National Historic Landmark Designation

Norman Studios Makes National Register of Historic Places

It’s a goal that has been years in the making. And with the stroke of a pen, it became a reality this week. Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced Tuesday that the Norman Studios silent film studio property still standing in Jacksonville, Florida’s historic Old Arlington neighborhood is now listed on the National Register … [Read more…]

Richard Norman Biography Released

Heads up, film fans! The first full-length biography on late silent filmmaker Richard Norman has hit the shelves! The book is full of rarely seen images from the Richard E. Norman Collection, donated by the Norman family to Indiana University’s Black Film Center/Archive and Lily Library. Personal and film still photos, promotional materials and business … [Read more…]