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“Family History Repeats Itself As Grove Changes Hands: Again Voice of ‘Mary Call’ Will Be Heard in Historic Mansion Built Over a Century Ago by Richard K. Call”
An article that announces the Collins' purchase of The Grove property in 1942, giving a brief history of some individuals who have lived at The Grove over the previous 100 years starting with Richard Keith Call. It also describes the architectural…
“Family Life and Primary Interest of Mary Call Collins – First Lady”
This article gives an inside look at the life of Mary Call Collins, First Lady of Florida. It describes her in very traditional women's roles, praising her work in maintaining the Call-Collins house. It also discusses some of her family history,…
“Florida’s First Governor was a Virginian.”
The section of the Tampa Tribune aims to tell histories of "Pioneer Florida," or the history of colonizers in Florida. This includes an article on Richard Keith Call's family history, from his birth in Virginia, his mother's move to Kentucky when he…
“Florida’s Third Territorial Governor was Removed”
This brief article explains Call's military and political career, stating that he was removed from his position as third territorial governor "because of controversy with federal authorities over help for Florida in the Indian conflict." It also…
“Gov. Call: Soldier and Statesman”
This article praises Richard Keith Call for his political, business, and military careers, giving him credit for the third railway system in Florida and covering his role in wars against indigenous people under the command of Andrew Jackson. The…
“Gov. Collins: A Noble Life Ends.”
This obituary of Governor LeRoy Collins that details his political career and his role in the Civil Rights movement. It also describes his family background and includes remarks from Collins' friends that describe him as a "man of courage and moral…
“Judge Richard Call Long Passes Away”
This obituary of Judge Richard Call Long speaks very highly of him and his family. It tells the story of Richard Call Long's life from his enlistment in the Confederate Army, his marriage, his career, and speaks very highly of his character.