A Bold New Revolution... Commemorating 40 Years of Consolidated Government
A Bold New Revolution... Commemorating 40 Years of Consolidated Government
The Jacksonville Public Library's Florida Collection invites you to A Bold New Revolution Commemorating 40 Years of Consolidated Government on October 1, 2 and 4 at the Main Library on 303 North Laura St.
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THE MAYOR AND THE STARLET Former Mayor Hans Tanzler (on right) and actress Lee Meredith celebrate Jacksonville's consolidated government, unveiling this new city limit sign for the Bold New Consolidated City on October 1, 1968
(Photo by Lou Egner/Jacksonville Journal)
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Images of Consolidation
Wednesday, October 1 @ 5:00 p.m.
Main Library--3rd Floor Atrium
Set to be unveiled at the October Art Walk , this exhibit is a gallery of vintage photos from the Consolidation era, primarily, though not exclusively, from Consolidation Day, October 1, 1968. It will be on display through the end of October.
Folk artist, David Milam, will also perform his ode to Consolidation along with a set of 60s-era folk songs.
Government by Gaslight Documentary and Discussion
Thursday, October 2 @ 5:45 p.m.
Main Library--Hicks Auditorium
First aired in 1966, this documentary provided crucial momentum for the Jacksonville Consolidation movement. Join us to watch this important documentary. Norman Davis, the documentary's producer from WJXT TV-4 and Harry Reagan, former WJXT TV-4 personality will discuss the news media's role in Consolidation.
A Bold New Revolution: 40 Years Later Panel Discussion
Saturday, October 4 @ 11:00 a.m.
Main Library--Hicks Auditorium
A moderator and three distinguished scholars will discuss how Jacksonville has fared under consolidated government in the 40 years since it was implemented on October 1, 1968.
Panelists:
Dr. James Crooks, Professor Emeritus, University of North Florida
Dr. Joan Carver, Professor Emeritus, Jacksonville University, and
Dr. Abel Bartley, Professor of Pan African Studies, Clemson University
Moderator: Mike Clark, Editorial Page Editor, Florida Times-Union
For additional information, please call 630-2409.
