Florida Frontiers Radio Show #11

Program Number: 

11

Radio Program: 

Radio Show #11
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Program Segments: 

Hank Mattson—Cracker Cowboy Poet

Hank Mattson travels around Florida telling stories and sharing poetry he has written about cowboy culture. He discusses the relationship ranching families had with the land.

Mark-In Point: 

01:14

Length: 

15:46

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When Manatees were Sea Cows

Fort Pierce resident Curtis Ramsey remembers hunting manatees with his cousin Ray back in the 1950s.

Mark-In Point: 

17:15

Length: 

04:47

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Florida in the Movies

University of South Florida historians Dr. Susan Fernandez and Dr. Robert Ingalls talk about their book, Sunshine in the Dark: Florida in the Movies.

Mark-In Point: 

22:07

Length: 

06:06

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Sponsors: 

Brevard Cultural Alliance

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.

Program Date: 

23 Mar 2009

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | Hank Mattson—Cracker Cowboy Poet | When Manatees were Sea Cows | Florida in the Movies