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NICHOLAS TOTH, Master Helmet Maker
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DEMONSTRATIONS & EXHIBITS

May 2000
Library of Congress Legacies Project
The cornerstone of the Library of congress' bicentennial celebration. Nicholas Toth was selected to represent the state of Florida by Senator bob graham. the Library of Congress has archived information on the long tradition of craftsmanship by Anthony Lerios and Nicholas Toth.

1999 - 2000
Florida Individual Artist Fellowship


Florida Folklife cover
1998 - 2000
Florida Folklife - Traditional Arts
Statewide traveling Exhibition, featuring 80 Florida artists. Nick Toth and his helmet featured on covers of program and invitations.
Exhibition Schedule:
Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa
1/21/00 - 5/7/00
Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville
9/11/99 - 1/9/00
Museum of florida History, Tallahassee
4/8/99 - 8/15/99
Orange County Historical Museum, Orlando
1/12/99 - 3/25/99
Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Miami
9/25/98 - 1/3/99

1998
Florida Trust for Historical Preservation
1998 Fall Insiders Tour of Tarpon springs. the film "the sponge diver" presented followed by discussions of sponge industry and diving helmet on display.

1995 - 1998
Florida Humanities Council
Summer Teachers Institute

1995 - 1996
Museum of Florida History

1990 - 1997
Tarpon Springs
Cultural Heritage Exhibits


1992
Florida Folk Festival,
White Springs, FL

Exhibit, demonstrations and participation in several recorded panel discussions during festival.

1990
Sponge Industry Folk Arts Festival
September 16 - 16, 1990

1987
Tarpon Springs Centennial Celebration

1987
Florida Folk Arts Festival,
White Springs, FL

35th Annual Florida Folk Festival, Maritime Folklife crafts demonstrations.
Certificate of Recognition - Antonios Lerios & Nichlas Toth

1985 - 1986
Florida Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program,
White Springs, FL

34th Annual Florida Folk Festival
Certificate of Recognition - Antonios Lerios & Nichlas Toth

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