| A Great Floridian | A Great Floridian | | African American history
Civil rights
Demonstrations
Florida-History-20th century
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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
| BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | | Civil rights
Equal Rights Amendment
Interviews
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This is an interview with Florida Secretary of State Candidate Beverly Dozier aboard her campaign vehicle. There is footage of Mrs. Dozier talking with voters. Gov. Askew comments on the demands placed on his wife in her role as the first lady of Florida. Gov. Askew also comments on women in society, the opportunities available for women, and his support for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). He also remarks on appointing Dorothy Glisson as Secretary of State. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| Capitol Architectural Design Vote | Capitol Architectural Design Vote | | Debate
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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Capitol Architectural Design Vote
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This film features footage of Gov. Reubin Askew and the Executive Cabinet voting on the acceptance of Architect Stone's design for the new Florida Capitol Complex. Agriculture Commissioner Doyle Conner offers brief comments to explain his vote in opposition to the design. Additional comments from Gov. Askew follow. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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.
- Collection
| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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.
- Collection
| FLORIDA AT THE FAIR | FLORIDA AT THE FAIR | | Attractions
Exhibitions
Governors-Florida
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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.
- Collection
| FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES | | Activists
Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
National Democratic Party
Politicians
Politics
Space program
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FLORIDA GOVERNORS WITH PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURES
- Date
- 1965 (circa)
- Description
- This film includes still shots of Gov. Claude Kirk with his wife Erika giving speeches and talking with Gov. LeRoy Collins (silent). Gov. Reubin Askew introduces US Sen. Edmund Muskie, who has been invited to attend a Florida Cabinet session. He compares Florida's unique Cabinet system to the executive Cabinet system of Maine. He praises the new progressive Democratic leadership of the south (sound). Farris Bryant introduces first lady Ladybird Johnson, who speaks at Florida State University's Ruby Diamond auditorium. She comments on her "whistle-stop" tour of the south, education issues and Florida's role in the space program. There is additional footage including Luci Baines Johnson, who is pictured wearing an Indian headdress. Sen. Claude Pepper and Sen. George Smathers are also present. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960 | Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960 | | Governors-Florida
Governors-Florida-Inaugural addresses
Gubernatorial elections
Parades
Political campaigns
Politicians
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Florida's Inaugurations, ca. 1960
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film starts with excellent aerial footage of the Old Capitol. It describes the inaugural format, showing the Burns inauguration, including the taking of the oath of office. It uses black and white photos and footage of the Sydney Catts' inauguration (1917), and color footage of several more recent ones. There are scenes of inaugural parades and the Burns inaugural ball. Produced by FDC and Barton Film Co.
- Collection
| GOV. BOB GRAHAM | GOV. BOB GRAHAM | | Governors-Florida
Politicians
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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.
- Collection
| GOV. BOB GRAHAM & HURRICANE KATE | GOV. BOB GRAHAM & HURRICANE KATE | | Governors-Florida
Hurricane damage-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.
- Collection
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