Harry Lee Anstead Papers. Awards, plaques. 1

Row 3, Shelf 58

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Harry Lee Anstead Papers. Awards, plaques.

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Works of art, posters, objects.

Anstead Papers Box 1: Books, File Folders and Loose Papers

Anstead Papers Box 2

Anstead Papers Box 3

Harry Lee Anstead Papers. Awards, plaques.

  1. 1941, January 17. Original letter, typed, from U.S. Senator Claude Pepper to Mrs. Loretta Onstead [sic], mother of Harry Lee Anstead. Framed in wood and under glass.
  2. 1966, September 8 [?]. Original drawing, pencil and colored pencil: Side view of woman’s head, possibly Harry Anstead’s mother [?]. Rolled up paper.
  3. 1967, December 17. Diploma, Juris Doctor, awarded to Harry Lee Anstead by the University of Florida. Rolled up paper. Acid burn over a large part of the document.
  4. 1969, June 27. Framed letter and photograph. Letter is from the Chambers of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren, retired, to Harry Lee Anstead. Photo is of Chief Justice Warren, seated and wearing his judicial robe.
  5. 1970. “American Arbitration Association / Service as Arbitrator / Harvey [sic] Lee Anstead, Esq.” Ceramic square with inscription, framed in wood with brass-colored metal plaque at bottom.
  6. 1971, April 26. Certificate of admission to practice before the United States Supreme Court for Harry Anstead. 2 copies both rolled up paper.
  7. 1971, September 7. Official certificate of appointment by Governor Reubin Askew of Susann [sic] F. Anstead to the Board of Trustees of Palm Beach Junior College. Paper certificate. Received in original mailing tube, unopened.
  8. 1972, March 23. “Kiwanis International / Certificate of Appreciation / Presented to / Harry Anstead / in recognition of your address before the [space left blank] / Your contribution to our Club is deeply appreciated. We hope this certificate / will serve as a lasting memento of this pleasant occasion.” Paper certificate.
  9. 1973, August. “The Association / of / Trial Lawyers of America / This certifies that / Harry Lee Anstead / has completed the National College of Advocacy / at / The Harvard Law School.” Rectangular wood plaque with gold lettering and brass-colored name plaque attached.
  10. 1976. “The Great American Revolution 1776.” Pewter dinner plate with white ceramic insert in center containing a color image of a simplified rendering of a painting: “Declaration of Independence / John Trumbull.”
  11. 1977, January 21. “Certificate of Achievement / Harry Lee Anstead / has successfully completed a course in continu / ing appellate education conducted by the / Appellate Judges’ Conference of the Ameri / can Bar Association by attending a sem / inar from the 16th until the 21st day of / January in the year 1977 at Miami.” Oversize with elaborate calligraphy using brown, gold, green inks. Paper certificate.
  12. 1977, February 6-11. “American Academy of Judicial Education / Certificate of Attendance / presented to / Harry Lee Anstead / for participation in the / Appellate Judges Writing Program / February 6 – 11, 1977 / Orlando, Florida.” Paper certificate.
  13. 1977, October. National College of the State Judiciary, Reno, Nevada. Composite photos of faculty and students, including Harry Anstead with a full handlebar mustache.
  14. 1979, September 11. “Hon. Harry L. Anstead / In Appreciation / Broward County Criminal / Defense Attorneys Assoc. / Sept. 11, 1979. Shield shaped wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached.
  15. 1982, May 23. Diploma from the University of Virginia, Master of Laws in the Judicial Process degree conferred on Harry Lee Anstead. Rolled up paper.
  16. 1982, November 18. Certificate of election to be retained in office as Judge, District Court of Appeals, Fourth District. Paper document, rolled up.
  17. 1982, December 2. Cover letter from Dorothy Glisson, Deputy Secretary for Elections to Harry Lee Anstead, notifying him of his election as Judge, District Court of Appeals, Fourth District, together with an official certificate of election. 2 paper documents.
  18. 1984, April 19. “Dear Chief Judge Anstead: / This is just a small token of our appreciation for our consistent participation in our Moot Court Program at Nova Law Center. Your warmth, kindness, and expertise make all our competitions a special occasion for everyone. On behalf of the Moot Court Board and the students of Nova Law School, we thank you.” Paper certificate mounted onto wood plaque and covered with clear Plexiglas.
  19. 1985. “Harry L. Anstead / Nova Law Center Moot Court Society / Wood gavel with metal inscription plaque around cylinder of the head.
  20. 1985. Wood gavel with metal inscription plaque around cylinder of the head. No date. “Harry Lee Anstead.” No date. “Orange Bowl Marathon.” Medal, silver-colored circle with ring that attaches red, white, and blue ribbon. Worn around the neck in the manner of a necklace.
  21. 1985. “1985 New York City Marathon / [opposite side:] New York / RRC / Road Runners Club.” Medal, bronze-colored rectangle with rounded corners and with ring that attaches red and blue ribbon. Worn around the neck in the manner of a necklace.
