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Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour at University of Florida

Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour at University of Florida

Date
1983-10-10
Description
One video cassette (3/4" tape). 10 minutes. Wickamn, a folklorist and a Minorcan American, served as the emcee. The Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour, which ran from 10/6-13/1983, was created through an agreement between Florida Dept. of State and Minorca to celebrate Florida's two hundred year Minorcan heritage. First brought over as workers for a British plantation in the 1770s, most soon escaped the harsh working conditions and settled in St. Augustine. The tour, organized by Secretary of State George Firestone, the Bureau of Florida Folklife (Bulger, Belland, Loomis), Division of Historical Resources (Jean Lee and Paul Weaver) and the Florida Museum of History (Pat Wickman). The tour, with 140 performers and delegates from Minorca, consisted of a series of public performances and emerged out of the smaller program, the Minorcan Heritage Week held in May 1983. The tour traveled from St. Augustine, to the University of Florida, to EPCOT, to Cypress Gardens, then finally to Miami for departure back to Spain. Some records for the tour can be found in S 1578, Box 3, folder 81.
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at St. Augustine's Alligator Farms

Minorcan Culture ceremony at St. Augustine's Alligator Farms

Date
1983-10-06
Description
Seventeen color slides. 77-78: Images of the ceremony; 79-86: Park employee with Paul Wagner and Loomis; 87-88: Wagner and Father Coll; 89: Bulger; 90: Belland; 91-93: Reception with Jean Lee. The Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour, which ran from 10/6-13/1983, was created through an agreement between the Florida Dept. of State and Minorca to celebrate Florida's two hundred year Minorcan heritage. First brought over as workers for a British plantation in the 1770s, most soon escaped the harsh working conditions and settled in St. Augustine. The tour was organized by Secretary of State George Firestone, the Bureau of Florida Folklife (Bulger, Belland, Loomis), Division of Historical Resources (Jean Lee and Paul Weaver) and the Florida Museum of History (Pat Wickman). The tour, with 140 performers and delegates from Minorca, consisted of a series of public performances and emerged out of the smaller program, the Minorcan Heritage Week held in May 1983. The tour traveled from St. Augustine, to the University of Florida, to EPCOT, to Cypress Gardens, then finally to Miami for departure back to Spain. Some records for the tour can be found in S 1578, Box 3, folder 81.
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Minorcan Culture ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Date
1983-10-06
Description
Sixty color slides. 73-76: Setting up the presentation; 105-116: Ceremonial parade into the fort; 117-122: Proceedings in the fort's quadrangle; 123-127, 129, 132-140: Unidentifed speakers; 128, 131, 159, 160: Minorcan dance troupe (not performing); 130: Pat Wickman; 141-145, 408-409: Capella Davidson choir; 146-156, 410-413: Minorcan dance troupe performing; 157-158: Changing flag at fort. The Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour, which ran from 10/6-13/1983, was created through an agreement between Florida Dept. of State and Minorca to celebrate Florida's two hundred year Minorcan heritage. First brought over as workers for a British plantation in the 1770s, most soon escaped the harsh working conditions and settled in St. Augustine. The tour, organized by Secretary of State George Firestone, the Bureau of Florida Folklife (Bulger, Belland, Loomis), Division of Historical Resources (Jean Lee and Paul Weaver) and the Florida Museum of History (Pat Wickman). The tour, with 140 performers and delegates from Minorca, consisted of a series of public performances and emerged out of the smaller program, the Minorcan Heritage Week held in May 1983. The tour traveled from St. Augustine, to the University of Florida, to EPCOT, to Cypress Gardens, then finally to Miami for departure back to Spain. Some records for the tour can be found in S 1578, Box 3, folder 81.
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at the St. Augustine Cathedral

