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Center for Florida History assists with
book distribution to Polk schools

LAKELAND, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2002) - Florida Southern College's Center for Florida History is taking part in the distribution of a new history book to Polk County public schools. The first volume of historian Dr. Canter Brown's two-volume history of Polk County, commissioned by the Polk County Historical Association, will be presented to every public school library in Polk County. 

"We here at the Center for Florida History are very proud now--as we were back in November when the book was first released--to be involved as a partner, with the Polk County Historical Association, in the marketing and distribution of Canter Brown's marvelous new history of Polk County," said James M. Denham, Director, Center for Florida History. "I can think of no greater contribution for our Association to make to our students, teachers, and our county's future than to provide free copies to our public school libraries." 

In a recent review, Brown's book, In the Midst of All That Makes Life Worth Living: Polk County, Florida to 1940, was called "a thoroughly researched, well organized, readable and long-overdue work." "We are proud to make this gift to the students and teachers of our county," said Association president Dr. Ed Etheredge. "We look forward to continuing cooperation with Dr. James M. Denham and the Center for Florida History." 

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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