Guide to the Nathaniel Glover, Jr. Papers
Collection Number: M09-2
Title: Nathaniel Glover, Jr. Papers
Dates: 1970-2009 (bulk 1995-2003)
Extent: 5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Repository: Manuscripts and Personal Papers, Thomas
G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida
ABSTRACT
On April 11, 1995, Nathaniel Glover, Jr. was elected Sheriff
of Jacksonville, Florida, the first African American Sheriff in
Florida in more than one hundred years. At the end of his first
term Sheriff Glover was reelected, thus completing a highly successful
eight-year service. The collection contains correspondence, personal
and subject files, printed materials and photographs relating to
his campaigns for Jacksonville Sheriff (1995; 1999) and his unsuccessful
bid for Mayor (2003), and his activities and accomplishments during
his two term tenure as Sheriff. Also included are materials highlighting
his higher education work since his retirement from the Sheriff's
Office in 2003. The core of the collection are printed materials,
including newspaper clippings and articles, which provide documentation
on this pivotal era in local and state history. Numerous photographs
chronicling the career of Sheriff Glover add a unique dimension
to the collection.
LANGUAGE English.
ACQUISITION
The collection was donated to the Library by Nathaniel Glover,
Jr., in 2009.
ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION
The collection is open for research. For additional information and
to make an appointment to view the collection, contact E. Brady at
904-620-1533; email: ebrady@unf.edu
PREFERRED CITATION
Nathaniel Glover, Jr. Papers,
Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida, Jacksonville,
Florida.
RELATED MATERIALS AT UNF LIBRARY
Annual report.
Office of the Sheriff, Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville, Fla. : Office of
the Sheriff, Planning and Research Unit, 1971-
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office 1996 community attitudes study. [Jacksonville,
Fla.?] : Ulrich Research Services, Inc., 1996.
The Jacksonville Commitment press conference, March 24, 2008. 1
videodisc (26 min.).
Press conference to announce a cooperative program
between four universities in Jacksonville and the Duval County School
System. The program will provide scholarship support to academically
deserving Duval County high school graduates who do not have the financial
resources to attend college. The program is intended to encourage students
to stay in school and out of trouble. Academic standards for these students
will be the same as for any student applying to one of the universities.
Includes comments by: Nat Glover,
John Peyton (Mayor of Jacksonville), Betty Burney (Chair of the Duval
County School Board), Lois Becker (Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs at Jacksonville University), Steve Wallace (President, Florida
Community College at Jacksonville), Ed Pratt-Daniels (Superintendent
of Duval County Schools), John A. Delaney (President, University of North
Florida).
BIOGRAPHICAL / HISTORICAL NOTE
Nathaniel Glover, Jr., was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March
29, 1943,
and attended local schools. After completing high school at New Stanton,
he received a scholarship to play football at Edward Waters College (EWC),
and graduated with a Bachelor's
of Science degree in Social Science. His higher education work continued
later at the University of North Florida (UNF) with
a Master's
in Education degree in 1987.
His law enforcement career began in 1966
when he was hired as a police officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
(JSO). In 1969, he became an investigator in the Detective Division.
He was promoted to Sergeant in 1974, and held other leadership positions
in the Sheriff's
Office, including Chief of
Services, and Director of Police Services. He led one of the first
hostage negotiation teams in the nation, and was named Police Officer of
the Year four times during his career. He is a graduate of the FBI National
Academy, and the 1989 class of Leadership Jacksonville.
Glover was elected to JSO's top position of Sheriff on April
11, 1995, as the first African American Sheriff in Florida since the end
of Reconstruction. He served two terms as Head of the City's largest department,
with 3,000 employees and a two million dollar budget. His tenure as Sheriff
was noted for his accessibility to the community through approximately
400 neighborhood walks, and his direct communication and interaction
with the public. He retired from the Sheriff's Office
in 2003 after 37 years of service.
A brief foray into the political arena occurred in 2003, when he ran for
Mayor of Jacksonville. He campaigned on a platform emphasizing education,
economic development and management of the City's growth. Defeated by
John Peyton in the most expensive mayoral campaign in the City's history,
Glover went on to serve as Co-chair and then Chair of Mayor Peyton's
Transition Team.
