The Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Archives Center
Welcome to the Sarah D. & L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Archives Center at Florida Southern College. We are located on the northwest part of campus next to the E.T. Roux Library. The reading room is located on the second floor of the archives building, and offers exceptional views of some of the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. Most of the Archives’ collections are open for research to the FSC community and general public. We are available to answer any research questions you may have.
McKay Archives serves as the repository for the records and history of Florida Southern College as well as manuscript collections related to the college and the broader Lakeland area.
McKay Archives is also the home of the Thomas B. Mack Florida Citrus Archives and the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame.
Come visit us!
We are open for research M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Please contact us for an appointment at (863) 680-4453 or via email at archives@flsouthern.edu
See Florida Southern College's academic calendar for any holiday closures.
How Can the Archives Help You?
Research Tips and Consultations
Explore the Archives
Please follow the below links to view finding aids of our processed collections as well as links to our digital collections and exhibits.
Manuscript Collections
Manuscript Collections are unpublished papers of an individual or entity. Our archives include papers from alumni, faculty, public servants, and organizations significant to the history of FSC, Lakeland and Central Florida.
Thomas B. Mack Citrus Archives
The Thomas B. Mack Citrus Archives include papers, research, business records, and ephemera related to the Florida Citrus Industry. These are the stories of the people and organizations who made citrus one of the most successful agricultural operations in the country and a significant part of Florida's history.
College Archives
The College Archives contain the organizational records of Florida Southern College. Within the archives are the stories of each department and organization that has made FSC what it is today.
Florida Southern College Digital Collections
Florida Citrus Archive Digital Collections
Florida Southern College History Digital Exhibits
Manuscript Collections Digital Exhibits
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