Allen Morris (historian)
American historian
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Allen Covington Morris (December 3, 1909 – April 22, 2002), a distinguished historian and writer, was Clerk of the Florida House of Representatives and Historian of the Florida Legislature.[3][1] Starting in 1947, he wrote The Florida Handbook then updated it annually[2] and in 1974 wrote Florida Place Names as well as subsequent revisions. He also wrote other books on Florida history and government.[4] In 1952, Morris established the Florida Photographic Collection, now part of the Florida State Archives.[1]
OccupationsJournalist, Historian, and Author
KnownforEstablishing the Florida Photographic Collection; writing books on Florida history; Historian of the Florida Legislature
Allen Covington Morris[1] | |
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Morris in 1965 | |
| Born | December 3, 1909[2] |
| Died | April 22, 2002 (aged 92)[1][2] |
| Occupations | Journalist, Historian, and Author |
| Known for | Establishing the Florida Photographic Collection; writing books on Florida history; Historian of the Florida Legislature |
Awards
- February 23, 1972, was proclaimed by the Florida Legislature to be "Allen Morris Day".[5]
- The main House committee auditorium, which is the largest committee room in the House Office Building, was renamed "Morris Hall" in 1977.[2][5]
- The Florida Bicentennial Commission named him as a "Florida Patriot".[citation needed]
