| fvc892 | Governor Bryant Press Conference | | Bryant, Farris (Cecil Farris), 1914-2002
1964 New York World's Fair
Governor
Civil Rights | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
Governor Bryant Press Conference
- Date
- Description
- In this film, Governor Farris Bryant answers questions at a press conference on topics including: the Florida Exhibition at the New York World's Fair; civil rights legislation; a scenic highway crossing Dade and Monroe Counties; the construction of I-75 between Georgia and Tampa; the St. Augustine race riots; and his opinion that enforcing civil rights laws is a federal, rather than a state, responsibility.
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| fvc895 | Fabulous Florida | | Bramby, John
Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center (White Springs, Fla.)
Miami Seaquarium
Gasparilla Festival (Tampa, Fla.)
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Seminoles
Agriculture
Citrus | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
Fabulous Florida
- Date
- Description
- This film offers a narrated tour of Florida, highlighting the North, Central and Southern regions. It features shots of: St. Augustine; Tallahassee; Jacksonville; Daytona Beach; Tampa; St. Petersburg; Palm Beach; Ft. Lauderdale; Miami Beach and Key West. The attractions mentioned include: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center; Silver Springs; Rainbow Springs; Miami Seaquarium; Marineland; the Citrus Tower; Bok Tower; Cypress Gardens; Gasparilla Festival; Skyway Bridge; Ringling Art Museum; Everglades National Park and the Overseas Highway. The film also features Seminole Indian culture, Florida agriculture and the citrus industry. Produced by John Bramby for Humble Oil and Refining Company.
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| fvc917 | Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and Flagler Beach State Park | | Marineland
Florida Board of Parks
African-Americans
Bands
Dancing
Swimming
Birthdays
Fishing
boating | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and Flagler Beach State Park
- Date
- Description
- This film is a guided tour of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and Flagler Beach State Park. The narrator describes nearby attractions, such as Marineland on A1A, and provides a history of the park, which was once the plantation of General Joseph Hernandez. Scenes include: a park ranger walking through the gardens and near park facilities, such as picnic areas, playgrounds and scenery along Flagler Beach. Produced by the Florida Board of Parks.
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| fvc926 | Governor Farris Bryant Press Conference | | Bryant, Farris (Cecil Farris), 1914-2002
Burns, Haydon (William Haydon), 1912-1987
Governors
Communism
Mayors
Civil rights
Elections
Hurricanes | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba154.jpg |
Governor Farris Bryant Press Conference
- Date
- 1964-09
- Description
- In this film, Governor Farris Bryant answers questions from the press on: Communists in the Florida higher education system; Jacksonville Mayor Haydon Burns' election plans; the approach of Hurricane Dora; the civil rights "situation" in St. Augustine; the Presidential election; and the hurricane preparedness of the Governor's Mansion.
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| ANASTASIA STATE PARK | ANASTASIA STATE PARK | | Beaches
Camping
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism
Travel | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
ANASTASIA STATE PARK
- Date
- 1967 (circa)
- Description
- This film features scenes of Florida's Anastasia State Park. Footage includes shots of the park's facilities, campground and beach. The film has excellent color quality. Produced by the Florida State Board of Parks.
- Collection
| DAYS OF SPAIN FIESTA | DAYS OF SPAIN FIESTA | | Festivals
Florida-History-1565-1763
Musical performances
Promotional films | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
DAYS OF SPAIN FIESTA
- Date
- 1974
- Description
- St. Augustine's Day of Spain Fiesta is highlighted in this film. The narrator traces the founding of St. Augustine, the establishment of Castillo de San Marcos and the construction of the city. Larry Moore of the St. Augustine Jaycees comments on the Fiesta. Mayor Fred Brancoff and St. Augustine's "Royal Family" open the Fiesta with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Musicians perform and children compete for prizes at contest booths. A band of "gypsy dancers" performs and a mock battle between "French invaders" and "Spanish soldiers" ensues on a small stage for a few moments before the French are repelled. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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| Florida Attractions | Florida Attractions | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Boating
Camping
Promotional films
Recreation
Seminole Indians
Tourism
Water skiing
Water sports
Wildlife | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/floridaattractions.jpg |
Florida Attractions
- Date
- 1948
- Description
- This early movie begins with a series of shots of St. Augustine, including the Fountain of Youth and the oldest house. Next, people are shown catching turtles at Silver Springs. The film continues with brief scenes of: Marineland; Palm Beach; Bok Tower; water skiing at Cypress Gardens; aerial and street scenes in St. Petersburg; Miami; Tin Can camping; Bayfront Park; fishing; Biscayne Bay; horse racing in Hialeah; flamingos; wildlife scenes; Seminoles in the Everglades (aerial of a village and children); sailboat races; and water skiing at night. The color is faded and the film is a little jumpy. Produced by Castle Films.
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| Florida Commercials | Florida Commercials | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Fishing
Golf
Promotional films
Seminole Indians
Tourism
Water sports
Water skiing
Wildlife
Alligators | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba041.jpg |
Florida Commercials
- Date
- 1950 (circa)
- Description
- This is a group of 11 Florida commercials that show a wide variety of Florida fun in the sun. They include: fishing of all kinds; water skiing; golf, swimming; scuba; St. Augustine; Seminoles; Gamble Mansion; the Capitol; parrots; gator wrestling; jumping dolphins; Silver Springs; Cypress Gardens; picnicking; horses; dog and car racing; Jai-alai; conquistadors landing; and Gasparilla "pirate invasion." Next is poolside fun; an entire family water skiing; a child and dog skiing; shell collecting; shell art; and animals. Produced by Louis Benito Agency; writing on leader said "NBC News, Today Show, 1958."
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| FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL #18 | FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL #18 | | African American history
Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Demonstrations
Discrimination
Integration
Law enforcement
Police officers
Race riots
Segregation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL #18
- Date
- 1964
- Description
- This is raw footage of film #249 (FHP#13). It includes some scenes not shown in 465, but has no sound. The film quality is poor.
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| FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW | FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW | | Aerospace industry
Attractions
Automobile racing
Fishing
Museums
Promotional films
Tourism
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
- Date
- n.d.
- Description
- This film shows many forms of transportation through the years. It then shows St. Augustine, Pensacola, Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida Caverns, the Old Capitol, Killearn Gardens, Jacksonville, Fort Clinch in Fernandina, Orlando, Bok Tower, beach buggies on Daytona Beach and car races at the speedway, a launch at Cape Canaveral, fishing for sailfish, Tampa Bay Hotel, the Gasparilla Festival, Sunshine Skyway, Ringling Art Museum, Asolo Theater, Miami and the Keys. It uses old photos throughout. Produced by Leroy Crooks; sponsored by FDC.
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