| "'We, the Women...' The Florida Women's Conference" in Orlando by WMFE-TV, 1977 | "'We, the Women...' The Florida Women's Conference" in Orlando by WMFE-TV, 1977 | | politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/M82-11.jpg |
"'We, the Women...' The Florida Women's Conference" in Orlando by WMFE-TV, 1977
- Date
- 1977-07
- Description
- This film contains footage of events and interviews with women in attendance at the first Florida Women's Conference to mark the International Women's Year of 1975. The conference was held in Orlando July 15, 16, and 17, 1977. Forty Florida women were selected by President Jimmy Carter to serve on its steering committee and worked diligently on behalf to the women of the state. Much of the program deals with a rift at the meeting between those for the Equal Rights Amendment and those against it. The program was produced by WMFE-TV, Orlando.
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| A Great Floridian | A Great Floridian | | African American history
Civil rights
Demonstrations
Florida-History-20th century
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/v140.jpg |
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.
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| A TRIBUTE TO DEMPSEY BARRON | A TRIBUTE TO DEMPSEY BARRON | | Florida State Senators
Politicians
Politics
State Senators
Tributes | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
A TRIBUTE TO DEMPSEY BARRON
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This is a tribute to the life and times of longtime leader of the Florida State Senate, Dempsey Barron.
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| Archie Shepp | Archie Shepp | | Activists
Civil rights
Civil rights activists
Interviews
Jazz music
Politics
Poverty | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/CA309.jpg |
Archie Shepp
- Date
- 1978
- Description
- This is interview and lecture footage of jazz saxophonist and social activist Archie Shepp at Florida State University. Mr. Shepp comments on jazz music trends, poverty, politics, civil rights, culture and society. The interview segment is conducted by newscaster Lucius Gant. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | BEVERLY DOZIER/GOVERNOR REUBIN ASKEW | | Civil rights
Equal Rights Amendment
Interviews
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
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
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/rw4.jpg |
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.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
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.
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| CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | CASEY CASON'S 80TH BIRTHDAY #2 | | Birthdays
Celebrations
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
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.
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| Challenge Accepted | Challenge Accepted | | Debate
Florida Supreme Court
Governors--Florida
Politicians
Politics
Speeches | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/challengeaccepted.jpg |
Challenge Accepted
- Date
- 1963
- Description
- This film gives an overview of the State Legislature, showing opening ceremonies and swearing in of new legislators by Florida Supreme Court justices B.K. Roberts and Millard Caldwell. Viewers see speeches given at joint session with a rousing address by Governor Farris Bryant. The film describes the jobs of various members of the Legislature, showing legislators going about their daily tasks. There are scenes of bills being argued and voted on. There are scenes of Governor Bryant signing a bill and giving a press conference. There are also excerpts showing the news media of the day. There is footage of the wives' galleries and behind-the-scenes workers. The film ends with the traditional handkerchief drop, "sine die," signaling the end of session. Produced by the Florida Development Commission and Leroy Crooks.
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| Compass Points South | Compass Points South | | Anti-communism
Communism
Diplomacy
Foreign relations
Politicians
Politics
Travel
United States-Foreign relations-Latin America | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/da073.jpg |
Compass Points South
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- In this film, Wayne Ferris talks to Senator George Smathers about his trip to Latin America. Most of the program deals with the communist threat to the Latin American region. The show is comprised primarily of footage shot during Smathers' trip to various locations in the Caribbean and South America. Scenes include: riots in Panama over control of the Canal Zone, and footage of Fidel Castro shaking his fist and meeting with Russian leader, Anastas Mikoyan. Later, there is footage of an interview by Miami reporter, Dick Lobo, with Generalissimo, Raphael Trujillo, of the Dominican Republic. The segment on Venezuela includes 1958 footage of Vice President Richard Nixon's motorcade being stoned by angry protesters. There are a few brief scenes of Smathers meeting with Venezuelan President Bettencourt. There are brief shots of Haiti and Puerto Rico, including Smathers' meeting with the Haitian President. Senator Smathers comments that student exchange programs may improve relations with Latin America. Mr. Ferris closes the program with recommendations, such as: price stabilization measures; mineral quotas; market subsidies; and improved foreign aid. Produced by WCKT of Miami.
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