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Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Date: 1988-01-27
Description: Two audiocassettes. Ballard was born in Myakka City, where his family dates back to 1860. His father was a beekepper, and when Al retired from the U.S. Army in 1978, he began beekeeping. In the interview, he discusses his family history with beekeeping; main prime product: honey; his business Ballard's Apiary; selling honey: methods, equipment, and buyers; handling swarms and queens; tools used; bee hive boxes; transportation; use of citrus, palmetto and mangrove for pollinating; bee bahvior and life cycle; disease control; myths about bees and honey; ideal bee weather; and Africanized bees.
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Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Date: 1987-11-23
Description: One audiocassette. Curry was a farmer since the 1940s. He discusses getting started in farming: clearing fields; developing his process, and deciding on crops. He also discusses his crops: watermelons, cucumbers, tomatoes; special needs for each; changes to the environment; main issue: water control; debt; financing; small farmers; plastic farming; and cattle raising (his other business).
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Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Date: 1988-01-24
Description: One audiocassette.
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Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Date: 1988-01-27
Description: Fourteen color slides. Ballard was born in Myakka City, where his family dates back to 1860. His father was a beekepper, and when Al retired from the U.S. Army in 1978, he began beekeeping. The Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project was conducted under the direction of Barbara Beauchamp in two phases: 12 November 1987 through 31 January 1988 by Debbie Fant; and in February 1988 by Nancy Nusz. Using a 35mm camera and a Sony tape recorder, and funded through a NEA grant,the two fieldworkers spoke with over fifty informants in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, resulting in 20 participants chosen for a special SW Florida folklife area at the 36th Annual Florida Folk Festival.
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Beekeeper Al Ballard

Date: 1988-01-27
Description: One proof with 21 black and white images (plus negatives). Ballard was born in Myakka City, where his family dates back to 1860. His father was a beekepper, and when Al retired from the U.S. Army in 1978, he began beekeeping. The Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project was conducted under the direction of Barbara Beauchamp in two phases: 12 November 1987 through 31 January 1988 by Debbie Fant; and in February 1988 by Nancy Nusz. Using a 35mm camera and a Sony tape recorder, and funded through a NEA grant,the two fieldworkers spoke with over fifty informants in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, resulting in 20 participants chosen for a special SW Florida folklife area at the 36th Annual Florida Folk Festival.
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Beekeeper Al Ballard

Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Date: 1987-11-25
Description: One audio recording. Recorded at the North Ft. Myers Church of God.
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Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Date: 1987-11-22
Description: One proof with six black and white images. The Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project was conducted under the direction of Barbara Beauchamp in two phases: 12 November 1987 through 31 January 1988 by Debbie Fant; and in February 1988 by Nancy Nusz. Using a 35mm camera and a Sony tape recorder, and funded through a NEA grant, the two fieldworkers spoke with over fifty informants in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, resulting in 20 participants chosen for a special SW Florida folklife area at the 36th Annual Florida Folk Festival.
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Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Date: 1987-11-22
Description: Four color slides. The Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project was conducted under the direction of Barbara Beauchamp in two phases: 12 November 1987 through 31 January 1988 by Debbie Fant; and in February 1988 by Nancy Nusz. Using a 35mm camera and a Sony tape recorder, and funded through a NEA grant, the two fieldworkers spoke with over fifty informants in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, resulting in 20 participants chosen for a special SW Florida folklife area at the 36th Annual Florida Folk Festival.
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Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Date: 1987-12-01
Description: Three audio cassettes. Recorded at the Bluegrass Central music store.
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Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Citrus grove on SR 29

Date: 1987
Description: Three color slides. The Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project was conducted under the direction of Barbara Beauchamp in two phases: 12 November 1987 through 31 January 1988 by Debbie Fant; and in February 1988 by Nancy Nusz. Using a 35mm camera and a Sony tape recorder, and funded through a NEA grant, the two fieldworkers spoke with over fifty informants in Manatee, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, resulting in 20 participants chosen for a special SW Florida folklife area at the 36th Annual Florida Folk Festival.
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Citrus grove on SR 29

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a_s1622_04_tape08	Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project	Sound	Beekeepers Field recordings Beekeeping Beehives Honey Apiaries Bees (insects) Citrus fruits Plants Harvesting Agriculture Interviews Oral histories	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s1622_04_tape11	Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project	Sound	Field recordings Interviews Oral narratives Life histories Occupational folklore Agricultural implements Family farms Farm life Farming Sales Watermelons Vegetables Plants	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s1622_03_tape23	Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project	Sound	Singing Church choirs Pianos Field recordings Sacred music Religious songs A capella singing Mennonites	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
Beekeeper Al Ballard	Beekeeper Al Ballard	Still Image	Beekeepers Fieldwork Bee culture Beekeeping Occupational groups Insects Citrus Trees Beehives Workers Labor	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Beekeeper Al Ballard	Beekeeper Al Ballard	Still Image	Beekeepers Fieldwork Bee culture Beekeeping Occupational groups Insects Citrus Trees Beehives Workers Labor	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
a_s1622_03_tape06	Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God	Sound	Music ensembles Field recordings Church services Sacred music Religious songs Music -- Performance Christianity	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival	Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival	Still Image	Performers Wrestlers Fieldwork Ethnicity, Seminole Seminole Indians Native Americans Alligators Performing arts Entertainers Animals Festivals	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival	Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival	Still Image	Performers Wrestlers Fieldwork Ethnicity, Seminole Seminole Indians Native Americans Alligators Performing arts Entertainers Animals Festivals	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
a_s1622_03_tape09	Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project	Sound	Bands (Music) Field recordings Bluegrass music Interviews String bands String instruments Music -- Performance Music rehearsals Country music	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
Citrus grove on SR 29	Citrus grove on SR 29	Still Image	Fieldwork Roads Citrus Citrus fruit industry Trees Fauna Agriculture Plants	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg

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Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Citrus grove on SR 29

Citrus grove on SR 29

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Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Al Ballard interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Alonzo Curry interview for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Choir demonstration for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Beekeeper Al Ballard

Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Bill & Eloise Smith with Sounds of Praise performance at the North Ft. Myers Church of God

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bill Osceola Jr. wrestling alligator at 8th Annual American Indian Days festival

Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Bluegrass Country interview and rehearsal for the Southwest Florida Folk Arts Project

Citrus grove on SR 29

Citrus grove on SR 29