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.

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Family History

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This step-by-step guide will help you find your family history using primary source documents.

Digital Storytelling

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Digital storytelling is a way to tell a story using images, video, audio and music.

Florida Then and Now

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This project documents change in Florida cities, towns, communities and landscapes from a student perspective.

Sections

Primary Source Sets

These primary source sets contain documents and photos arranged by topic that teachers can use in their lesson plans. Each set is accompanied by a teacher's guide containing historical context, teaching suggestions, and relevant NGSSS and Florida Standards.

Florida History Day Resources

Florida History Day is an annual statewide activity sponsored by the Museum of Florida History. These archival resources relate to this year's theme.

Heritage and History Months

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Features

Audio

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The Folk Program

Historical Records

Territorial Legislative Council Records, 1822-1845

Documenting Florida's legislature prior to statehood

Historical Records

State and County Officer Directories, 1868-1969

Lists of Florida's state and county officials either elected or appointed between 1868 and 1969.

Research Tool

Guide to Military Records and the Wartime Experience

A guide to government records and manuscript collections relating to service members and the wartime experience.

Playlist

Dust Tracks

21 tracks from Hurston's time documenting African American culture for the WPA in 1930s Florida.

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History Day 2025

Resources for Florida History Day from the State Library and Archives of Florida.

Florida Memory is a digital outreach program providing free online access to select archival records from collections housed in the State Library and Archives of Florida. Florida Memory digitizes materials that illuminate the state's history and culture.

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Florida Memory is funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

For FY2024-25, the percentage of total costs for the Florida Memory program financed with federal money is 66%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $614,955. This program does not receive any non-governmental funding.

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