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Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, 1990

Date: 1990-01-06
Description: Five proof sheet with 180 black and white images (plus negatives.) Epiphany is a Greek word meaning to make known, and refers to the visit of the Magi to Christ,thereby making him known to the world. It is the climax of the twelve days of Christmas. Tarpon Springs boasts a large Greek American community.
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Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, 1990

Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs

Date: 1977-01-06
Description: Thirteen color slides. Images of festival participants, the sponge docks, shrimp boats, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The Epiphany of Our Lord is a Christian rite celebrated within the Eastern Orthodox faith. Epiphany is a Greek word meaning to make known, and refers to the visit of the Magi to Christ, thereby making him known to the world. It is the climax of the twelve days of Christmas. Tarpon Springs boasts a large Greek American community.
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Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs

Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985

Date: 1985-01-06
Description: Nine black and white images, plus negatives. Images of the Epiphany Day celebration held each 6 Janaury in Tarpon Springs, which boasts a large Greek American population. Images include sponge boats, people cooking lambs, dances, and Nicklis Olympic Restaurant. The Epiphany of Our Lord is a Chrisitan rite celebrated within the Eastern Orthodox faith. Epiphany is a Greek word meaning to make known, and refers to the visit of the Magi to Christ,thereby making him known to the world. It is the climax of the twelve days of Christmas.
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Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985

Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Date: 1988
Description: One video recording (3/4 tape; 27:40) Documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer. The video can also be viewed online on the Folkstreams web page at http://www.folkstreams.net/film,136
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Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Date: 1988
Description: One video recording (3/4 tape; 15:07) An early (and incomplete)version of the production -- for final edit, see video FV-112. Documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family. Includes family images, the Epiphany celebration, Tsimouris making and playing the tsabouna (Greek bagpipe), and discussion of Greek life and immigration. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer.
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Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Date: 1988
Description: One video recording (3/4 tape; 27:40) An early version of the production -- for final edit, see video FV-112. Documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer.
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Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Date: 1988-08
Description: Four color slides. The Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program began in 1983 with a NEA grant of $22,000. The program provided an opportunity for master folk artists to share technical skills and cultural knowledge with apprentices in order to keep the tradition alive. Apprentices must have had some experience in the tradition and agreed to train for at least six months. The first project director was Blanton Owen, later replaced by folklorist Peter Roller. The program was continued each year through 2003.
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Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Date: 1987-11
Description: One video recording. 20 minutes. (Copy can be found on FV-1, S 1615). Includes Greek School blessing (by Father Tryfon Theophilopolus), shots of sponge boats at sponge docks, shots of St. Michaels shrine. Created for the Every Island Has Its Own Song project. The finished product was a documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family, and the Tarpon Springs Greek community he lived in. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael researched, wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer.
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Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

Date: 1987-11
Description: One video cassette. 20 minutes. (Copy can be found on FV-8, S 1615.) Tony and Nikitas Tsimouris at work together on job subcontracted to Tony's business "T&N Stucco", St. Nicholas Church exterior-side, children playing outside church, St. Nicholas front-exterior, boats on Anclote River. Created for the Every Island Has Its Own Song project. The finished product was a documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family, and the Tarpon Springs Greek community he lived in. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael researched, wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer.
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Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)

Date: 1987-11
Description: One video recording. 20 minutes. (Copy can be found on FV-1, S 1615. Scenes of St. Michaels shrine. Created for the Every Island Has Its Own Song project. The finished product was a documentary about Nikitas Tsimouris, a Greek bagpipe player, and his family, and the Tarpon Springs Greek community he lived in. A co-production of WEDO-TV and the FFP, it was funded in part by the Florida Endowment for the Humanities. Offenbach narrated. Folklorist Michael researched, wrote and produced, and Yvonne Bryant was assistant producer.
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Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)

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Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, 1990	Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, 1990	Still Image	Holidays and festivals Greek Americans Religious rites Catholics Diving Community culture Community rites Religion Priests Christianity Food preparation Dance Special events	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs	Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs	Still Image	Fieldwork Religious rites Holidays and festivals Special events Catholics Christianity Docks Boats Trawlers (Vessels) Greek Americans Church architecture Churches Children	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985	Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985	Still Image	Restaurants Boats and boating Greek Americans Christianity Special events Religion Religious rites Food preparation Holidays and festivals Folk dance Dancers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)	Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)	Moving Image	Musicians Documentary videos Bagpipe music Bagpipes Tsabouna Material culture Instrument manufacture Musical instruments Arts, Greek Greek Americans Family history Bagpipers Musical instrument maker	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)	Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)	Moving Image	Musicians Documentary videos Bagpipe music Bagpipes Tsabouna Material culture Instrument manufacture Musical instruments Arts, Greek Greek Americans Family history Epiphany Religious rites Religious symbolism Religious art Catholics Religion Emigration and immigration Dance Calendar rites Community rites Parades Music performance Bagpipers Musical instrument maker	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)	Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)	Moving Image	Musicians Documentary videos Bagpipe music Bagpipes Tsabouna Material culture Instrument manufacture Musical instruments Arts, Greek Greek Americans Family history Bagpipers Musical instrument maker	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread	Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread	Still Image	Fieldwork Cookery, Greek Greek Americans Cooking and dining Kitchens Bread Cooks	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_photo.jpg
Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)	Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)	Moving Image	Students Priests Fieldwork Sponge fisheries Diving Diving Equipment and supplies Religious rites Greek Americans Sponge divers	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)	Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)	Moving Image	Bagpipers Fieldwork Interviews Greek Americans Tsabouna Bagpipes Personal experience narratives Oral narratives Music performance Workplace Children Streets Architecture Churches Musicians	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)	Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)	Moving Image	Singers Guitarist Musicians Fieldwork Greek Americans Shrines Christian shrines Catholics Saints Religious art Religion Christianity	/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg

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Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

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Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, 1990

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Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs

Epiphany Day celebration in Tarpon Springs

Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985

Epiphany Day Celebration in Tarpon Springs in 1985

Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (completed version)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut, incomplete)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Every Island Has Its Own Song (rough cut)

Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Fannie and George Kouliamos making Greek bread

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 1)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 15)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)

Fieldwork for Every Island Has Its Own Song (Video 2)

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