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Black History Month Double Feature: A Virtual Celebration of Early African American Film

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For Immediate Release Gainesville, FL February 5, 2021 George A. Smathers Libraries announces a Black History Month Double Feature: A Virtual Celebration of Early African American Film. We will present two free virtual events. Both events are open to the public, and registration is required. A Panel presentation: “Race Films” & Norman Studios Wednesday, February … [Read more…]

Noble Johnson: A Man Whose Body of Work is More Famous than His Name

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By Cassandra Geraghty @ayearofsilents Noble Johnson was born Mark Johnson in Marshall, MI in 1881. While still young his family moved to Colorado Springs where his father was a well known horse trainer. While attending school there, Noble met and became friends with Lon Chaney and the two remained closed although never working together. He … [Read more…]