and state school funds. The early tax records document the number of slaves owned. Later, taxes paid by freedmen are listed. Reproduction Note: Also available on microfilm.
Department of Commerce (Record Group 360) The Department of Commerce was created in 1969 (Ch. 69-106, Laws), merging the Florida Development Commission, the Florida Industrial Commission, the State Apprenticeship Council, and the Florida Nuclear and Space Commission. From 1969 to 1972, the lieutenant governor served as the Secretary of Commerce. The Department promoted the development of the state in the areas of industry, trade, and tourism. In 1996 (Ch. 96-320), the Department of Commerce was abolished. Some of its functions were transferred to the new Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development in the Governor's Office. Other functions were privatized under the new Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corp., which the law directed the Florida Commission on Tourism to create. Office of the Deputy Secretary. Subject Files, 1970-1975, 2.5 cubic feet S 422 Correspondence, reports, memoranda, and minutes of meetings document programs conducted by the department covering subjects such as minority businesses. Administrative Files, 1972-1977, 13 cubic feet S 429 This series contains files that reflect the administrative functions of the Office of the Secretary and deal with such subjects as personnel, leasing, minority business, equal employment opportunity, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program (CETA), the Florida A&M University Council of Sponsors, and the interpretation of department policy in response to public inquiries. The files contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials.
Department of Education (Record Group 400) The Department of Education was created in 1969 (Ch. 69-106, Laws), assuming the responsibilities of the State Department of Education (Ch. 19355, Laws) and its predecessor, the Department of Public Instruction (Ch. 1686, Laws), which since 1869 supervised public education, kindergarten to graduate, in Florida. The department carries out the policies and duties authorized by law or by the State Board of Education and is
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