| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | | Birthdays
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CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- Highway patrol Captain Owen "Casey" Cason celebrates his 80th birthday on the 22nd floor of the Capitol in Tallahassee on September 3, 1991. The celebration is attended by the following Florida dignitaries: former Governors Reubin Askew, Bob Graham and Wayne Mixson; Gov. Bob Martinez; U.S. Sen. Lawton Chiles; Comptroller Gerald Lewis and Secretary of State Jim Smith. US Sen. Bob Graham honors Captain Cason, a security agent for five Florida governors who is well-known for his daily jog up the 22 flights of stairs in the Capitol building.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | | Birthdays
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CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- In this film, each of the officials mentioned in the above-referenced film pay tribute to Captain Cason at his birthday celebration in Tallahassee. There is dancing at the end.
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| FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS | FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS | | African American
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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS
- Date
- 1987 (circa)
- Description
- Julian Bond introduces this film. There is a brief personal history of Dr. Walter Smith. The remaining footage is a review of the school's achievements while under the reign of Dr. Smith. Those achievements include the addition of undergraduate and graduate studies, expansion of the Black Archives, new and improved facilities, a boost in sports, Bragg Memorial Stadium, cultural events and reaccreditation of the professional education programs. Gov. Bob Graham closes the film.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM | GOV. BOB GRAHAM | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM
- Date
- 1986
- Description
- This video begins with the Legislature in session and Rep. Lee Moffitt speaking. Then, it shows Gov. Graham in his office joking with reporters in reference to his book, "Florida Workdays." Next, Graham seriously addresses the issue of education in Florida. Videotaped by Bradley White.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM & HURRICANE KATE | GOV. BOB GRAHAM & HURRICANE KATE | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM & HURRICANE KATE
- Date
- 1985
- Description
- Gov. Graham takes off in a military helicopter and surveys damage done around the Apalachicola area by Hurricane Kate. Graham talks to reporters and residents about federal, state and local aid. Videotaped by Bradley White.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION | GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1979 INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1979-01
- Description
- This is coverage of the first inauguration of Gov. Bob Graham. LeRoy Collins delivers an opening statement and then introduces Graham's Cabinet. Commissioner of Education Ralph Turlington, Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Connor, Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Attorney General Jim Smith, Secretary of State George Firestone and Lt. Gov. Wayne Mixson are sworn in. Gov. Bob Graham is sworn in by Chief Justice Arthur J. England Jr.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM 1983 INAUGURATION
- Date
- 1983-01
- Description
- This is Florida Public Television's coverage of the January 4, 1983 second inauguration of Gov. Bob Graham. The film covers the inauguration and shows earlier footage of previous governors and their inaugurations. There are short clips of the inaugural ceremonies of governors Askew, Burns, Caldwell, Johns, Collins, McCarty and Warren. Gov. Askew introduces members of the new Cabinet and they are sworn in. Commissioner of Education Ralph Turlington, Treasurer Bill Gunter, Comptroller Gerald Lewis, Attorney General Jim Smith, Secretary of State George Firestone and Lt. Gov. Wayne Mixson are shown. There is a short interview with Gov. LeRoy Collins.
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| GOV. BOB GRAHAM'S SENATE RACE | GOV. BOB GRAHAM'S SENATE RACE | | Celebrations
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GOV. BOB GRAHAM'S SENATE RACE
- Date
- 1986
- Description
- This is footage of Bob Graham's victory celebration after his win over Paula Hawkins for US Senator. It starts with Graham and his family with reporters, answering questions about the future of the state and country. Next is his acceptance speech at his campaign headquarters. On the platform with Graham are Cabinet members Bill Gunter, Gerald Lewis and Doyle Conner. Not present, but congratulated by Graham, are Betty Castor and Bob Butterworth. Videotaped by Bradley White.
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| GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY | GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY | | Governors-Florida
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GOV. WAYNE MIXSON INAUGURATION CEREMONY
- Date
- 1987-01
- Description
- This is footage of Gov. Wayne Mixson's inauguration ceremony in the Florida Senate Chamber. Gov. Mixson was the first lieutenant governor to assume the office of governor in Florida history and also held the post for the shortest duration of time, three days. Former Governors LeRoy Collins and Gov. Bob Graham are in attendance. Gov. Collins conducts the ceremony. Gov. Graham's election to the US Senate precipitated Mixson's appointment to the governor's office. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| GOVERNOR BOB GRAHAM: YEARS AS GOV. | GOVERNOR BOB GRAHAM: YEARS AS GOV. | | Death penalty
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GOVERNOR BOB GRAHAM: YEARS AS GOV.
- Date
- 1986
- Description
- This Newscenter 7 presentation is an overview of Graham's tenure as Florida's governor. There is good footage and a good sound track. It touches on such issues as the environment, the death penalty and public education. There is also comical footage of Graham with Jimmy Buffet. Videotaped by Bradley White.
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