Carl Van Ness has worked as an archivist at the George A. Smathers Libraries for nearly 40 years – and that’s given him a lot of time to read letters from the past, set the historical record straight when needed and uncover interesting facts about the University of Florida. In this episode of From Florida, you’ll hear about myths Carl has busted and listen as he describes some of his favorite items in the archives. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts.

Carl Van Ness has worked as an archivist at the George A. Smathers Libraries for nearly 40 years &ndash; and that&rsquo;s given him a lot of time to read letters from the past, set the historical record straight when needed and uncover interesting facts about the University of Florida. In this episode of From Florida, you&rsquo;ll hear about myths Carl has busted and listen as he describes some of his favorite items in the archives. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

From Florida

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

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