| 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
| Bicentennial Bethune, 1976 | Bicentennial Bethune, 1976 | | African American history
Higher Education
Historically black colleges and universities
Promotional films | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/bicentennialbethune.jpg |
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
| Crystal River Nuclear Plant/ Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Art Show | Crystal River Nuclear Plant/ Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Art Show | | Art
Art shows
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews
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Crystal River Nuclear Plant/ Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Art Show
- Date
- 1980 (circa)
- Description
- This segment contains extensive silent footage of the interior of the plant. In a short interview, a plant administrator remarks on the history of the facility and on the construction of the plant. He discusses the advantages of nuclear power sources over those of fossil fuels, denoting American independence from foreign oil producers among them. Paintings from an art exhibit at Florida A&M University conclude the segment. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Football Game | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Football Game | | African American
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/aa347.jpg |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Football Game
- Date
- 1981
- Description
- This film has footage of a Florida A&M University football game. It includes scenes of FAMU fans, football players and cheerleaders. FAMU president Walter L. Smith comments on the FAMU Rattlers' happy return to a renovated Bragg Stadium. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- 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 100 Before the World/Les Cents Devant Le Monde | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: The 100 Before the World/Les Cents Devant Le Monde | | Bastille Day
African American history
Historically black colleges and universities
Marching bands
Promotional films
Travel | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/the100.jpg |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: The 100 Before the World/Les Cents Devant Le Monde
- Date
- 1989
- Description
- In this film, Florida A&M University is the sole representative of the United States in France's 200th Bastille Day Parade in Paris. This film covers FAMU's participation in the parade from day one. It shows the band practicing, sightseeing, interacting with other participants, and participating in the parade. Dr. Foster, the band's creator and director, is interviewed throughout the film.
- 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
| Jake Gaither | Jake Gaither | | African American history
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Football coaches, African American
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/jakegaither.jpg |
Jake Gaither
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This film is a tribute to Jake Gaither, ex-head football coach at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. It contains an interview with Coach Gaither at his home in Tallahassee, as well as some FAMU football footage. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| Jake Gaither - The Best Ever | Jake Gaither - The Best Ever | | African American history
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Football coaches, African American
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews
Promotional films | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba232.jpg |
Jake Gaither - The Best Ever
- Date
- 1981
- Description
- Alonzo Smith "Jake" Gaither, former football coach and athletic director at Florida A&M University, reflects on his career as a coach. He stresses the effect that treating his players with respect had on his success with them and with people in general. He remarks that his former players are his family and that he shares a close relationship with them. The segment also contains extensive footage of photographs and Gaither's trophies and awards from various athletic and civic organizations. It ends with a testimonial from one of Gaither's former players. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| JAKE GAITHER RESIGNATION | JAKE GAITHER RESIGNATION | | African American history
College sports
Florida A & M Rattlers (Football team)
Football coaches, African American
Historically black colleges and universities
Interviews | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
JAKE GAITHER RESIGNATION
- Date
- 1970
- Description
- In a press conference, Florida A&M University president Dr. Benjamin Perry announces Jake Gaither's resignation as athletic director and football coach. Coach Gaither comments on his experiences at FAMU and on passing the torch to Pete Griffin. Dr. Perry, Coach Gaither and Pete Griffin answer questions from journalists. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
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