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Anonymous Letter to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney Enterprises, 1966

Anonymous Letter to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney Enterprises, 1966

Date
1966-02-01
Description
Anonymous letter to Governor Haydon Burns suggesting that he look closely at the history of Walt Disney Enterprises' relationship with an entertainment venue called "Celebrities Center" in Denver, Colorado. Enclosed is a photostatic copy of part of a lease agreement containing a list of stock shares in Celebrities that were purchased by a series of buyers to make it a subsidiary of another company. The letter is signed "Dough Rae Mea."
Collection
Copy of a Letter from William C. Lantaff to Walt Disney Inviting Him to Attend a Dinner Given by the Orange Bowl Committee, April 25, 1966

Copy of a Letter from William C. Lantaff to Walt Disney Inviting Him to Attend a Dinner Given by the Orange Bowl Committee, April 25, 1966

Date
1966-04-25
Description
Copy of an invitation from William C. Lantaff, Vice President of the Orange Bowl Committee, to Walt Disney asking him to attend a dinner honoring executives of businesses that contribute to the economy of Florida and especially Dade County.
Collection
Correspondence Between Donald A. Hoffman and Governor Farris Bryant Regarding the Employment of Cuban Refugees

Correspondence Between Donald A. Hoffman and Governor Farris Bryant Regarding the Employment of Cuban Refugees

Date
1961
Description
This correspondence begins with a letter from Donald A. Hoffman, executive director of the Management Research Institute, to Governor Farris Bryant, offering him the Institute's services to help find a way to gainfully employ Cuban refugees living in Florida. Also included are minutes from the Institute's annual meeting on December 5, 1960 and Governor Bryant's reply noting that he had forwarded Hoffman's letter to the Florida Development Commission for consideration.
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Correspondence Between Governor Bob Graham and State Senator Carrie Meek Regarding Legislation on Smaller Taxi Companies, 1984

Correspondence Between Governor Bob Graham and State Senator Carrie Meek Regarding Legislation on Smaller Taxi Companies, 1984

Date
1984
Description
Correspondence between State Senator Carrie Meek, Governor Bob Graham, and members of Governor Graham's staff regarding legislation on taxi cab service and towing that Graham vetoed during the 1984 legislative session.
Collection
Correspondence Between Richard Edgerton and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Potential Work Relating to Walt Disney World, 1966

Correspondence Between Richard Edgerton and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Potential Work Relating to Walt Disney World, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from Richard Edgerton, president of the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, to Governor Haydon Burns, indirectly asking for help getting involved with hotel and restaurant operations associated with Walt Disney World. In his response, Burns notes that his personal direct involvement with Disney World was not yet a reality. Another letter from Edgerton to Burns following the governor's response is included.
Collection
Correspondence Regarding a Meeting Between Government Officials and Allied Contractors of Dade County, 1982

Correspondence Regarding a Meeting Between Government Officials and Allied Contractors of Dade County, 1982

Date
1982
Description
Memoranda and correspondence stemming from a meeting between a group of minority contractors in Miami, State Senator Carrie Meek, and representatives from Governor Bob Graham's administration.
Collection
Correspondence Regarding the Location of a Branch of Pepsico in Florida, 1965-1966

Correspondence Regarding the Location of a Branch of Pepsico in Florida, 1965-1966

Date
1965
Description
Letter from Governor Haydon Burns to Donald Kendall, president of Pepsico, welcoming Pepsi's expansion into Florida. The letter was written at the request of Dan Wright. A response from Harry Warren, director of citrus products planning and development for Pepsico, is included.
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Correspondence Relating to a Children's Story Written by Alma M. Lassen for Potential Use at Walt Disney World, 1965-1966

Correspondence Relating to a Children's Story Written by Alma M. Lassen for Potential Use at Walt Disney World, 1965-1966

Date
1965
Description
Letters between author Alma M. Lassen of St. Petersburg, her attorneys, and several state officials regarding a children's story Lassen wanted to pitch to Walt Disney Enterprises titled "Bimbo Visits Santa."
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Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Disney Theme for Homecoming at the University of Florida, 1966

Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Disney Theme for Homecoming at the University of Florida, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from Disney's Florida attorney Paul Helliwell advising Joe Chapman of Governor Haydon Burns' office regarding the possibility of using a Disney theme for the 1966 homecoming celebrations at the University of Florida in Gainesville. A letter from Chapman conveying the substance of Helliwell's letter to Butch Wooten at the University of Florida is included.
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Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Letter to Disney Officials Recommending Cooperation with the Florida Telephone Corporation, 1966

Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Letter to Disney Officials Recommending Cooperation with the Florida Telephone Corporation, 1966

Date
1966
Description
This correspondence centers on a proposed letter to Disney officials authored by State Representative Bill Reedy but intended to come from Governor Haydon Burns, recommending cooperation between Disney and the Florida Telephone Corporation (FTC) for telephone service for Walt Disney World. A draft of the letter is included, as are letters from Merrill Lynch and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company offering their support for an FTC expansion. Burns' response declining to send the proposed letter is included.
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s131_b018_f02_29Anonymous Letter to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney Enterprises, 1966TextIndustrial relations--Government policy/fmp/governor-records/thumbnails/s131_b018_f02_29.jpg
s131_b018_f02_35Copy of a Letter from William C. Lantaff to Walt Disney Inviting Him to Attend a Dinner Given by the Orange Bowl Committee, April 25, 1966TextPlace marketing
Industry
Special events
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s756_b044_f08_22Correspondence Between Donald A. Hoffman and Governor Farris Bryant Regarding the Employment of Cuban RefugeesTextRefugees
Refugees--Employment
Cuban Americans
Refugees--Government policy
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s1197_b002_f34_08Correspondence Between Governor Bob Graham and State Senator Carrie Meek Regarding Legislation on Smaller Taxi Companies, 1984TextGovernors--Correspondence
Women legislators
African American state legislators
African American legislators
African American women legislators
Legislators--Correspondence
Cab and omnibus service--Law and legislation
Veto
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s131_b018_f02_07Correspondence Between Richard Edgerton and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Potential Work Relating to Walt Disney World, 1966TextHospitality industry
Amusement parks--Planning
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s1197_b002_f34_21Correspondence Regarding a Meeting Between Government Officials and Allied Contractors of Dade County, 1982TextLetting of contracts--Government policy
Government contractors
Contractors
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s131_b018_f02_21Correspondence Regarding the Location of a Branch of Pepsico in Florida, 1965-1966TextSoft drink industry
Food industry and trade--Government policy
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s131_b018_f02_09Correspondence Relating to a Children's Story Written by Alma M. Lassen for Potential Use at Walt Disney World, 1965-1966TextAmusement parks--Planning
Children's stories
Children's literature
Children's literature, American--Women authors
Children's literature--Authorship
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s131_b018_f02_12Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Disney Theme for Homecoming at the University of Florida, 1966TextStudent activities
College students--Social life and customs
License agreements
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s131_b018_f02_11Correspondence Relating to a Proposed Letter to Disney Officials Recommending Cooperation with the Florida Telephone Corporation, 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning
Telecommunication
Telecommunication systems--Finance
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