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The State Library of Florida collects, preserves, and makes available the published history of Florida. Its extensive holdings represent one of the most comprehensive collections about Florida and Floridians in existence. See our social media posting policy at info.florida.gov/smpp.

Mary “Diamond Teeth” Smith McClain (1902-2000) was a blues and gospel singer with a career that stretched from 1910s – 1...
10/22/2026

Mary “Diamond Teeth” Smith McClain (1902-2000) was a blues and gospel singer with a career that stretched from 1910s – 1990s. She performed with legends like Billie Holiday and Ray Charles. She performed many years at the Florida Folk Festival. In 1986 she received the Florida Folk Heritage award. You can find many photos of her performances in our collection. https://bit.ly/4hXWPHr We
also have audio recordings of her in Florida Memory. https://bit.ly/4Bmsry3

If you are interested in learning about the value of noticing body language and other social cues, check out How to read...
10/20/2026

If you are interested in learning about the value of noticing body language and other social cues, check out How to read the room: the art and science of social observation by Pamela Meyer. https://bit.ly/3Wj3of7

We have a large collection of newspapers from across Florida including some on microfilm and databases that can be used ...
10/16/2026

We have a large collection of newspapers from across Florida including some on microfilm and databases that can be used at the library. You can see what we have here https://bit.ly/4hMmfru

Print out this wonderful coloring book produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services from our co...
10/14/2026

Print out this wonderful coloring book produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services from our collection. https://bit.ly/4jWI48Y You can learn a lot about the wildflowers of Florida while you color.

A cookbook from our collection that goes well with the fall season is the Florida Vegetarian Cookbook by Dalia Colon. C...
10/08/2026

A cookbook from our collection that goes well with the fall season is the Florida Vegetarian Cookbook by Dalia Colon. Check out the many imaginative recipes with easily accessible ingredients. https://bit.ly/3VHWq31

10/06/2026
Founded in Tampa in 1919, Tin Can Tourist association was an organization of camping and trailering enthusiasts. We hav...
10/02/2026

Founded in Tampa in 1919, Tin Can Tourist association was an organization of camping and trailering enthusiasts. We have photos of their various tours in our collection. https://bit.ly/4hPTwSl

Learn about Thomas Edison’s time in Florida with The Florida Life of Thomas Edison by Michele Wehrwein Albion https://bi...
09/23/2026

Learn about Thomas Edison’s time in Florida with The Florida Life of Thomas Edison by Michele Wehrwein Albion https://bit.ly/3Tdvibu.

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