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Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Artists"
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David of Sarasota

David of Sarasota
Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film shows the complex of buildings in Sarasota that includes the Ringling Art Museum, Asolo Theater, Museum of the Circus and the Ringling Home. Viewers also see the Players Community Theater; Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra; Sarasota Concert Band; local schools; Sarasota High School; Sailor Circus; Ringling Brothers Circus; Emmett Kelly; artists Ben Stahl, Thornton Outes and Sid Solomon; author John D. McDonald and historian Arnold Toynbee. The film also shows outdoor recreation. Produced by Leroy Crooks; sponsored by Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce.
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David of Sarasota

David of Sarasota
FLORIDA ARTS FESTIVAL

FLORIDA ARTS FESTIVAL
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This is a film about artist Lou Van Dercar. An on-camera host, with microphone in hand, interviews Van Dercar at work in his home/studio. He produced "modern-style" paintings that were impressionistic and imitative of Dali, Picasso and Pollock. His sculpture is in different mixes of concrete with many Tiki-god or Easter Islands-type heads popular as decor in Polynesian restaurants. Produced by FDC.
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FLORIDA ARTS FESTIVAL

FLORIDA ARTS FESTIVAL
FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY

FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This is a promotional film on St. Lucie County that begins with an overview of the different ecosystems in the county. The St. Lucie County Museum is featured and some history of the county is given. There are scenes of downtown Fort Pierce and the Great American Raft Race. Local artist A.E. "Beanny" Backus talks about the area and how it influences his painting. There is footage dealing with the school system, the agribusiness, Indian River citrus, hunting and sport saltwater fishing.
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FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY

FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY
KEY WEST

KEY WEST
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film tells the story of Key West, using old photos and drawings. It shows the Audubon House, describes the restoration movement, and shows various gardens and the Sidewalk Art Festival. The Conch Train comes by and viewers see Hemingway's house. A cigar maker, shrimp boats and deep-sea fishing are shown. The film then shows Fort Taylor and its Civil War remains, followed by a recap. Produced by Raymond H. McPhee and WTVJ Public Affairs.
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KEY WEST

KEY WEST
PALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL

PALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL
Date
n.d.
Description
This film starts with a procession and church ceremony dedicated to the arts. Ballet rehearsals are shown, followed by the young dancers cavorting outside on the lawn. Finally, two dancers perform on-stage at the Palm Beach Playhouse. Produced by FDC.
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PALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL

PALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL
PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL

PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL
Date
1960 (circa)
Description
This film shows the dioramas, created by carver/sculptor Paul Cunningham, on display at the Prince of Peace Memorial at Silver Springs. It shows Cunningham at work, providing descriptions of each scene. Then, viewers see Deer Ranch, glass-bottom boats, Carriage Cavalcade and swimming. Produced by Guided Tours; sponsored by Silver Springs.
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PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL

PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL
PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL

PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL
Date
n.d.
Description
This film shows the dioramas, created by carver/sculptor Paul Cunningham, on display in small chapels at Silver Springs. Each is a scene from the New Testament, including a reproduction of da Vinci's "Last Supper." The end of the film shows other features of Silver Springs, including Deer Ranch, glass-bottom boats, Carriage Cavalcade and the bathing beach. A cameraman films underwater and boat cruises go up the river. This was filmed in Kodachrome.
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PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL

PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIAL
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
David of SarasotaDavid of SarasotaAmusement parks
Artists
Attractions
Bands
Circuses
Museums
Orchestras
Recreation
Theater		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/CA111.jpg
FLORIDA ARTS FESTIVALFLORIDA ARTS FESTIVALArt
Artists
Concrete art
Interviews
Sculptors		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTYFLORIDA'S TREASURE COAST: ST. LUCIE COUNTYAgriculture
Art
Artists
Attractions
Boating
Citrus industry
Fishing
Hunting
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
KEY WESTKEY WESTArt
Artists
Attractions
Cigar industry
Fishing
Promotional films
Seafood industry
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
PALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVALPALM BEACH ARTS FESTIVALArt
Artists
Ballet
Ceremonies
Dance
Promotional films		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIALPRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIALAttractions
Art
Artists
Boating
Dioramas
Promotional films
Recreation
Swimming
Tourism
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
PRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIALPRINCE OF PEACE MEMORIALAttractions
Art
Artists
Boating
Dioramas
Promotional films
Recreation
Swimming
Tourism
Wildlife		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg