Scope and Contents: This collection consists of the papers of Mary L. Woods (educator, community leader and political candidate), from 1977-1992, donated by Mary L. Wood (then Mary L. Liddell) in 1993. The collection documents Mary L. Woods's political activities, community activities as well as her ideas as expressed in her newspaper columns, "Out of the Woods." The papers include correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs and political memorabilia.  This collection does not contain financial documentation on Mary L. Woods's campaign contribution from supporters or background information on her educational career with Dade County School system/Adult Education Program.  Of note, the collection contains an invitation by Joseph Robbie and Joseph H. Kanter on behalf of the Carter/Mondale Re-election Committee to attend the opening night of “Camelot” starring Richard Burton.