929-1933 : Carlton)

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Carlton, Doyle Elam, 1885-1972. Correspondence Between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock Regarding Road Construction in Florida, 1931. 1931-07-11. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/351371>, accessed 17 February 2026.

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Carlton, Doyle Elam, 1885-1972. Correspondence Between Governor Doyle E. Carlton and A. L. Babcock Regarding Road Construction in Florida, 1931. 1931-07-11. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/351371>

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