JPL Staff Attend Author Event

Special Collections staff attended a lecture co-sponsored by the Friends of JPL at the Jacksonville Historical Society, January 18, 2017. Donn R. Colee Jr., author of Towers in the Sand: The History of Florida Broadcasting, spoke about the fascinating history of Florida broadcasting. During the process of researching the book, Mr. Colee  

(L/R): Catherine Currier, Laura Minor, Mr. Colee, &  Martha Smith

used the resources in the Main Library’s Special Collections. During his lecture, Mr. Colee credited the library and signed the Special Collections copy of the book: “To Jacksonville Public Library - Thank you for your valuable contributions to this book. Good reading, watching, and listening. Don R. Colee, Jr.”