19 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Exhibitions"
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ARTON THE GOLD COAST

ARTON THE GOLD COAST

Date
1964-05-28
Description
This film shows Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach and the art show held there. The show is described as "a carnival of canvas to please the curious and the connoisseur." Produced by Tel-Air Interests; sponsored by FDC.
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ARTON THE MIRACLE STRIP

ARTON THE MIRACLE STRIP

Date
n.d.
Description
In this film, viewers enjoy the Pensacola Arts Festival by following Sue Scarborough, reigning Miss Citrus Queen. Viewers see a silhouette cutter, a sidewalk portrait painter and a seamstress. The modern artist has, "no beret, no smock and definitely no long hair." A wood carver with a chisel is shown. Produced by FDC.
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EDDIE BRACKEN AT FLORIDA PAVILION

EDDIE BRACKEN AT FLORIDA PAVILION

Date
1964
Description
Comedian Eddie Bracken enjoys the show at the Florida Pavilion in the New York World's Fair.
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FLORIDA AT THE FAIR

FLORIDA AT THE FAIR

Date
1964
Description
Gov. Farris Bryant introduces and narrates this film. It shows Florida's pavilion at the New York World's Fair, along with the acts and activities available there. Produced by FDC.
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FLORIDA AT THE WORLD'S FAIR

FLORIDA AT THE WORLD'S FAIR

Date
1964
Description
This is kinescope footage of WTVJ-TV's "FYI" program filmed on location at the New York World's Fair Florida Pavilion construction site. According to the script, the pavilion will feature "pretty girls, orange juice, jumping porpoises and all the other wonderful things that represent Florida." There are interviews with Florida businessmen and officials involved in the World's Fair project. Produced by the Florida Development Commission and WTVJ-TV.
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FLORIDA CITRUS WATER SKI SHOW

FLORIDA CITRUS WATER SKI SHOW

Date
n.d.
Description
Dick Pope appears briefly in this film showing the water ski show at the New York World's Fair. The skiers do tricks, ski barefoot and clown around. Boats jump a ramp in an oval shaped tank. The skiers were sponsored by the Florida Citrus 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's Changing Face

Florida's Changing Face

Date
1964
Description
This film is composed of a variety of scenes that answer the question, "What do you think of when you think of Florida?" It includes quick shots of Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle in spring training and Gene Krupa, Peter Lawford and Jimmy Durante in nightclub acts. It shows a collection of fine paintings and some pre-Columbian art at Gulf American Art Galleries. There are scenes of "the good life." Viewers also see the "Garden of Patriots" with bronze busts of famous Americans, and "Waltzing Waters," a colorful fountain. Produced by Guided Tours; sponsored by FDC and Travel Guild of America.
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FORT LAUDERDALE RODEO

FORT LAUDERDALE RODEO

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
In this film, children play, an "Indian Princess" is crowned, a man wrestles an alligator, and men ride horses and bulls.
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE

GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE

Date
1964-01-30
Description
Gov. Bryant comments on the progress being made on the Florida Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, missile production in Florida, prohibition of smoking by minors, the Southern Governors' Conference, and the Florida Turnpike. At the end of the film, a French newswoman translates the governor's comments into French. Gov. Bryant presents her with a certificate of Florida citizenship. There are several in-camera edits throughout. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
ARTON THE GOLD COASTARTON THE GOLD COASTArt
Exhibitions
Promotional films
Shopping malls
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ARTON THE MIRACLE STRIPARTON THE MIRACLE STRIPArt
Beauty pageant contestants
Exhibitions
Promotional films
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EDDIE BRACKEN AT FLORIDA PAVILIONEDDIE BRACKEN AT FLORIDA PAVILIONAttractions
Exhibitions
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FLORIDA AT THE FAIRFLORIDA AT THE FAIRAttractions
Exhibitions
Governors-Florida
Promotional films
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FLORIDA AT THE WORLD'S FAIRFLORIDA AT THE WORLD'S FAIRAttractions
Exhibitions
Interviews
Promotional films
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FLORIDA CITRUS WATER SKI SHOWFLORIDA CITRUS WATER SKI SHOWAttractions
Exhibitions
Promotional films
Water sports
Water skiing
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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
Segregation
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Florida's Changing FaceFlorida's Changing FaceArt
Exhibitions
Gardens
Major League Baseball
Promotional films
Tourism
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FORT LAUDERDALE RODEOFORT LAUDERDALE RODEOAmerican alligator
Cattle
Exhibitions
Horses
Rodeos
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCEGOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCEExhibitions
Defense industry
Governors-Florida
Infrastructure
Politics
Politicians
Promotional films
Transportation
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