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Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Date: 1982-06-28
Description: Two audio cassettes. (Copy can be found in S 1576, box 39, tape 31.) Safa was director of the Center of Latin American Studies, 1980-1985. A Columbia University graduate, Safa taught at UF until 1997. She has written extensively about gender and Latin America. In the interview she discusses Latin American influences on Florida and its culture. Side 1 (C82-1): Safa discusses "quince" celebrations, godparents, New Year's Traditions, the close relationship between Florida and the Caribbean, the history of Caribbean immigration in the U.S. and Florida; and modern-day Cuban, Haitian, and Puerto-Rican immigration. Also, Safa presents a historical sketch of Caribbean cultures; Chango, Santeria, and Voodoo religions in Caribbean culture. Side 2 (C82-1): Safa discusses cultural assimilation amongst Caribbean immigrants in the U.S.; rites of passage and celebrations used to reaffirm group identity; "Quinces;" the outlawing of Santeria and other religions in Cuba after the revolution; different US immigrant groups' identification with their Caribbean heritages, like in New York and Miami. Side 1 (C82-2): Safa compares Miami's cultural assimilation when compared with countries like China and India; Cuban immigrants in Florida who immigrated to the US before the 1960s, during Battista's governance; studies on the Mariel boatlift; and Cuban Mafia groups who moved to Florida after Castro's takeover and their role in Florida's exile anti-Castro organizations. She also talks about the importance of retaining traditions for immigrants; the political and economic crises in Caribbean countries; and the immigrants' viewpoints on America.
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Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (14:00 minutes). Performances by various university/college choruses. The Steelets were from FAMU. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (27:35 minutes). Performances by various university/college choruses. The Steelets were from FAMU. There is also a 15-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (13:35 minutes). Performances of religious songs by various high school and college choruses. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (28 minutes). Performances of religious songs by various high school and college choruses. There is also a 15-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (28 minutes). Excerpts from various events in 1963. There is also a 15-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Date: 1963-12
Description: One reel to reel recording (14:05 minutes). Excerpts from various events in 1963. There is also a 30-minute version. These radio programs were created in the early 1960s by the Stephen Foster Memorial to promote the park and its activities, as well as to educate the public about Stephen Foster and Florida folk music.
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Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Date: 1951-03
Description: One reel to reel recording.
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Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Date: 1951-03-18
Description: Three reel to reel recordings.
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University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Date: 1951-03-20
Description: One reel to reel recording.
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Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

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a_s2042_sfm_29	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Spiritual music Spirituals (Songs) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Universities and colleges Choir singing Choirs (music) Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_30	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Spiritual music Spirituals (Songs) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Universities and colleges Choir singing Choirs (music) Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_31	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Spiritual music Spirituals (Songs) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Universities and colleges Choir singing Choirs (music) Schools Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_32	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)	Sound	Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Spiritual music Spirituals (Songs) Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Universities and colleges Choir singing Choirs (music) Schools Churches Mormons Christianity Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_35	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)	Sound	Musicians Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Universities and colleges Choir singing Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Folk singers Folk festivals Students Beauty contests Girl Scouts Scouts and scouting Choruses Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2042_sfm_36	Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)	Sound	Musicians Radio Documentaries Radio Radio programs, Public service Performing arts Singing Universities and colleges Choir singing Music performance Radio announcing Advertising, Public service Folk singers Folk festivals Students Beauty contests Girl Scouts Scouts and scouting Choruses Singers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2043_00007	Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial	Sound	Concerts Music performance Performing arts Singing Choir singing Choirs (music) Universities and colleges Special events Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg
a_s2043_00008	University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial	Sound	Concerts Music performance Performing arts Singing Big band music Musical ensembles Universities and colleges Special events Bands (Music) Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_audio.jpg
a_s2043_00011	Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial	Sound	Concerts Music performance Performing arts Singing Choir singing Choirs (music) Universities and colleges Special events Choruses Singers Students	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/audio.jpg

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Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

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Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Interview with Director of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Helen Safa

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: College Chorus (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Religious Songs (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (30-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Stephen Foster Memorial Radio Program: Year-End Review (1963) (15-minute version)

Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Emory Glee Club performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

University of Florida Band performing on Palm Sunday at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial

Guilford College Choir performing at the Stephen Foster Memorial