  22. 1986. “Nova Law Center / Moot Court Society / In Sincere / Appreciation / Judge / Larry [sic] L. Anstead. 1986.” Miniature speaker’s podium with miniature gavel and brass-colored plaque.
  23. 1986. “Judge Anstead / In Appreciation for Service / to / The Broward County Bar Association / YLS / 1986.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and silver plaques attached.
  24. 1987. “Mr. and Mrs. Anstead / for / your help and support / to / the J. I. L. Class of 1987! / We give you our / love and thanks.” Rectangular wood plaque with orange and gold plaque attached.
  25. 1988. “B. A. A. / Boston Marathon / 1988 / 92nd.” Medal, silver-colored circle with ring that attaches yellow and blue ribbon. Worn around the neck in the manner of a necklace.
  26. 1988, December 2. Cover letter from Dorothy Joyce, Division Director for Elections to Harry Lee Anstead, notifying him of his re-election as Judge, District Court of Appeals, Fourth District, together with an official certificate of election. 2 paper documents.
  27. 1988, November 9. “The American Inns of Court Foundation / Be it known that / Harry Lee Anstead / is a / Master of the Bench / in good standing of / American Inn of Court LIV . . .” Paper certificate.
  28. 1989. Set of 4 posters re.: equal protection of the law, right to assemble, religious freedom, freedom of speech. American Bar Association. Rolled up paper.
  29. 1989, April 14. “Mothers Against Drunk Driving / presented to / The Honorable / Harry L. Anstead / IV District Court of Appeals / with grateful appreciation / for all your efforts / to prevent drunk driving victims.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached.
  30. 1990, January. “the Florida Bar Journal / Recognizes With Appreciation / The Honorable Harry Lee Anstead / for contributing to the information needs of Florida lawyers / by writing an article published in The Florida Bar Journal” Paper certificate.
  31. 1991, March 25-28 and April 1-3. “Nova University / Shepard Broad Law Center / Moot Court Society / Presents / Judge Harry L. Anstead / with this Certificate in Recognition of / Furthering Appellate Legal Education / by Judging in the / Freshman Moot Court Competition.” Paper certificate.
  32. Various dates. 1994, 1995, 2003 – 2004. Personal cards and letters sent to Justice Harry Lee Anstead when he became Justice, then Chief Justice, when he completed his term as Chief, and for various other occasions and holidays.
  33. 1994, January 8. “The National Society of the / Daughters of the American Revolution / Certificate of Award / presented by Garcilaso de la Vega Chapter / to / Judge Anstead / for / Being an Outstanding American.” Paper certificate with original packaging envelope.
  34. 1994, August 19. “The Miami Herald / The good Justice Anstead / Florida Supreme Court / Justice Anstead embodies / the American dream and / is a strong addition to the state’s highest court.” Decoupaged editorial article from the newspaper on wood rectangle.
  35. 1994, September 25. “Presented to / Harry Lee Anstead / in recognition of his dedication, / inspiration and service as a / judge and lawyer to the citizens / of the State of Florida / by the / Guild of Catholic Lawyers / Diocese of Palm Beach County.” Shield shaped wood with black and gold metal plaques attached.
  36. 1994, October 3. “In the District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida, /Fourth District /Resolution . . .” Paper document, matted, framed, under glass.
  37. 1994, October 28. “University of Florida / College of Law / Trial Team / Presented to Justice Anstead with great appreciation for presiding over the Coker, Myers, Schickel, Cooper & Sorenson, P. A. Fall Trial Team Competition.” Wood rectangle with black and gold metal plaques attached, and a brass colored spring holding a half-size gavel, wood.
  38. 1995, March 3. “Honorary / This is to certify that / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / was initiated by Cockrell Inn / as a member of / The International Legal Fraternity / of / Phi Delta Phi.” Paper certificate.
  39. 1995, March 30. “Phi Delta Phi / Cockrell Inn / Honorary Member / The honorable Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / of the / Florida Supreme Court / Initiated March 30, 1995.” Wood with black and gold-colored metal plaques attached.
  40. 1995, March 31. “Nova / Law Review / Presents this Award / to / The Honorable / Harry L. Anstead / Justice, Supreme Court / of Florida / in appreciation for your continued support and devotion to the success of the Nova Law Review and the Shepard Broad Law Center.” Glass plaque with gold-colored metal plaque attached, framed in gold-colored plastic.
  41. 1995, September 22. “Andrew Jackson High School / Public Service Magnet / Certificate of Appreciation / We hereby express our sincere appreciation / to Justice Harry Anstead / for your important contribution to the success / of the Public Service Magnet Program. Paper certificate, framed in wood, under glass.
  42. 1996, May 18. Program: “University of Florida / College of Law / Commencement Convocation.”
