Florida Frontiers Radio Program #72

Program Number: 

72

Radio Program: 

Download: Audio icon FFProgram072.mp3

Program Segments: 

The Art of Henry Sonntag

Chuck Faulkner has collected more than 170 pieces of Harry Sonntag's artwork and conducted extensive research on the artist. 

Mark-In Point: 

01:15

Length: 

12:20

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NASA History

Author and historian Dr. Robert Taylor discusses the history of NASA at Cape Canaveral beginning with the first launch. He also touches on the Space Race, the Apollo program, and the shuttle program.

Mark-In Point: 

14:00

Length: 

04:14

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African American Railroad Workers

Three elderly African American men—Joe Maxwell, Willie James Polite, and Frank Johnson—were interviewed about their work on the railroads. 

Mark-In Point: 

18:15

Length: 

08:05

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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: 

29 Oct 2010

Segment Summary: 

SEGMENTS | The Art of Henry Sonntag | NASA History | African American Railroad Workers