His involvement with education and the University of North Florida deserves
special mention. Sheriff Glover has exhibited a lifelong passion for
education. During his first term as Sheriff
he donated approximately $250,000 of his pension benefits to a college
scholarship fund for deserving low-income children in Jacksonville. In
1995, he received the UNF College of Education
and Human Services Outstanding Alumni award for his efforts to address
problems facing youth in the Jacksonville community. On November 2006,
he came out of retirement to rejoin both his alma maters, UNF and EWC,
and the Florida Community College at Jacksonville, as a roving ambassador
for higher education in Jacksonville, focusing on college recruitment,
and drop-out prevention. In addition to serving as Special Advisor to
UNF President John Delaney, Glover's
role at UNF has evolved into building support for "The Jacksonville
Commitment" - a joint initiative of UNF, EWC, FCCJ, and Jacksonville
University that guarantees the full cost of college to any low-income
public high school graduate in Duval County who meets admissions standards.
Among other recognition, he is the recipient of numerous awards, including
the 1995 UNF Distinguished Alumni Award, and was honored
as the UNF commencement speaker in April 2000. In 1995,
Edward Waters College presented Sheriff Glover with an Honorary Doctorate
of Law degree. He is also proud to have received the 1999 FBI Director's
Community Leadership Award for his efforts to combat crime through community
involvement, the Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award, and the Sallye
B. Mathis Award for Outstanding Community Service. He was chosen to participate
in the White House Leadership Conference on Youth, Drug Use and Violence.
Glover is a member of numerous community organizations, including Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, the Fraternal Order of Police, Brotherhood of Police
Officers, and the St. Stephen AME Church Board. He is married to Doris
J. Bailey, and is the father of two children and has three grandchildren.
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection contains correspondence, personal and subject files,
and campaign and printed materials relating to Glover's
career, chiefly his election and tenure as Jacksonville
Sheriff from 1995 to 2003. The core of the collection are printed materials
pertaining to his campaigns for Jacksonville Sheriff (1995; 1999) and
Mayor (2003), and photographs showing highlights from his JSO years.
The images provide visual documentation of his extensive
involvement in the community, through neighborhood walks, speaking
engagements at local schools, and attendance at numerous ceremonies,
events and receptions.
In totality, the Glover Papers are of interest to scholars researching
race relations in Jacksonville and Florida in the late twentieth century,
as well as providing information on Glover as a key figure in promoting
change. His
post-retirement work is also well-documented in the collection, and
significant for its potentially far-reaching effects on Jacksonville's
children and social welfare issues.
ARRANGEMENT
Arrangement by series, chronological within folders.
INDEX TERMS
The following terms have been used to index the description of
this collection in the Library's online catalog:
Glover, Nathaniel, Jr. 1943-
Jacksonville (Fla.) Office of the Sheriff.
Sheriffs -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History.
Police -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History.
Law enforcement -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History.
Jacksonville (Fla.) -- Politics and government.
Jacksonville (Fla.) -- Biography.
Jacksonville (Fla.) -- History.
African Americans -- Florida -- Jacksonville -- History.
Education, Higher -- Florida -- Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Commitment (Project)
University of North Florida.
CONTAINER LIST
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CAMPAIGN FILES |
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Campaign Files, 1994-1999. (Jacksonville Sheriff, 1995; 1999)
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Campaign bumper sticker: GLOVER NAT GLOVER FOR SHERIFF.
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Congratulatory cards, letters and thank you notes, 1994-1995. |
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Newsclippings regarding Glover’s campaign activities, other
candidate’s campaigns, 1994-1999. Some full sheet clippings
in Oversize Box 2. Includes newsclippings sent to Jacksonville Sheriff’s
Office regarding campaign, 1994-1999. |
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TV advertising scripts, March 1995. |
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Campaign Files, 2002-2003. (Jacksonville Mayor) |
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Newsclippings, 2002-03.
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Poll: Glover leads Jax Mayor Race; 3-way fight for 2nd runoff
spot. Hypotenuse Inc. SURVEYUSA, 2003. |
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PRINTED
MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS
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Publication: UNF Journal (Winter 1995). Article: “The Beat
Goes On: A Day in the Life of Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover.” |
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Publication: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Initiatives and Accomplishments,
1995/1996. Nathaniel Glover, Sheriff June 1996. |
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Publication: Photocopies of pages from JET (November 4, 1996).
