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Creating historical work is a rare and unique opportunity to work on distinguished and fascinating subjects and contribute to the historical and visual record of our country.

Francis W. Eppes

FRANCIS WAYLES EPPES

[1801-1881]

In 1851 Eppes, Granson of Thomas Jefferson, Championed the legislative founding of schools now known as Florida State University and

The University of Florida.

Only extant image of Eppes as an adult.

Florida State University occupies the site Eppes chose for the school. 

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