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Correspondence Between E.B. Gay and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Taxation for Walt Disney World, 1966

Correspondence Between E.B. Gay and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Taxation for Walt Disney World, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from E.B. Gay to Governor Haydon Burns, recommending that he replace J. Ed Straughn, director of the Florida Revenue Commission, because Straughn had publicly touted an impending tax break for Walt Disney's new project in Florida. In his response, Burns notes that the exemption was limited to specific items.
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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.
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Correspondence Regarding an Invitation to Walt Disney to Speak at a State Conference on Beautification, 1966

Correspondence Regarding an Invitation to Walt Disney to Speak at a State Conference on Beautification, 1966

Date
1966
Description
This correspondence begins with a letter from Ney Landrum to Governor Haydon Burns asking that the governor invite Walt Disney to be present at a state conference on beautification in fall 1966. A letter from Governor Burns to Disney making the invitation is included, along with Disney's response declining it, citing "stage fright."
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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 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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Letter from Governor Haydon Burns to General William Everett Potter Regarding a Study for the Reedy Creek Flood Control Basin, March 28, 1966

Letter from Governor Haydon Burns to General William Everett Potter Regarding a Study for the Reedy Creek Flood Control Basin, March 28, 1966

Date
1966-03-28
Description
Letter from Governor Haydon Burns to General William Everett Potter of the Disney interests, explaining that the United States Army Corps of Engineers had agreed to ask Congress for authority to fast-track a study for the Reedy Creek Flood Control Basin. In an enclosed letter, General Harry Woodbury explains that the Corps would be able to pay for the work with existing funds allocated to a study on nearby Shingle Creek.
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Letter from John E. Adkins to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Greyhond Bus Service for Walt Disney World, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966

Letter from John E. Adkins to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Greyhond Bus Service for Walt Disney World, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from John E. Adkins, vice-president of traffic for Southern Greyhound Lines, to Governor Haydon Burns, asking for help learning about how Greyhound might be able to cater to travelers heading to and from Walt Disney World. In his response, Governor Burns notes that it was likely too early to discuss the transportation needs of Walt Disney World, but that Disney officials would likely start conversations on that topic well in advance of the park's opening.
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Letter from Mildred Rinck to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney World, with Burns' Response, 1966

Letter from Mildred Rinck to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney World, with Burns' Response, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from Mildred M. Rinck of Naples, Florida to Governor Haydon Burns asking about the status of Walt Disney World and the related amusement park proposed by Roy Rogers. In his response, Burns assures Rinck that the projects are still well underway; they just require a lot of engineering before construction can take place.
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Letter from Mrs. S. Yancey Belknap to Governor Haydon Burns Pitching an Idea for a Musical Drama Involving Florida Industries, with Burns' Response, 1965

Letter from Mrs. S. Yancey Belknap to Governor Haydon Burns Pitching an Idea for a Musical Drama Involving Florida Industries, with Burns' Response, 1965

Date
1965
Description
Letter from Mrs. S. Yancey Belknap to Governor haydon Burns, asking for suggestions as to who might help get a "musical extravaganza" highlighting Florida industries included in Walt Disney's new Florida attraction. Governor Burns' response is included.
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Letter from Noel Webster to Governor Haydon Burns with Suggestions for a Memorial to Walt Disney's Memory, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966

Letter from Noel Webster to Governor Haydon Burns with Suggestions for a Memorial to Walt Disney's Memory, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966

Date
1966
Description
Letter from Noel Webster of Plantation, Florida, recommending that the Disney project lated for Central Florida be organized as a memorial to Walt Disney's enduring legacy. In his response, Governor Burns expresses his confidence that the Disney officials would give the idea careful consideration.
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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
s131_b018_f02_16Correspondence Between E.B. Gay and Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Taxation for Walt Disney World, 1966TextCorporations--Taxation
State governments--Officials and employees
Tax exemption
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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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s131_b018_f02_15Correspondence Regarding an Invitation to Walt Disney to Speak at a State Conference on Beautification, 1966TextPublic speaking
Conservation of natural resources
Congresses and conventions
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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_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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s131_b018_f02_26Letter from Governor Haydon Burns to General William Everett Potter Regarding a Study for the Reedy Creek Flood Control Basin, March 28, 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning
Flood control
Amusement parks--Design and construction
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s131_b018_f02_06Letter from John E. Adkins to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Greyhond Bus Service for Walt Disney World, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966TextBus lines--Planning
Amusement parks--Planning
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s131_b018_f02_08Letter from Mildred Rinck to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding Walt Disney World, with Burns' Response, 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning/fmp/governor-records/thumbnails/s131_b018_f02_08.jpg
s131_b018_f02_23Letter from Mrs. S. Yancey Belknap to Governor Haydon Burns Pitching an Idea for a Musical Drama Involving Florida Industries, with Burns' Response, 1965TextMusic
Musicals
Place marketing
Agricultural industries--Marketing
Tourism--Marketing
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s131_b018_f02_05Letter from Noel Webster to Governor Haydon Burns with Suggestions for a Memorial to Walt Disney's Memory, with Governor Burns' Response, 1966TextMemorials
Amusement parks--Planning
Amusement parks--Design
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