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We hope that reading through these pages on our Web site has inspired you to pursue a more in-depth and more scholarly study of the fascinating history of Pensacola and of the birth and growth of the Catholic faith in Northwest Florida.
To this end, we recommend the following works and acknowledge their contribution to these pages:
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Cusick, William J., A Century in the Life of a Parish (Pensacola, Florida: Pfeiffer Printing, 1986) |
| | This booklet was published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the present St. Michael Church building at Palafox and Chase streets in downtown Pensacola. Msgr. Cusick was pastor of St. Michael from 1939 until 1971. |
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Dawkins, Mary Merritt, The Parish of St. Michael the Archangel: The First Hundred years: 1781-1881 (Masters Thesis, Pensacola, Florida: University of West Florida, 1991) |
| | Mrs. Dawkins has done extensive research on St. Michael Church. |
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Gannon, Michael V., The Cross in The Sand (University of Florida press, 1993. ISBN 0-8130-0776-3) |
| | Dr. Gannon is a professor of history at the University of Florida in Gainesville. His most interesting and readable book, first published in 1965, researches the history of Catholicism in Florida over its more than 400 year history. |
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Parks, Virginia, Pensacola: Spaniards to Space-Age (Pensacola Historical Society, 1986. ISBN 0-939566-04-4) |
| | Virginia Parks has written extensively on the history of Pensacola and has been the editor of several books published by the Pensacola Historical Society. In this book, she brings together the many intriguing periods in Pensacola's history. |
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Parks, Virginia (Editor), Santa Maria de Galve: A Story of Survival (Pensacola Historical Society, 1998. ISBN 0-939566-10-9) |
| | A compilation of articles by recognized authorities on various aspects of the history and archaeology of the 1698 settlement of Pensacola. Among the contributors are J. Earle Bowden, William S. Coker, and Dr. Judith A. Bense. |
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Semmes, Carlisle T. (Editor), Application as Minor Basilica (2001) |
| | "Documentation for Consideration by the Sacred Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments for the Elevation of Saint Michael the Archangel Church No. 4324/85/6 to the Rank of Minor Basilica." This 138 page document of photographs and history was prepared by Dr. Semmes, with assistance from current and former pastors, parishioners, and bishops, and was first submitted to Rome for consideration on February 23, 2001. |
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Web Sites |
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http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/projects/shipwrecks/emanuelpoint/history.cfm - The extensive Web site of the Florida Department of State, Bureau of Archaeological Research, contains up-to-date information on the many ongoing archeological and research projects throughout the state. This link details the 1559 settlement of Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano.
http://uwf.edu/archaeology/research/colonial/ - The University of West Florida's Archeology Institute, under the direction of Dr. Judith Bense, has many ongoing projects in and around the city. This site details the Colonial period beginning in 1698.
http://www.uwf.edu/gis/research/smc/ - The University of West Florida's interactive map and database of graves in St. Michael Cemetery. (Note that older browser versions may require the download of additional plugins to view this site. You will automatically be notified of these requirements and given instructions.)
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