Brief Description: This collection consists of the papers of L. L. Brooks, owner of the Bonded Collection Agency, Inc. and former mayor of Islandia, collected by Mr. Brooks from 1934 to 1980. The collection documents Brooks' interest in the urban renewal movement and the daily business of the Bonded Collection Agency, Inc. It also contains information about other organizations that he worked with and some personal information. The papers include newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, lists, accounting documents, manuals, blueprints, programs, citations, reports, minutes, notices, legislation, cetificates, maps, booklets, brochures, transcripts, drawings, invitations, obituaries, and memorandums. Of note, the collection contains information regarding the forced relocation of Overtown residents during construction of the expressway, as well as two chronologically organized newspaper scrapbooks documenting news coverage of urban renewal in Miami during the Civil Rights Movement. This collection does not contain extensive biographical information.

Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00178

Created by: Brooks, L. L.

Volume: 10.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Original folder titles are reflected in series titles.

Biographical Note for Brooks, L. L. : L. L. Brooks moved to Miami in 1932 and founded the Bonded Collection Agency, Inc., one of Miami's largest property management and rent collection agenices at the time in 1934. He was instrumental in the urban renewal movement in Miami throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. He was elected mayor of Islandia, FL and during his time in office he spearheaded the movement to abolish the City of Miami. He served in the board of directors of the Christian Hospital and was a founding member of the Orange Blossom Hotel Association. He was married and had one daughter.

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this collection.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: Finding Aid (c) 2011 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials much be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An imnage license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.

Acquisition Notes:   Gift

PreferredCitation: L. L. Brooks papers, The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc., Miami, Florida, www.theblackarchives.org.