Month: September 2010
Organizations
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra 2010-2011 Season
The Philharmonic's first ever performance of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony kicked off the 2010-2011 season. With more musicians, instruments and chorus members ever seen on the stage at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Mahler's "Resurrection" took place...
Events
St. Mary Magdalen CommunityFest 2010
Welcome to St. Mary Magdalen's 44th annual CommunityFest. Since 1967, CommunityFest has hosted thousands each year to become Central Florida's largest church festival. This year's CommunityFest will take place Friday 22 October 2010 through Sunday 24 October 2...
Events
"My Captivity by the Germans" by Lou Toth
A firsthand account of his experience as a German Prisoner of War during World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning stories of his military experiences, Veteran Toth resides at...
People
William Marvin Wright - Obituary
William Marvin Wright died on 2 April 1973 and his Obituary and Funeral Notice were published in the Orlando Sentinel Home Edition on 3 April 1973 on page 4B.
Also mentioned are Rev. C. M. Ogg, S. A. L. Railroad, Brotherhood...
Places
"The Neighborhood" by Lyle Shaffer
ABOVE: WWII Veteran Lyle Shaffer at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Orlando, FL, May 26, 2010.
Original story by WWII Veteran Lyle Shaffer about his memories of his Central Florida neighborhood on Sybelia Avenue in Matiland. He recalls his neighbors...
People
"My Family" by Jacob Miller
First person memoir by WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veteran Jacob Miller.
My Family by Jacob Miller
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Veteran Miller resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in the Hospitalized Veterans Writ...
People
"Searching for Hitler" by Louis Toth
A firsthand account from World War II as written by TSGT Louis Toth, U.S. Army Paratrooper. Nationally recognized for his award winning stories of his military experiences, Veteran Toth resides at the Orlando VA Community Living Center and participated in...
Topics
Harry P. Leu Gardens Pamphlets
Peruse images of old pamphlets for Leu House and Gardens under Attachments below.
Listen to interview with Harry P. Leu from 1977.
Events
Patriot Day: September 11, 2010
Patriots throughout Orlando share their love and pride for our wonderful country! Hear firsthand what they treasure about living in the United States of America from those who fought for , our freedom in World War II, the Korean War,...
People
John L. Tracy: A Patriot
Born on September 7th, 1927, John L. Tracy was too young to enlist in the military for World War II. But as soon as he was of age, he entered the U.S. Armed Forces because he wanted to serve his...
People
WWII Veteran Mario J. Mesa, Jr.
World War II Veteran Mario Mesa, Jr. with his wife Glenette and daughter, Laurie, at their home in Orlando, FL, August 28th, 2010.
LISTEN (19:28)
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