Picture of Glover sitting with Al Gore and short article about Jacksonville's
Community Oriented Policing Strategies (COPS) program. |
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Sign (print): Sheriff Nat Glover, Duval County Sheriff's
Office, Jacksonville. Capital Cases Task Force. |
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Sign (print): Copy of JSO logo, Office of Sheriff, The
Bold New City of the South, Jacksonville Police. |
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Survey results: Voters' feelings about Nat Glover (total 75% positive). Conducted by Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group. September 17-18, 1996. |
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Miscellaneous press releases, newsclippings, newsletters,
and reports regarding Glover's activities, 1976-2009.
Oversize newspaper issues in Box 2. |
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Enlarged photocopy of Gamble cartoon. Reprinted with permission
of the Florida Times-Union, June 19, 1995. Caption: “Grab hold,
Jacksonville! A New Era.” Signed by John Delaney and Sheriff
Nat Glover. In oversize box 2. |
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Poster: “Before he became Florida’s First
African American Sheriff in 100 years, donated his pension
for scholarships, and cut the crime rate by 24%, he had
really good teachers…” College of Education
and Human Services, University of North Florida, 1996?
In oversize box 2. |
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PERSONAL
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Awards and Honors, 1996-2008. |
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Plaque: "Presented to Sheriff Nathaniel Glover, In
Appreciation for Your Commitment to the Youth of the Jacksonville
Area. From the Youth Department of King Solomon United Baptist
Church, February 10, 1996." |
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Commencement program: University of North Florida Commencement,
April 28, 2000. (Glover was honored as commencement speaker.) |
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Testimonial program: “An Evening with Nathaniel Glover,” August
23, 2003; Prime Osborn Convention Center. |
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Plaque: "BlueCross BlueShield of Florida presented
to Nathaniel "Nat" Glover for your historic contributions
to society and participation in our Black History Month Celebration." February
16, 2008. |
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Plaque: "River Region Human Services presented to
Nathaniel "Nat" Glover, Jacksonville Black History
Maker, February 22, 2008." |
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Plaque: "BOMA Jacksonville, Membership Luncheon, presented
to Nat Glover, former Sheriff of Duval County, May 20, 2008." |
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Biographical materials,
1982-2009. |
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Certificate:
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
United States Department
of Justice, FBI National
Academy, September 24, 1982.
Photocopy of original certificate. |
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Diploma: University
of North Florida,
Master of Education, December
19, 1987. Transcript of post-baccalaureate
and graduate studies grades/credit
hours from University of North
Florida, 1986-1987. Photocopies
of original diploma and transcripts. |
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Community Week Scholarship
Fund, Take Stock in Children
Foundation, Nat Glover Scholarship
Program, 1995-1999. Announcements,
newsclippings and brochures.
Includes letters, thank you cards
/ notes from Nat Glover Scholar
program recipients. (Glover donated
his pension (approximately $250,000)
to fund college scholarships
for low-income children.) |
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Jacksonville Commitment Program,
2006- . Announcements, brochures,
press releases regarding scholarship
and community initiative. Includes
program materials relating to
presentation by Glover, University
of North Florida, Thomas G. Carpenter
Library, February 25, 2009. |
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Correspondence, Personal, 1977-2001. |
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Photocopies of congratulatory letters,
cards and thank you notes, 1977-2001. Including
Christmas card from Al Gore Family (December
2000); thank-you note from Governor Jeb Bush
(January 13, 2001). |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photograph binder (w/ photos of Glover at various educational
/ community events and ceremonies; at work; campaign activities;
and with family and friends.) |
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Section A: Jacksonville Sheriff’s campaign, 1995. Color photographs
of Glover in convertible during parade (4); Glover at Primary Election
night celebration (13). Size varies from 4 x 6 to 8 x 10. |
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Section B: Jacksonville Sheriff’s campaign, 1999. Color photograph
of second joint inauguration of Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney,
Sheriff Nat Glover, 1999. Glover thank you sign, 1999. Size varies
from 4 x 6 to 8 x 10. |
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Section C: Miscellaneous group photographs of Glover at educational
/ community organization receptions, events and award ceremonies,
1995-2002. Size varies from 4 x 6 to 8 x 10.
