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Arthur F. Cervenka papers

  • ASM0401
  • Collection
  • 1936

Contains Arthur Cervenka's acceptance letter to the University of Miami, an event invitation, a small UM flag, a UM campus information booklet from 1936, Cervenka's Fall 1936-1937 schedule, and one check for Fall tuition.

Cervenka, Arthur F.

Florida Ephemera collection

  • ASM0668
  • Collection

The Florida Ephemera collection contains posters, political tracts, programs, pamphlets and other ephemera relating to the history of Florida.

Laurence Donovan papers

  • ASM0124
  • Collection
  • 1945-2001

The Laurence Donovan Papers include correspondence, poetry, artwork, book reviews, writings, subject files, and other documents concerning the life and career of Laurence Donovan, an English professor at the University of Miami.

The correspondence dates from 1945-2001, and includes letters from Donovan’s family, friends, and professional associates. It provides insight into Donovan’s personal life, in addition to documenting his writing, artwork, and teaching. Most of the letters are incoming, but the series does contain some outgoing letters.

The collection also contains poetry, artwork, and writings by Donovan. The poetry includes typescripts and published poems. The typescripts are undated, and some have handwritten revisions. The artwork includes a small selection of Donovan’s published illustrations. The writings include typescripts and photocopies of book reviews that Donovan wrote for the Miami Herald, as well as papers and other materials.

The subject files include materials related to Donovan’s teaching and work at the University of Miami, as well as his poetry and artwork. Also included are articles and other materials about literary figures and works; programs and flyers for exhibitions, readings, shows, and other events; and writings and other materials by and about his friends and colleagues.

Donovan, Laurence, 1927-