Minorcan Culture ceremony at the St. Augustine Cathedral

Date
1983-10-06
Description
Thirty color slides. 43-53: Minorcan dance group; 54: Father Coll and Mr. Pellicer; 55-60: Capella Davidson choir; 61-63: Father Coll; 64: Coll with Pellicer; 65-70: Ormond Loomis and Pat Wickman; 71-72: Choir rehearsals. The Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour, which ran from 10/6-13/1983, was created through an agreement between Florida Dept. of State and Minorca to celebrate Florida's two hundred year Minorcan heritage. First brought over as workers for a British plantation in the 1770s, most soon escaped the harsh working conditions and settled in St.Augustine. The tour, organized by Secretary of State George Firestone, the Bureau of Florida Folklife (Bulger, Belland, Loomis), Division of Historical Resources (Jean Lee and Paul Weaver) and the Florida Museum of History (Pat Wickman). The tour, with 140 performers and delegates from Minorca, consisted of a series of public performances and emerged out of the smaller program, the Minorcan Heritage Week held in May 1983. The tour traveled from St. Augustine, to the University of Florida, to EPCOT, to Cypress Gardens, then finally to Miami for departure back to Spain. Some records for the tour can be found in S 1578, Box 3, folder 81.
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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
FP8334Minorcan crab fisherman Larry Hinman standing next to his boat : Saint Augustine, FloridaIndustry, Maritime--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Ethnicity, European
Ethnicity, Minorcan
Maritime occupational equipment
Crabbers
Saltwater maritime occupations
Occupations, Maritime--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Occupational groups--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Boats and boating--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Fishing boats--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Material culture--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Fishers--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Men--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Minorcan Americans--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Work boats--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
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Minorcan Cultural Exchange Tour at University of FloridaMinorcan Cultural Exchange Tour at University of FloridaMoving ImageFolklorists
Fieldwork
Minorcan Americans
Minorcans
Documentary videos
Performing arts
Music performance
Singing
Choir singing
Choirs (music)
Dance
Choruses
Singers
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at St. Augustine's Alligator FarmsMinorcan Culture ceremony at St. Augustine's Alligator FarmsStill ImageSpecial events
Cultural exchanges
Exchange of persons programs
Rites and ceremonies
Dancers
Public speaking
Choir singing
A capella singing
Tourism
Alligators
Amusement parks
Singers
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentMinorcan Culture ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentStill ImageSpecial events
Cultural exchanges
Exchange of persons programs
Rites and ceremonies
Dancers
Public speaking
Choir singing
A capella singing
Fortifications
Singers
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Minorcan Culture ceremony at the St. Augustine CathedralMinorcan Culture ceremony at the St. Augustine CathedralStill ImageSpecial events
Cultural exchanges
Exchange of persons programs
Rites and ceremonies
Dedications
Public speaking
Choir singing
A capella singing
Public officials
Hotels
Singers
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FS84191Minorcan dance group - Saint Augustine, FloridaDomestic arts
Personal adornment
Dance costume
Ethnic costume
Minorcan Americans
Minorcans
Dancers
Material culture--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Women dancers
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FS84172Minorcan dance group performing - Saint Augustine, FloridaDomestic arts
Personal adornment
Balls (Parties)
Dance costume
Ethnic costume
Minorcan Americans
Minorcans
Ethnic arts
Dance
Dancers
Performances (Entertainment events)
Arts (Performing)--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Material culture--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Women dancers
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FS84149Minorcan dance group performing at Castillo de San Marcos ceremony - Saint Augustine, FloridaDance costume
Balls (Parties)
Personal adornment
Domestic arts
Ethnic costume
Minorcan Americans
Minorcans
Ethnic arts
Dance
Dancers
Women dancers
Arts (Performing)--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Parks--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Material culture--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Ceremonies--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
National monuments--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
National parks and reserves--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Performances (Entertainment events)
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FS84148Minorcan dance group performing at Castillo de San Marcos ceremony - Saint Augustine, FloridaBalls (Parties)
Personal adornment
Domestic arts
Dance costume
Ethnic costume
Minorcan Americans
Minorcans
Ethnic arts
Dance
Dancers
Performances (Entertainment events)
Parks--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Material culture--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Ceremonies--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
National monuments--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
National parks and reserves--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
Arts (Performing)--Florida--Saint Johns County--Saint Augustine
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PR14356Minorcan monument - Saint Augustine, FloridaMonuments--Florida--Saint Augustine
Minorcans--Monuments
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