- Glover handing out diplomas at undated UNF graduation (3)
- Glover speaking at UNF graduation ceremony, April 28, 2000
(2)
- Sgt. Dan Jenkins Memorial Fund presentation, Windsor Parke
Golf Club, December 2000 (1)
- Glover speaking at Southside Business Men’s Club, 2002
(2)
- Donation by Julian Jackson (1)
- Presentation of FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award,
1998 (1) (copy of newspaper clipping / w accompanying note)
- Glover participating in America’s Walk for Diabetes (1)
Signed “Sheriff Nat Glover.”
- Spina Bifida Roast of Glover (4)
- Glover speaking with groups of schoolchildren, at local school
events. Included are Glover Scholars, Mentor- Mentee program,
Andrew Jackson High School; Pace Center for Girls; Norwood Elementary
School; Mayport Elementary School (13)
- Glover awarding Jacksonville police badge to unidentified police
officer (1)
- Glover awarding Community Traffic Safety “Silver Award.” 2001
(1)
- Glover posing with actress Barbara Eden (1)
- Glover speaking at Florida Community College (1)
- Glover with Tom Petway at unidentified reception (1)
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Section D: Miscellaneous group photographs of Glover walking in
Jacksonville neighborhoods, interacting with residents, 1995-2003.
- Glover and other police officers, city officials talking with residents
during neighborhood walks. 19 photographs; size varies from 4 x 6 to 8
x 10.
- Glover at Jacksonville
Landing. 2 photographs; size 8 x 12. In oversize folder.
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Section E: Miscellaneous group photographs of Glover with friends
and colleagues at Jacksonville Jaguars football games, in Alltel
Stadium skybox, 1995? Identified persons include: David Hasselhoff,
John Delaney, Corrine Brown, Julia Taylor, Ed Austin, Betty and Martin
Garris, Doris Glover, Eric Smith, Rev. Michael and Cordelia Mitchell,
Joyce Morgan, Paul Harden, Michael Munz, Joan Stein, Pam Paul, Charlene
Hill. 32 photographs; size 4 x 6. |
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Section F: Miscellaneous photographs of Glover. Size
varies from 4 x 6 to 8 x 12.
- Glover at Jacksonville City Council hearing, regarding reorganization
of Sheriff’s Office, 1995? (2)
- Glover with President Bill Clinton, Doris Glover, Gary Pajcic,
Corrine Brown (2)
- Glover with State Attorney Harry Shorstein, Mayor John Delaney.
Standing on Southbank Riverwalk (3)
- Glover outside U.S. Courthouse after hearing (1)
- Glover being interviewed by Channel 12 reporter (1)
- Glover driving horse and buggy, Westside, 1999 (1)
- Glover outside Toby’s Barbecue, Northside restaurant
(1)
- Glover in City Council chambers (2), with Gary Pajcic (1)
- Glover standing with Florida Air National Guard officers, 1998?
(2)
- Glover at Sawtooth National Forest? (1)
- Glover standing with others at Jacksonville Prison Farm, 1997
(2)
- Glover with friends, police officers (4). One
photo in oversize folder.
- Glover in his Sheriff’s office (2)
- Glover with Jacksonville police officers at roadside speed
check sign, 2000 (3)
- Glover with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Dept. detectives Anthony
Hickson, Beaman Kendall, 1970 (2)
- Glover with Officer L. B. Scott, former Jacksonville Sheriffs’ Dale
Carson, James McMillan, outside Police Athletic League building,
1996? (1)
- Glover with Jacksonville Sheriff’s office staff. Standing
in front of sign at Jacksonville Police Headquarters. (2 oversize
photographs)
- Glover with other police chiefs at police conference
in Honolulu (1)
- Glover with family, including wife Doris, daughter and grandchildren
(1)
- Portraits, snapshots of Glover, 1996-2009 (9)
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MEDIA |
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Glover for Sheriff. Shrum/Devine, 1995. 1 videocassette; 1/2 in.
Bio :60
seconds; Life :30 seconds (w/ transcript).
Paid political advertisement for Nat Glover. |
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Glover for Sheriff. Shrum/Devine, 1995. 1 videodisc; 4 3/4 in.
Bio :60
seconds; Life : 30 seconds.
Paid political advertisement for Nat Glover. |
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Nat Glover – commercials, backup tape. 1 videocassette;
1/2 in. Paid political advertisements for Nat Glover. |
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