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Want to learn how to make a family memory into a movie? Learn how to tell a story using digital media with our technology education classes during the months of January and February.

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Teddy Bear

MR Bear is a life long resident of Christmas, Florida

WWII Veteran Domineck Monell

Domineck Monell volunteered for service in WWII and entered the Air Force. His military service included a visit to Fort Myers

WWII Veteran Michael A. Monell

Michael Monell was drafted in 1943 and sent to St. Petersburg, FL to experience "The Jungle" in preparation for service

Eight Monell Brothers for WWII Service

Orlando resident Michael Monell is pictured in "Eight Monell Brothers", a 1943 news article from Fairmont Times, VA. Eight brothers

General Patton's Barber

WWII Veteran Cosmo Monell started barbering at age 14. He became so good that when he was drafted for service

Orlando Memory is the stories of Orlando, told by its people.

Orlando Memory is based on the kete project from New Zealand. A kete is a Maori basket woven from strips of flax. Together, we can create a knowledge basket that contains the social and economic history of central Florida. With your help, Orlando Memory will become a mosaic of collections that evolves from our local heritage and traditions. The contents of our baskets are collected and cataloged by the community.

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