Local History Through The Camera Lens Exhibit
On view Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to Friday, December 11, 2015
About This Exhibit
Century was founded in Raleigh in the mid-1950s by O.B. Garris (formerly of WNAO and WRAL), a prolific cameraman, photographer, and filmmaker. The studio produced campaign films and public service announcements for various prominent North Carolina political figures including Governors Terry Sanford, Jim Hunt, Bob Scott, and others; and short sponsored films for the likes of the North Carolina State Fair, NCSU, the North Carolina Police Information Network, the Boy Scouts, the Record Bar, and Mt. Olive Pickles.
Graduate students and advanced undergraduates in Dr. Devin Orgeron's Seminar in Nonfiction Media (ENG 585 / Fall 2015) were assigned films from the collection, which they then researched, establishing a context for understanding Garris' work and the historical moment during which they were produced. The exhibit will be available to view on the iPearl Immersion Theater by selecting it from the gallery console.
When
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to Friday, December 11, 2015
Where
iPearl Immersion Theater, James B. Hunt Jr. LibraryOther Information
This exhibit was developed by Dr. Devin Orgeron and Melissa Dollman, with support from NCSU Libraries, NCSU Film Studies, the State Archives of NC, and A/V Geeks.
Admission
Free admission and open to the public.
Contact
Josephine McRobbieFormer Assistant Director and Chief of Staff