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This silent film shows members of the Tarpon Club performing and practicing at an outdoor location. At least part of the film was recorded at Cypress Gardens, Florida where the Tarpon Club is recorded filming at the Florida Pool.
Synchronized Swimming at the 1984 Olympics - Figures (solo) (recording of ABC broadcast) Tracie Ruiz (USA) is featured. Esther Williams is providing the commentary.
A campus tour of Florida State University, shot on April 26, 1969 is from 0:00 to 3:24. The Great Westcott Fire on April 27, 1969 is from 3:25 to 6:45. Wakulla Springs shot on May 9, 1969 in from 6:46 to 7:56. Footage of FSU's Flying...
Footage from the 1964 Tarpon Club Home Show. Several moves are repeated multiple times. Patty Anderson et al - Ekta. Original never work printed. Color, no audio.
Film looks at the history of the Tarpon Club, the synchronized swimming club at Florida State University. Produced by Seminole Productions in conjunction with the FSU Annual Women's Sportsfest.
The Cigar Bowl, Florida State versus the Wofford Terriers
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The Cigar Bowl was a post-season college football game which was held in Tampa, Florida from 1947 to 1954. It was played at Phillips Field, which was located across the Hillsborough River from downtown Tampa at the current site of Tampa...
There is a brief introduction to Florida State University at the beginning of the video though the recording does skip occasionally. Minstrel performance of the Tarpon Club begins at 1:28. Three Southern Belles begins at 5:34. Tara...
Program starts at 00:40. Gives a general history of FSU through 2001 and is narrated by prominent people in the school's history: Francis Eppes (actor), A.A. Murphree (actor), a FSCW Lady (actor) and Reubin Askew (himself).
Video aimed at prospective students to Florida State University at the time. The video is organized into short sections about campus academics, student life, international programs, and Tallahassee, organized by a prospective student...
Disjointed clips from the program commemerating 50 years of FSU in 1997. Segments included highlighting construction of Doak Campbell Stadium and University Center, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (Mag Lab), Joining the ACC...
People Show featuring 41st Annual Performance of Florida State University’s Tarpon Club at Montgomery Gym. The club's 1978 program was titled “A Wish Away.” Color, audio.
Footage of swimmers shown waiting to start as ripples move through the pool. Same take done several times in this clip. Swimmer in white waiting to start as ripples move through the pool. Same take done several times in this clip. Last...
This part of the documentary covers the mid 1970s through the 1980s and also includes a short clip on the 50th birthday celebration held at the State Capital where the three torches were lit and then walked to Westcott Building for the...
Footage from the Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department Aquatic Show, featuring Competetive Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, and Diving. Black and white, audio.
1984 Olympics Synchronized Swimming Coverage and Closing Ceremony
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Diving at the 1984 Olympics and then moves to Synchronized Swimming Duet (Tracie Ruiz and Candy Costie USA competing). Esther Williams is providing the commentary. Also includes footage of the closing ceremony.
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