  43. 1996, May 19, 1996. “St. Thomas University School of Law / Certificate of Appreciation / presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / in recognition of his distinguished service / to St. Thomas University School of Law.” Paper certificate matted and framed, under glass.
  44. 1996, June 21. “President’s Award of Merit / Presented to / The Honorable / Harry Lee Anstead / in recognition of outstanding leadership and / dedication as chair of The Florida Bar’s Committee / on Professionalism and in the creation of the / Florida Supreme Court / Center for Professionalism.” Wood plaque, with incised lettering.
  45. 1997, May 1. “With Grateful Appreciation the / Marion County Bar Association / acknowledges the many efforts of / the honorable / Harry L. Anstead / to instill and preserve civility and / professionalism in the practice of law and / extends its heartfelt gratitude for his /keynote speech given in celebration of / Law Day 1997.” Wood rectangle with gold and black colored metal plaques attached.
  46. 1998, February 14. “The University of Orlando / School of Law S.B.A. / recognizes / Honorable Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / for dedicated service / in the State of Florida.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached, and a half size gavel glued to the wood.
  47. 1998, April 17. “Presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / by the / City, County and Local Government Law Section / of the Florida Bar / for his outstanding contribution / in the area of / legal ethics and professionalism / presented at the annual meeting of the / City, County and Local Government Law Section.” Wood rectangle, Florida Bar seal, black and gold-colored metal plaques. In original packaging materials. Also a cover letter from Robert Rivas to Harry Anstead, April 20, 1998.
  48. 1998, June. “Presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / Florida Supreme Court / An outstanding jurist / who as been dedicated to the preservation of individual rights and free access to these courts / the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.” Glass rectangle with blue metal plaque attached.
  49. 1999. “Presented to Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / In appreciation of your dedication, service and support to the Mock Trial Team as presiding judge of the intramural competition / members of the FSU mock trial team / 1999.” Rectangular wood plaque with garnet and gold plaques attached.
  50. 1999, April 15. “In Appreciation to Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. / and / Port St. Lucie / Bar Association / Golf Outing / April 15, 1999.” Rectangular glossy plaque inside wood frame.
  51. 1999, November 1. “Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity / International / Certificate of Appreciation / Presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / in appreciation for outstanding contribution to this chapter . . .” Paper certificate.
  52. 2000, March 24. Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / Florida Supreme Court / In appreciation for your service as / guest speaker / from the board of trustees, staff and students of Florida Ocean Studies Institute / Graduation.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached.
  53. 2000, March 30 & 31. “Certificate of Appreciation / presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / for your contribution to the success of our first national training conference, “Juveniles in Adult Court: Our Children, Our Future.” Paper certificate.
  54. 2001. “Where would our country be without lawyers? / to Justice Harry Lee Anstead in recognition of his commitment / to restoring the noblest traditions of our American Legal System.” Wood plaque with advertisement and brass colored metal plaque.
  55. 2001, May 8. “Camp Gordon Johnston Association / Museum Fund / Charter Member / This Certifies that The Honorable Harry Lee Anstead / is a charter member . . .” Paper certificate, in a clear plastic sleeve.
  56. 2001, Summer. “The Florida State University College of Law / presents this certificate of appreciation to / Justice Harry Anstead / in recognition for contributions made to the / 2001 Summer Law Program for / Undergraduate Students.” Paper certificate.
  57. 2001, June 15. “American Inns of Court / Dunn-Blount Inn / of Volusia/Flagler Counties / Recognizes / with deep appreciation / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / for / his many efforts and his contribution / to raising the standards of professionalism / of the Florida Bar and for his attendance at / the first gathering of the Inn held on / June 15, 2001 / in Daytona Beach, Florida.”Rectangular wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached.
  58. 2001, October 19. “Justice Harry Lee Anstead / Keynote Speaker / Broward County Bar Association / Bench & Bar Conference / October 19, 2001.” Rectangular wood plaque with blue and silver plaques attached.
