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Mr. Cameron - Pencil Artist
In 2016, Mr. Cameron was a daily visitor to the Orlando Public Library. He spent his time creating beautiful pencil drawings of nature scenes, butterflies and puppy dogs.
When the library was not open, Mr. Cameron could usually be found at...
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Air Force Officer Laura Buckner, Daughters of the American Revolution, First Vice Regent, Orlando Chapter Presents at Orlando Remembered for America 250, April 2026
In 1908, the City, who had been known as the Phenomenal City... they were looking for a new, kind of little cute name and they had a contest, and Jessica put in: The City Beautiful. And it won! So there's...
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Oral History Interview with Gaming Entrepreneur Rupert Meghnot, Founder of OrlandoPreneur
I became a U.S. citizen in May 1966. I was the youngest person in the room. I was sitting there holding my hand up and everything. It was a lot of fun! I had to learn the Constitution, all...
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Author Nylda Dieppa Presents at Orlando Remembered, January 2026
My book is part of the celebration of Hispanic culture at the Orange County offices... Excerpt from an oral history presentation by Nylda Dieppa for the Orlando Remembered organization on January 21, 2026 at the Orlando Public Library.
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Oral History Interview with Sheila Kroll of the Pine Castle Woman's Club
Sheila Kroll with ladies from the Pine Castle Woman's Club on their visit to the Enterprise Museum. Pictured from left to right are: Jan Thurmond,"Z" Bookhardt, Sheila Kroll, Shirley Cannon, Nancy LeFleur, Tommie Hoosier, Ruthie Harrell, Christie Woods, and B...
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The Post Group at the Disney-MGM Studios
An Employee's Perspective.
The Post Group at the Disney-MGM Studios (TPG Orlando) was a premier post-production facility located at the former Disney-MGM Studios theme park and opened in 1988.
Post Group staff members pose in the lobby in the early 1990...
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Oral History Interview: Don Reynolds, Artist
Don Reynolds is a local artist whose life’s work spans serving as an Artist in Residence for Little Rock Public Schools, working as a Cultural Coordinator for the Central Florida Council of Arts and Sciences, contributing larger-than-life murals, signage, and...
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Carolyn McClendon: Career & Retirement
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After serving as the manager of the South Trail Branch for 16 years, Carolyn McClendon retired.
Carolyn McClendon came to OCLS in 2004, with a wonderful variety of library experience. From 1977 – 1986, Carolyn worked in ...
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City of Orlando Historic Preservation Officer Jennifer Fritz-Hunter Presents "The Men Who Signed the Articles of Incorporation" for Orlando's 150 Year Anniversary
City of Orlando Historic Preservation Officer Jennifer Fritz-Hunter at the 150th Anniversary of Orlando Kickoff Celebration. Photo by Jane Tracy
The men, it was all men who signed our incorporation papers and notice to the legislature petition to become a ...
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Ocoee Police Chief Vincent Ogburn
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Get to know Chief Vincent Ogburn in this short video. Chief Ogburn shares about his military and law enforcement past, and the path that led him to become the Chief of Police for Ocoee. He speaks about the changes in...
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Don Reynolds - Renaissance Man
Don Reynolds relocated to the Orlando area from Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1978 and he has literally been leaving his mark on buildings, university campuses, tourist areas and the hearts of the people of Central Florida ever since! Reynolds has created...
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"Orlando: Familiar Places, Familiar Faces" An Oral History Presentation by Allie Myers for Orlando Remembered, September 2025
My dad delivered, well back then, a lot of ladies came to Orlando to have their babies. He delivered babies from people from Saint Cloud, from Osteen, from New Symrna, all around. He delivered several, about three or four generations...
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