Aquilina C. Howell Collection

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The Aquilina C. Howell collection consists of papers of distinguished Leon County educator, Aquilina Howell. Born in Tallahassee, Florida in 1917, Howell graduated from Old Lincoln High School in 1934. She received her B.A. from Florida A&M College in 1938 and a M.A. in Curriculum and Guidance from New York University. Howell then worked in the Leon County School System as a teacher, guidance counselor, supervisor of curriculum and guidance, and Director of Secondary Education. In 1985, she retired as Superintendent for Instruction, the highest ranking black administrator at that time. The collection includes papers, correspondence, photographs, greeting and postcards, and memorabilia.

Physical Location

Thelma T. Gorham Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Handwritten Letter From Samuel Howell To Aquilina C. Howell

A handwritten letter from Samuel Howell to Aquilina C. Howell. In the letter, Samuel Howell recounts his travels to Camp Wheeler and describes in detail the setting in which he writes the letter. Additionally, Samuel Howell expresses his love for Aquilina C. Howell and discusses his attempts to visit her.
Handwritten Note From "Virginia"

A handwritten note from "Virginia" regarding the loss of her brother "Jonas" on July 1st. She requests that the receiving correspondent write back when they can.
Letter From Aquilina C. Howell To Reverend R. B. Holmes, December 30, 1996

A letter from Aquilina C. Howell to Reverend R. B. Holmes. In the letter, Howell recommengs Virgil Leotis Speed for the position of Program Specialist/Property Manager for Project C.R.E.A.T.E., Inc. and Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Letter From Department Of Neighborhood And Community Services To Aquilina C. Howell, October 24, 1996

A letter from Thomas H. Lewis, the director of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, to Aquilina C. Howell. In the letter, Lewis invites Howell to become a board member of the newly created "Friends of Lincoln Foundation, Inc."
Letter From Leon County Schools To Aquilina C. Howell, October 24, 1995

A letter from Richard L. Merrick and Curtis Richardson, the Superintendent and Chairman of Leon County Schools respectively, to Aquilina C. Howell. The letter informs Howell that the school board voted unanimously to name the Instructional Services Center after her.
Letter From Henriette Edmonds To Aquilina C. Howell, June 17, 1997

A letter from Henriette Edmonds to Aquilina C. Howell. In the letter, Edmonds expresses her sadness about the news that the expansion of FAMU will result in the demolition of her childhood neighborhood.
Letter From The Tallahassee Historical Society, January 12, 1996

A letter from the Tallahassee Historical Society notifying members of their upcoming January meeting featuring a presentation by Walt Marder, an architectural historian and preservationist.
Letter From Miracle Hill Nursing and Convalescent Home To Aquilina C. Howell, June 23, 1994

A letter from Angeles Floyd and the Miracle Hill Nursing and Convalescent Home to Aquilina C. Howell thanking her for donating clothes.
Invitation For Dave Lang's Presentation Of "Plantation Life" Hosted By The Tallahassee Historical Society, March 20, 1997

An invitation for Dave Lang's presentation of a paper on "Plantation Life" hosted by the Tallahassee Historical Society.
Invitation and Accompanying Envelope For The 1998 Holiday Gala, November 28, 1998

An invitation and request for donation for the 1998 Holiday Gala in benefit of the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library. The invitation also mentions that Jane Aurell Menton was in attendance signing copies of her book, "The Grove." The two cards are accompanied by an envelope addressed to Aquilina C. Howell.