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Program Number
24
Program Date
6-30-2009
Segment Summary
SEGMENTS | Golf in Florida: 1886–1950 | Remembering Sand Hill Cranes as Food | Florida Center for Political History and Government
Keywords
Florida Frontiers; Sports; Tourism; Great Depression; Folklife; Politics; Historic Preservation
Sponsors
Brevard Cultural Alliance's mission is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County's quality of life.
Florida Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities
With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FHC grants primarily respond to the needs of local communities, but they often address topics of statewide interest. FHC is particularly interested in projects that are collaborative, attract diverse audiences, encourage active participation from the public, and explore humanities topics and disciplines in interesting and engaging ways.
This project is sponsored in part by The Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
STARS Citation
Brotemarkle, Dr. Ben and Florida Historical Society, "Florida Frontiers Radio Show #24" (2009). Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society. 10.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/florida-frontiers-radio/10
Program Segments
Golf in Florida: 1886–1950
Author Richard Moorehead talks about his book, Golf in Florida:1886-1950. Today, Florida boasts more golf courses than any other state, with more than 1,400 courses.
Mark-In Point: 01:17 Length: 15:17
Remembering Sand Hill Cranes as Food
Harold Williams, pilot and citrus grower, discusses eating wildlife, such as cranes, turkeys, and turtles, during the Great Depression.
Mark-In Point: 16:56 Length: 05:44
Florida Center for Political History and Government
Museum of Florida History historians Erik Robinson and Andy Edel talk about Florida's Old Capitol building, which is now a museum of political history.
Mark-In Point: 22:40 Length: 05:33