Photo Exhibits

Photo exhibits spotlight various topics in Florida history, and are accompanied by brief text intended to place selected materials in historical context.

Winter Holidays in the Sunshine


FSU's Mark Lyles hurdles University of Florida players for a broken field scoring run: Gainesville, Florida (1979)

Image Number: MF0443

Florida State University's Mark Lyles (48) hurdles the University of Florida defense for a broken field scoring run during this traditional rivalry here Friday.

Florida State won the contest 27-16 giving the Seminoles an undefeated season as they head for the Orange Bowl New Year's day.

Photographed on November 24, 1979.

New Year's Eve party at the Sanford Jewish Community Center: Sanford, Florida (1944)

Image Number: MS25845

Card playing during Japanese New Year's celebration: Delray Beach, Florida (1988)

Image Number: FA3169

Calligraphy demonstration during Japanese New Year's celebration: Delray Beach, Florida (1988)

Image Number: FA3171

Daruma doll on display during Japanese New Year's celebration: Delray Beach, Florida (1988)

Image Number: FA3174

Jars of gefilte fish for sale in kosher deli on Washington Avenue: Miami Beach, Florida (1985)

Image Number: FA5685

Gefilte fish is a Jewish dish of finely chopped fish, mixed with crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, formed into balls, simmered in broth, and served chilled. It is commonly served at Passover and Rosh Hashanah.

Chanukkah celebration at temple: Pensacola, Florida (ca. 1923)

Image Number: MS25741

Middle: Hilma Kahn. Right: Jeanne Soloman.

Candelabra lit for Ukrainian American Christmas Eve festival: Lake Worth, Florida (1987)

Image Number: FA3175