207 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Geographic Term contains "Tallahassee "
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1986 is Record Year for Movie Making

1986 is Record Year for Movie Making

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Description
Reporter Lee Mainella discusses the rising film industry in Florida, its economic effects, and how 1986 was a record-breaking year for movie making in the state. Contains footage of the Tallahassee area with the actors and crew from the box office hit Something Wild and projects film prospects in Florida for 1987.
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A DIP IN DIXIE

A DIP IN DIXIE

Date
n.d.
Description
The Tarpon Club, the FSU Women's Swim Team, demonstrates synchronized swimming to minstrel show music and other tunes. Sponsored by FDC.
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A Great Floridian

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 View of Tallahassee

A View of Tallahassee

Date
1973 (circa)
Description
This film contains aerial and street footage of Tallahassee. There are aerial scenes of Florida State University campus, including shots of Doak Campbell Stadium. The Capitol is seen prior to the construction of the tower and north and south wings. There is also footage of the Northwood Mall area with evidence of new construction underway on the Tallahassee Mall in the distance. The segment also contains footage of Tallahassee streets, including many of the government buildings in the area of the Capitol. The film ends with exterior footage of the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital facility. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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Abuse Hotline Update

Abuse Hotline Update

Date
1989-02
Description
Lee Mainella reports on the advent of the abuse hotline--1-800-96-ABUSE--a hotline system that funnels calls through a central HRS telephone command post and takes the frustration out of filing an abuse complaint. Footage includes press conferences with Governor Bob Martinez and Head of HRS Gregory Coler.
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African-American Farmers

African-American Farmers

Date
1979
Description
This film features interviews and incidental footage of African-American farmers of the Tallahassee area. The farmers discuss their backgrounds and history working the land and living in the area. There is additional silent footage at the end of the film. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS

ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS

Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This is silent footage of the environs at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee. There is color footage of different types of flowers, carpenter bees collecting pollen, the reflecting pools, nature paths and the gardens. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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ALTHA CHIEF OF POLICE/JAPANESE CLOTHING/ WILLIAM WATSON CERAMICS

ALTHA CHIEF OF POLICE/JAPANESE CLOTHING/ WILLIAM WATSON CERAMICS

Date
1978
Description
This film consists of three segments. The first deals with the chief of police of Altha, Florida, who comments on his "no-crime lawman" reputation. Viewers see him visit an elderly lady on his rounds, then a short interview with his wife. He then discusses his philosophy of maintaining law and order. The next segment features Asian women dressed in traditional Chinese and Japanese attire. They model outfits outdoors and indoors while drinking tea and playing a Chinese harp. The final segment features a collection of William Watson's ceramic vases on display at the LeMoyne Gallery in Tallahassee. Several close-ups reveal the detail in many of the pieces. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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Angela Davis

Angela Davis

Date
1979
Description
Civil rights leader Angela Davis speaks at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's Black History Month convocation. Her remarks include statements on human rights, political prisoners, apartheid, education, health care, black poverty and the civil rights movement. There are several edits and some audio distortion. The film gives additional footage of Ms. Davis expanding on the topics from her speech. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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Archie Shepp

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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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
1986 is Record Year for Movie Making1986 is Record Year for Movie MakingMotion pictures--Tallahassee--Florida
Motion picture actors and actresses
Motion picture industry--Employees
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A DIP IN DIXIEA DIP IN DIXIECollege sports
Swimming
Synchronized swimming
Water sports
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A Great FloridianA Great FloridianAfrican American history
Civil rights
Demonstrations
Florida-History-20th century
Governors-Florida
Politicians
Politics
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A View of TallahasseeA View of TallahasseeAerial photography
Construction
Hospitals
Promotional films
Shopping malls
Stadiums
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Abuse Hotline UpdateAbuse Hotline Update/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/abuse_hotline_update.jpg
African-American FarmersAfrican-American FarmersAfrican American
Agriculture
Farming
Interviews
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ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENSALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENSBees
Flowers
Gardens
Promotional films
Recreation
Wildlife
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ALTHA CHIEF OF POLICE/JAPANESE CLOTHING/ WILLIAM WATSON CERAMICSALTHA CHIEF OF POLICE/JAPANESE CLOTHING/ WILLIAM WATSON CERAMICSArt
Ceramics
Chinese culture
Interviews
Japanese culture
Police officers
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Angela DavisAngela DavisAfrican American history
African American women
Civil rights activists
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Archie SheppArchie SheppActivists
Civil rights
Civil rights activists
Interviews
Jazz music
Politics
Poverty
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