5 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Contributor contains "Florida State Advertising Commission "
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Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Celebration

Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Celebration
Date
1953-02
Description
The 48th Annual Florida State Fair includes the Gasparilla Pirate Celebration in which men dress as pirates and sail into Tampa Bay. Parades, circus acts, produce displays, industry displays and livestock displays from all over the state are shown. Viewers see a car race and car stunts. The film also shows "Negro Day" with marching bands, track events and the presentation of the "Outstanding Negro of the Year Award." The 4-H Club is shown and Florida Secretary of Agriculture Nathan Mayo presents awards. Future Homemakers are shown making cookies. Cigar making is shown and a human cannonball flies. An underwater kitchen features a mermaid housewife. A parade features many floats and costumes. This is a wonderful Kodachrome film. Produced by Ball Productions of Miami; sponsored by the Florida State Advertising Commission and the Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Association.
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Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Celebration

Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Celebration
Governor LeRoy Collins Inauguration

Governor LeRoy Collins Inauguration
Date
1955
Description
Governor LeRoy Collins makes a speech from his den about his goals and Florida's role as a state on the "threshold of greatness." There are scenes of the Collins family at home (The Grove) as they greet LeRoy Jr., home from the Naval Academy, and walk to the Governor's Mansion. The film shows all the pomp and ceremony of the inauguration itself, with speeches and everyone singing "Suwannee." After the ceremony, well-wishers file through the mansion to greet the governor and his family. There are scenes of the reception that evening in the Capitol Rotunda, including the Cabinet and Supreme Court members. Everyone does the grand march at the end. Produced by the Florida State Advertising Commission.
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Governor LeRoy Collins Inauguration

Governor LeRoy Collins Inauguration
Museum a Circus Built

Museum a Circus Built
Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film shows the Italian Renaissance residence and museum in Sarasota , which were created by John and Mable Ringling. It shows many paintings and sculptures, as well as the restoration studio. Painting conservation is shown being done in full sunshine. See AA074, "Museum... Excerpt". Produced by Florida State Advertising Commission.
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Museum a Circus Built

Museum a Circus Built
Sailfish City

Sailfish City
Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film is about fishing for sailfish off Fort Pierce. It shows how to use mullet for bait. There is lots of action as sailfish are caught. Produced by the Florida State Advertising Commission and Russell-Barton Film Co.
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Sailfish City

Sailfish City
THE GREAT ADVENTURE

THE GREAT ADVENTURE
Date
1953 (circa)
Description
This is the same film as BA076 with slightly different scenes at the head and tail. There is no indication of which was the first edit or why changes were made. The film covers state universities, architecture, segregation and 1950s clothing styles.
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THE GREAT ADVENTURE

THE GREAT ADVENTURE
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
Florida State Fair and Gasparilla CelebrationFlorida State Fair and Gasparilla CelebrationAfrican Americans
Automobile racing
Cattle industry
Celebrations
Ceremonies
Cigars
Circuses
Exhibitions
Festivals
Marching bands
Mermaids
Parades
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Governor LeRoy Collins InaugurationGovernor LeRoy Collins InaugurationGovernors--Florida
Governors--Florida--Inaugural addresses
Gubernatorial elections
Political campaigns
Politics
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Museum a Circus BuiltMuseum a Circus BuiltArt
Attractions
Museums
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Sailfish CitySailfish CityBoating
Fishing
Mullet
Promotional films
Sailfish
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THE GREAT ADVENTURETHE GREAT ADVENTURECollege sports
Higher education
Promotional films
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