| Apollo and Gemini | Apollo and Gemini | | Aerospace industry
Astronauts
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/DA065.jpg |
Apollo and Gemini
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film shows actual space footage, Cape Kennedy footage, and spacecraft construction footage. It shows a launch and a spacewalk. Produced by WFSU-TV.
- Collection
| BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY | BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY | | Aerospace industry
Astronauts
Promotional films
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race
Tourism | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
BICENTENNIAL CAPE KENNEDY
- Date
- 1976
- Description
- This film gives a brief historical look at Cape Kennedy, " Florida's gateway to the final frontier." It shows a rocket launch, the visitors center and several space exploration vehicles. Produced by the Florida Development Commission and the Florida Bicentennial Commission.
- Collection
| DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA | DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Automobiles
Automobile racing
Beaches
Boating
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
DAYTONA BEACH RESORT AREA: THE AFFORDABLE FLORIDA
- Date
- 1970 (circa)
- Description
- This is one of the few tourism films to use synch sound with the models. It features three couples: one retired, one with two children and a young married couple. They frolic in the surf, fish and shop. Viewers see attractions, nightlife and all of the usual pastimes. The film shows some old-time footage of car races on the beach and many contemporary vehicles on the beach. It also shows Disney World, Marineland, Silver Springs, the Daytona Speedway, Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, Ormond Beach Hotel and Kennedy Space Center. Produced by Coronado Studios and Gouchenour Inc. Advertising; sponsored by the Daytona Beach Resort Area.
- Collection
| Florida and the Spacecenter: Partners in Progress | Florida and the Spacecenter: Partners in Progress | | Aerospace industry
Boating
Economic conditions
Golf
Hunting
Promotional films
Recreation
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race
Surfing
Tourism | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/da013.jpg |
Florida and the Spacecenter: Partners in Progress
- Date
- 1967 (circa)
- Description
- This film gives a little early space program history and then describes the economic impact that space-related industry has on several counties close to Cape Canaveral. It informs the viewer that utilities and other infrastructure needed to be improved and expanded. As the population grew, so did leisure activities such as surfing, sailing, golf and hunting. Viewers see libraries, schools, hospitals, motels and municipal buildings. There is some footage of the Gemini launch with spectators and press. Viewers also see churches and civic groups. Tourists are seen witnessing launches and visiting the Kennedy Space Center. Produced by Technicolor; sponsored by NASA.
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| FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | | Aerospace industry
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film has footage of a missile launch conducted at night at Cape Kennedy. Produced by Telenews.
- Collection
| FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH | | Aerospace industry
Rockets (Aeronautics)
Space program
Space race | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
FLORIDA ROCKET LAUNCH
- Date
- 1960 (circa)
- Description
- This film has footage of a missile launch conducted during the day at Cape Kennedy. Produced by Telenews.
- Collection
| 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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| GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | GOV. FARRIS BRYANT PRESS CONFERENCE | | Aerospace industry
Governors-Florida
Higher education
Politicians
Politics
Space program
Space race
Taxation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
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
| HIGHWAY HORIZONS | HIGHWAY HORIZONS | | Economic conditions
Governors-Florida
Highways
Infrastructure
Promotional films
Tourism
Traffic
Transportation | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
HIGHWAY HORIZONS
- Date
- 1963 (circa)
- Description
- This film opens with Gov. Farris Bryant speaking from a vantage point overlooking Apalachee Parkway (Highway 27) in Tallahassee. The roadway is an example of the progressive new four-lane highway system project underway in the state. The film continues with many shots of Florida's "attractive" highway system. There is footage of Cape Canaveral and other Florida industries, as well as aerial footage of several Florida cities. Produced by the Florida State Road Department.
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| MAIN STREET FLORIDA | MAIN STREET FLORIDA | | Amusement parks
Attractions
Folk music
Highways
Infrastructure
Police officers
Promotional films
Tourism | /fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg |
MAIN STREET FLORIDA
- Date
- 1980-07
- Description
- This film is all about Florida's Turnpike. It uses folk singing with banjo and a blues song with harmonica as background while showing people using turnpike facilities. Viewers see a "typical" American family and newlyweds visiting places along the way. Sites include Cape Canaveral, Disney World, Bok Tower and Cypress Gardens. Viewers see Burt Reynolds filming "Smokey and the Bandit II." Two girls headed for fun in Fort Lauderdale have car trouble, are spotted by the Florida Highway Patrol plane and receive assistance. Produced by Barton of Jacksonville; sponsored by Florida Department of Transportation.
- Collection
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