  59. 2001, December 19. “Miami Beach Bar Association / presents the / Judicial Distinction Award / to / Honorable Harry Lee Anstead / Justice, Florida Supreme Court / In Recognition Of His Outstanding Contributions And Dedicated Service / To The Improvement Of The Justice System And The Preservation Of The Constitution / Awarded this 19th day of December 2001 / Pedro A. Cofino, Esq. / President 2002.” Rectangular metal plaque with high relief image of a gavel, all in gold-color, mounted on wood plaque.
  60. 2002. “In appreciation of / your participation in the / 2002 / ‘Ethics, Professionalism / and You” / Seminar / Chief Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / presented by / the twelfth Judicial / Circuit Pro Bono Committee / Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc. / and / Florida Rural Legal Services.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and silver-colored plaques attached.
  61. 2002, April 19. “Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity / International / Certificate of Appreciation / Presented to / Justice Harry Lee Anstead / in appreciation for outstanding contribution to this chapter . . .” Paper certificate.
  62. 2002, November 21. “Chief Justice Anstead / Our Sincerest Thanks / for your commitment / to access to / ‘Justice For All’ / Jacksonville Area Legal aid / 2002 Equal Justice Awards.” Three-dimensional punch bowl attached to the top of a wood cube, bowl has now-tarnishing silver –colored finish.
  63. 2002-2004. “Chief Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / The Supreme Court of Florida / 2002-2004 / Some things you do to help / children may not work out /despite your best efforts, but / you won’t know which ones / or why if you don’t try.” Wood plaque with attached orange and blue metal plaques.
  64. 2002-2004. “Justice Harry Lee Anstead / Florida’s 50th Chief Justice / July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2004.” Framed and matted, under glass, biographical statement.
  65. 2003. “2003 Honorary Visionary Award / chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead / Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.” Three clear glass triangles of ascending size, one behind the other, each with an etched image of an abstract human figure, all on a rectangular clear glass base with a rectangular silver colored text plaque adhered to the horizontal surface of the base.
  66. 2003. “presented to / The Honorable / Harry Lee Anstead / In recognition of / your contributions to the / Guardian Ad Litem Program.” Clear curved glass rectangle with etched lettering.
  67. 2003, February 21. “Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead / Space Coast / Tiger Bay Club.” Plexiglas, irregular outline [Rock of Gibraltar?] with image of the Space Shuttle in white.
  68. 2003, April 8. “Certificate of Appreciation / presented to / Chief Justice Harry Le Anstead / In recognition of contributions / to the / Gainesville/Novorossiisk Sister City Program.” Paper certificate.
  69. 2003, May 15. “Boys and Girls Clubs / of America / Alumni Hall of Fame / Chief Justice / Harry Lee Anstead / Presented in recognition of your / outstanding achievements, with thanks for the / positive influence you extend as an inspiration to / the entire Boys & Girls Clubs movement / May 15, 2003.” Rectangular silver colored metal plaque with wood frame around it.
  70. 2003, October 14. “Hon. Harry L. Anstead / Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Court / Speaker, NAALJ 2003 Annual Meeting & Conference.” Three-dimensional eagle with wings outspread, bronze-color finish.
  71. 2003-2004. “Dade County Bar Association / Certificate of Merit / presented to / Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead / in recognition and appreciation / for outstanding and constructive service / to the Bar, The Bench and the public as / Speaker / General Membership Luncheon Meeting / 2003-2004.” Paper certificate.
  72. 2004. “Thank You / Chief Justice Anstead / 2004 Summer for Undergraduates Program / Florida State University College of Law.” Paper certificate.
  73. 2004, January. “Boys & Girls Club / Presented to / chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead / for his dedication to Youth / and his continued commitment / to the Boys & Girls Club movement.” Ceramic plate with color photo of boys and girls attached to a blue felt background and framed with a brass-colored plaque. in a rectangular wood frame.
  74. 2004, February 23. Letter from Ronald M. George, Supreme Court of California, President, Conference of Chief Justices, to Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead. Cover letter for certificate in a diploma folder: “The Conference of Chief Justices / hereby recognizes / Harry Lee Anstead / Chief Justice of Florida / for his service . . .”
  75. 2004, March 24. “Presented with deep appreciation to / Harry Lee Anstead / Chief Justice / Supreme Court of Florida / In recognition of his devoted and exemplary service / to the Bench, Bar and Community / Dade County Bar Association / March 24, 2004.” Rectangular wood plaque with black and gold plaques attached.
  76. 2004, April 16 & 17. “The First Diversity in the Legal Profession Symposium / ‘All Aspects of the Legal Profession Should Reflect the Makeup of Our Society’ / St.