| A TOUCH OF LIGHT | A TOUCH OF LIGHT | | Art
Attractions
Higher education
Museums
Promotional films
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A TOUCH OF LIGHT
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film shows life in and around Winter Park, including Rollins College and the Tiffany Collection housed there. Produced by National Cine Services of Orlando; sponsored by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.
- Collection
| Bethune-Cookman College: A Rock in a Weary Land, ca. 1960 | Bethune-Cookman College: A Rock in a Weary Land, ca. 1960 | | African American history
Higher Education
Historically black colleges and universities
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Bethune-Cookman College: A Rock in a Weary Land, ca. 1960
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This is an excellent film on Bethune-Cookman College. It begins with student protests on other college campuses. The film then switches to the tranquil campus of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, a predominately African-American college founded by the late Mary McLeod Bethune. There is an overview of the school and its individual departments, including interviews with Richard Moore (President), Dr. Rabie J. Gainous (Department of Science and Mathematics), Herine Banks (Dean of Women), and Edward Rodriquez (Administrator of the Mary Bethune Foundation). Students express their views and ambitions throughout the film. The apparent purpose for the production of this film was to obtain additional funding for the school.
- Collection
| BETTY STATTON | BETTY STATTON | | Activists
Economic conditions
Education
Higher education | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
BETTY STATTON
- Date
- 1976-01
- Description
- Betty Statton, a member of the Florida State University System Board of Regents, answers questions from a WFSU-TV reporter. The questions deal with her recent appointment to the board, university enrollment caps, classroom overcrowding, inflation and its impact on education, her personal history at Florida State University (FSU), advances in education and the women's movement. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| Bicentennial Bethune, 1976 | Bicentennial Bethune, 1976 | | African American history
Higher Education
Historically black colleges and universities
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Bicentennial Bethune, 1976
- Date
- 1976
- Description
- This film features a brief look at the life and achievements of Mary McLeod Bethune. It includes still images of the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, Bethune-Cookman College, and the Mary McLeod Bethune home. The film was produced by the Florida Development Commission and the Florida Bicentennial Commission.
- Collection
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Buildings and People | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Buildings and People | | African American
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Football coaches, African American
Higher education
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews
Marching bands
Parades
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Buildings and People
- Date
- 1972-1982
- Description
- This film shows Florida A&M University's band practicing, led by Dr. William Foster. It also shows footage of football, a parade, campus grounds, the stadium, Muhammad Ali at a FAMU football game, the Black Archives and the FAMU dance company. It ends with an interview with Coach Rudy Hubbard. There is some sound in the final segment, but it is bad. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS | FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS | | African American
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Higher education
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews
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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY: THE WALTER SMITH YEARS
- Date
- 1987 (circa)
- Description
- Julian Bond introduces this film. There is a brief personal history of Dr. Walter Smith. The remaining footage is a review of the school's achievements while under the reign of Dr. Smith. Those achievements include the addition of undergraduate and graduate studies, expansion of the Black Archives, new and improved facilities, a boost in sports, Bragg Memorial Stadium, cultural events and reaccreditation of the professional education programs. Gov. Bob Graham closes the film.
- Collection
| FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT JOHN CHAMPION'S RESIGNATION | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT JOHN CHAMPION'S RESIGNATION | | Higher education
Resignations | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT JOHN CHAMPION'S RESIGNATION
- Date
- 1968
- Description
- In this film, Florida State University President John Champion gives his resignation speech in Ruby Diamond auditorium on the FSU campus. Dr. Stanley Marshal makes a short speech regarding his assignment as interim university president. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| Florida State University: Toward a Greater University | Florida State University: Toward a Greater University | | College sports
Higher education
Parades
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Florida State University: Toward a Greater University
- Date
- 1964
- Description
- This is a public relations film on Florida State University that, in two brief scenes, features a young Jim Morrison years before his more recognized role as lead singer for The Doors. The film emphasizes the need for more college-educated Floridians to work in the state's rapidly expanding industries. It contains campus, classroom, homecoming parade and football scenes. Produced by Florida State University.
- Collection
| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT AT TAMPA'S FLORIDAN HOTEL | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT AT TAMPA'S FLORIDAN HOTEL | | Governors-Florida
Higher education
Hotels
Politicians
Politics
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT AT TAMPA'S FLORIDAN HOTEL
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- Gov. Bryant speaks at Tampa's Floridian Hotel, bolstering a bond initiative to cover the costs of expanding, renovating and constructing Florida colleges. After his speech, the potential investors ask the governor and others at the head table questions about the program. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
- Collection
| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | | Aerospace industry
Governors-Florida
Higher education
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race
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GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE
- Date
- 1964-12-05
- Description
- Gov. Bryant responds to press questions regarding such topics as the changing of Cape Canaveral's name to Cape Kennedy, opposition to federal aid for education, the Genesis Report, site selection for a new university in central Florida, the National Governors' Conference and liquor licenses in Polk County. There are several edits. Produced by the Florida Development Commission.
- Collection
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