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Correspondence Between Harry Coe and Joe Chapman Regarding a Trip to California to Study Disneyland, December 1965-January 1966

Correspondence Between Harry Coe and Joe Chapman Regarding a Trip to California to Study Disneyland, December 1965-January 1966

Date
1965
Description
This correspondence begins with a letter from Joe Chapman, administrative assistant to Governor Haydon Burns, to Harry Coe of the Florida Revenue Commission, asking for names of Disney representatives who should be thanked for courtesies on a recent fact-finding trip to California to study Disneyland. Disney had recently announced plans to build something similar in Florida. Coe's response is included, along with a list of names of people associated with the Disney project in Florida.
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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 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 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 Disney Representative Paul Helliwell Ascertaining the Itinerary for a Visit by Disney Officials to Tallahassee, February 11, 1966

Letter from Disney Representative Paul Helliwell Ascertaining the Itinerary for a Visit by Disney Officials to Tallahassee, February 11, 1966

Date
1966-02-11
Description
Letter from Walt Disney's main representative in Florida, Paul Helliwell, to Governor Haydon Burns, outlining an itinerary for Disney officials during their visit to Tallahassee in February 1966.
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Letter from Frank G. Lucey to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding a Proposal for Walt Disney, January 11, 1966

Letter from Frank G. Lucey to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding a Proposal for Walt Disney, January 11, 1966

Date
1966-01-11
Description
Letter from Frank G. Lucey of Fern Park, Florida to Governor Haydon Burns, enclosing a proposal he had recently sent to Walt Disney. Lucey asks for help getting Disney's attention, enclosing a copy of his letter to Disney.
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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 John W. Vonderheide to Governor Haydon Burns Asking for Help Establishing Contacts with Disney, December 7, 1965

Letter from John W. Vonderheide to Governor Haydon Burns Asking for Help Establishing Contacts with Disney, December 7, 1965

Date
1965-12-07
Description
Letter to Governor Haydon Burns from John W. Vonderheide, sales engineer for Reynolds Aluminum Supply Company, asking for help establishing contacts with Disney.
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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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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
s131_b018_f02_01Correspondence Between Harry Coe and Joe Chapman Regarding a Trip to California to Study Disneyland, December 1965-January 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning
Amusement parks--Design
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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_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_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_27Letter from Disney Representative Paul Helliwell Ascertaining the Itinerary for a Visit by Disney Officials to Tallahassee, February 11, 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning
Industrial relations--Government policy
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s131_b018_f02_33Letter from Frank G. Lucey to Governor Haydon Burns Regarding a Proposal for Walt Disney, January 11, 1966TextAmusement parks--Planning/fmp/governor-records/thumbnails/s131_b018_f02_33.jpg
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_30Letter from John W. Vonderheide to Governor Haydon Burns Asking for Help Establishing Contacts with Disney, December 7, 1965TextAmusement parks--Planning
Business networks
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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