16 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Florida-History-20th century"
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A Great Floridian

A Great Floridian
Date
1981
Description
This film provides a history of Gov. LeRoy Collins, from birth to 1981. The introduction is by Burt Reynolds and there are tributes by others throughout the film. It covers civil rights in the South and Gov. Collins' role. It has good footage of the Collins family, the Selma demonstrations, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Collins' home on Dog Island.
Collection
A Great Floridian

A Great Floridian
BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

Date
1976
Description
Historic sites are shown in this public service announcement during the American Revolution Bicentennial. Viewers see Tampa Bay Hotel ( University of Tampa ) and a photo of Martinez Ybor. Sponsored by FDC and the Bicentennial Commission of Florida.
Collection
BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA

BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA

Date
1976
Description
This film begins with shots of James Deering's Italian Renaissance-inspired vacation home, Viscaya. It mentions John Fisher's exploits in Biscayne Bay and the Miami real estate boom, with additional still shots of Coral Gables and Hialeah. Produced by the Florida Development Commission and the Florida Bicentennial Commission.
Collection
BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA

BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA

Chaires Community

Chaires Community
Date
1977
Description
This film provides a brief look at the community of Chaires, located north of Tallahassee. There are shots of the Chaires Elementary School, neighborhoods and an interview with Chaires descendants who talk about their family history and the founding of the Chaires community. Produced by WFSU-TV.
Collection
Chaires Community

Chaires Community
Florida State Hospital

Florida State Hospital
Date
1973 (circa)
Description
This film is a history of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida. It shows the grounds of the hospital, staff and patients. Individual staff members go over special activities, training programs and equipment. Produced by WFSU-TV.
Collection
Florida State Hospital

Florida State Hospital
FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP

Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This film is footage of hospital grounds, staff and patients. Produced by WFSU-TV.
Collection
FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP

FRONTIER FLORIDA

FRONTIER FLORIDA

Date
n.d.
Description
This film shows the history of Florida seen through visits to historic sites, including Crystal River Historic Memorial (prehistoric mounds) and Cape Florida State Park. The story of Spanish campaigns is shown with panoramas, art and maps. Viewers see Fort Caroline on the St. Johns River, St. Augustine, Castillo de San Marcos, and San Marcos de Apalachee at St. Marks. Modern arrows with plastic nocks are used to indicate Seminole activity. The film also shows Dade Battlefield Historic Memorial near Bushnell, Fort Pickens at Pensacola, Fort Clinch in Fernandina, Olustee Monument, Natural Bridge Monument near Tallahassee, and Gamble Mansion Historic memorial in Ellenton. Produced by Barton of Jacksonville; sponsored by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials, Weeki Wachee, and Silver Springs.
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FRONTIER FLORIDA

FRONTIER FLORIDA

Goodwood Plantation

Goodwood Plantation
Date
1970 (circa)
Description
Mr. Thomas Hood gives the history of Goodwood Plantation. The film shows the interior and exterior of the house. There is excellent footage of the fixtures and furniture. Produced by WFSU-TV.
Collection
Goodwood Plantation

Goodwood Plantation
LEGACY AMERICANA

LEGACY AMERICANA

Date
1967 (circa)
Description
Actor Richard Boone is the host and narrator of this film, telling the story of St. Augustine. Actors in costume portray Spanish soldiers and settlers. National Geographic Society paintings are used as illustrations. The film provides a comprehensive history of the town. Produced by Eastman Kodak.
Collection
LEGACY AMERICANA

LEGACY AMERICANA

MIAMI HITS A MILLION

MIAMI HITS A MILLION

Date
1944-06-14
Description
This is kinescope footage of a television program celebrating Miami's arrival at the one million marker in population. The program covers the entire history of Miami and its adjacent area. It contains loads of still images, as well as moving film of African-American laborers clearing mangroves at Miami Beach and early Coral Gables footage. Produced by WTVJ News.
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MIAMI HITS A MILLION

MIAMI HITS A MILLION

Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
A Great FloridianA Great FloridianAfrican American history
Civil rights
Demonstrations
Florida-History-20th century
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/v140.jpg
BICENTENNIAL TAMPA BICENTENNIAL TAMPA Cigar industry
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA BICENTENNIAL VISCAYA Architecture, Italian
Florida-History-20th century
Historic house museums-Florida-Miami
Museums-Florida-Miami
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Chaires CommunityChaires CommunityEducation
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Local history		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba403.jpg
Florida State HospitalFlorida State HospitalFlorida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Healthcare
Hospitals		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba218.jpg
FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL/THE PHYSICAL SET-UP Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Healthcare
Hospitals		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
FRONTIER FLORIDA FRONTIER FLORIDA Attractions
Civil War
Florida-History-1565-1783
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Promotional films
Seminole Indians
Tourism 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Goodwood PlantationGoodwood PlantationAntebellum homes
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Museums
Plantations		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/BA205.jpg
LEGACY AMERICANA LEGACY AMERICANA Attractions
Florida-History-1565-1763
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
MIAMI HITS A MILLION MIAMI HITS A MILLION African Americans
Attractions
Florida-History-20th century
Promotional films
Tourism 		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
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