44 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Geographic Term contains "Tampa "
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A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS

A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS
Date
1962
Description
This film was made when Busch Gardens was primarily a bird collection and plant garden. It shows the "longest single escalator in the world." Viewers also see the Adolphus Busch Space Frame, a geodesic dome (with screens) used as an aviary. The film is "narrated" in places by a parrot with a Spanish accent. Scenes of the bird act are next, followed by people posing with birds perched on them. Then, there is a sequence showing a multitude of elf statues. Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch.
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A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS

A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENS
AFRICA NEXT DOOR

AFRICA NEXT DOOR
Date
1974
Description
This film shows a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Viewers see lots of animals, lots of rides, lots of tourists and the brewery.
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AFRICA NEXT DOOR

AFRICA NEXT DOOR
Betty Skelton Day, 1948

Betty Skelton Day, 1948
Date
1948-07-11
Description
Silent, black-and-white footage from Betty Skelton Day, July 11, 1948, at Peter O. Knight Airport in Tampa, Florida.
On the day named in her honor, Betty Skelton, the Women's International Aerobatic Champion, was attempting to break the international women's record for speed over a measured 3km course in a P-51 Mustang at an event promoted by Tampeño Karl B. Cuesta. The 740th U.S. Air Force Band performs, as Betty appears and waves to the camera before flying her biplane, Little Stinker in an aerobatic display. A number of other planes, including the Blue Angels' Bearcats, T-6s, Beechcraft Bonanzas, and others are shown performing aerial stunts and trick flying. Several U.S. Air Force P-80 Shooting Star jet fighters make high speed passes. A biplane tows a banner that reads "IT'S HERE - FORT PITT BEER." For the finale, Skelton attempts to set the 3km speed record, but is unsuccessful. When she lands, she is presented with a bundle of flowers as she speaks to a crowd of spectators. Produced by Tampa Home Movie. Photographed by J. Ficarrotta.
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Betty Skelton Day, 1948

Betty Skelton Day, 1948
BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

BICENTENNIAL TAMPA
Date
1976
Description
Historic sites are shown in this public service announcement during the American Revolution Bicentennial. Viewers see Tampa Bay Hotel ( University of Tampa ) and a photo of Martinez Ybor. Sponsored by FDC and the Bicentennial Commission of Florida.
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BICENTENNIAL TAMPA

BICENTENNIAL TAMPA
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Date
1953 (circa)
Description
This film shows steel being formed at Henry Corporation in Rattlesnake, where precast concrete slabs are being made for the lower Tampa Bay Bridge. The concrete is poured into a slab as jazz piano music plays on the soundtrack. The slabs are lifted onto a barge and stacked, then put into place on the bridge. Next is a draw-section of the bridge moving from land to the barge and from the barge to position on the bridge. Many laborers are seen.
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BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Buccaneer Conquest

Buccaneer Conquest
Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film shows the Gasparilla Celebration, which began in 1904, as it was done in the 1950s. The pirates invade and a wonderfully colorful event follows. Businessmen are made up as pirates and lose all inhibitions as they participate in the parades and pageants. Emmett Kelly, as Weary Willie, appears in the film and an amphibious tank escorts the ship into the harbor. A high-wire artist walks between the ship's masts. This was filmed in Kodachrome.
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Buccaneer Conquest

Buccaneer Conquest
Buccaneer Conquest of Tampa

Buccaneer Conquest of Tampa
Date
1967 (circa)
Description
In this film, "pirates" capture hostages, hoist a jolly roger and start the Gasparilla Celebration in Tampa. Viewers see "pirates" being made up. Some attack the Goodyear Blimp and the rest ride into town aboard the three-masted ship Jose Gaspar. There is a parade and the crowning of the new "King Gasparilla." Produced by Creative Film and Sound.
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Buccaneer Conquest of Tampa

Buccaneer Conquest of Tampa
CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS
Date
1953
Description
This is a home movie. An infant, Jeff, is brought home from the hospital. Another boy, Lance, is shown at Christmas with his cowboy outfit and many other toys. Viewers see Jeff's baptism at Zion Lutheran with Pastor Henry Wolter. The film then jumps to Jeff at his first birthday and Lance in his Cub Scout outfit. There is footage of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge shot from a car and family scenes in the yard.
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CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS
Cracker Trio Part Four

Cracker Trio Part Four
Date
1995
Description
In this raw footage interview, blues singer Diamond Teeth Mary McClain describes her professional music career from 1937-present.
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Cracker Trio Part Four

Cracker Trio Part Four
Cracker Trio Part Three

Cracker Trio Part Three
Date
1995
Description
This video includes raw footage interviews with Tommy Walton, Blind Willie James and Diamond Teeth Mary McClain. Walton discusses being a classic blues performer and making a living as a musician. James speaks of growing up in Florida, learning piano and attending the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. McClain describes her childhood and how she started singing in 1937. Shots include interior and exterior shots of buildings at Cracker Country in Tampa.
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Cracker Trio Part Three

Cracker Trio Part Three
Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
A VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENSA VISIT TO BUSCH GARDENSAmusement parks
Attractions
Aviaries
Birds
Gardens
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
AFRICA NEXT DOORAFRICA NEXT DOORAmusement parks
Attractions
Breweries
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife
Zoos		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
s1615_flba004Betty Skelton Day, 1948Moving ImagesFlight
Airplanes
Aviation
Air pilots
Stunt flying
Women air pilots
Air shows
T-6 (Training planes)
Mustang (Fighter planes)
Bonanza (Private planes)
Bearcat (Fighter planes)		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/bettyskelton.jpg
BICENTENNIAL TAMPABICENTENNIAL TAMPACigar industry
Florida-History-19th century
Florida-History-20th century
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONBRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONBarges
Bridges
Concrete construction
Construction
Infrastructure
Transportation		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Buccaneer ConquestBuccaneer ConquestCeremonies
Festivals
Parades
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/DA058.jpg
Buccaneer Conquest of TampaBuccaneer Conquest of TampaCeremonies
Festivals
Parades
Promotional films
Tourism		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/ba069.jpg
CELEBRATIONSCELEBRATIONSBaptisms
Celebrations
Holidays
Home Movies		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/thumbnails/catalog_video.jpg
Cracker Trio Part FourCracker Trio Part FourBlues musicians
Singers
Interviews
Diamond Teeth Mary McClain		/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/Mary McClain.jpg
Cracker Trio Part ThreeCracker Trio Part ThreeBlues musicians/fpc/memory/omeka_images/video/thumbnails90px/Cracker Trio Part Three.jpg