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Sallie Harrison Chapter DAR
Every year on September 17th at exactly 4 p.m., Daughters of the American Revolution across the nation ring bells to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution at 4 p.m. on September 17, 1787. The Sallie Harrison Chapter was...
People
Alice Morgan Oral History Interview
My name is Alice Macy Morgan, I'm from Pine Castle, Florida. I'm was actually born in Conway. I was born in my grandmother's home, but we lived in Pine Castle. Hilda Arnett. I'm named after both grandmothers. They were early...
Events
Walt Disney Unveils his Plans for Disney World - 1967 - Orlando Sentinel Star
On February 3, 1967, residents of Central Florida and people from around the world finally got to see and read about Walt Disney's vision for his Walt Disney World Resort to be located west of Orlando. A special section in...
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November 1963 - The Orlando Sentinel
This series of Orlando Sentinel newspapers covering just a few days in November 1963 chronicle President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas and the international response to the horrific event.
Read pages 1-3 from the November 22, 1963 Orlando Sentinel -...
Organizations
Orlando Rebels - 1969 Souvenir Program
The Orlando Rebels Ladies Softball Team was organized in 1954.
This 1969 program features photos of the team members, their bios, and advertisements from local businesses that have faded with time. Peruse all the images and documents under Attachments at the...
People
Dena Morrow
VIEW Oral History Interview with long time Apopka resident Dena Morrow.
Marilyn John of the Orange County Library System interviews long-time Apopka resident Dena Morrow at the North Orange Library in Apopka. Dena shares her memories of moving to Apopka in...
Organizations
Mother's Choice
The music group Mother's Choice were the featured band at Apple Annie's Courtyard at Church Street Station on Church Street in downtown Orlando. Sam and Susan Barnes, Ron Cole, and Charlie Lesink were very kind, singing the 8 ½ minute...
People
Orlando Magic Coach Brian Hill
After the Magic Team lost in their first trip to the NBA Finals against Houston Rockets, Coach Hill and Magic staff and players returned to Orlando to thank the fans.
My son, Christopher, was a big Magic Fan despite the fact...
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Bobby Bandy Oral History Interview
My dad bought the place up on Orange Avenue in 1934. He paid $800.00 for it. Ten dollars down and ten dollars a month. And at that time it was the only road to Miami and Tampa. Orange Blossom Trail...
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Charles Gray and Florida Governor Reubin Askew
Photo of Charles Gray and Reubin Askew as pictured in Mr. Gray's Gray Robinson law office overlooking Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.
LISTEN below as Charles Gray tells the story of how he beat Reubin by eight votes in their run...
People
James Doyle Mallory
My name is James Doyle Mallory and I was born in the Conway area and grew up in the Taft area. I started to school in Concord Park Elementary School over on the corner of '50 and the Orange Blossom...
People
Marie Toye Oral History Interview: Pine Castle Pioneer Family
I remember Halloween gatherings and it was just a lot of fun. We'd all get together for Halloween night. It wasn't any big deal, but we just enjoyed being with each other. And where the women's club is now there...
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