Opelika Pictures Records 1843-1961, 1986-1997; bulk 1986-1997

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Opelika Pictures Records, 1843-1961, 1986-1997; bulk 1986-1997

Title

Opelika Pictures Records 1843-1961, 1986-1997; bulk 1986-1997

Resource Link

http://www2.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/o/Opelika_Pictures.html

Abstract

Opelika Pictures is a film company founded by New York-based filmmaker Macky Alston (Wallace McPherson Alston III). Alston directed the documentary film, , which examines the links between himself and the descendants of former slaves in North Carolina who share the Alston name. The collection is comprised of research and genealogy notes, audio and video tapes, film, record albums, publications, photographs, business and personal correspondence, and clippings associated with the making of . Included are photographs of the work of artist Charles Henry Alston and interviews with his sisters and others who knew him. There are also photographs and taped interviews with Macky Alston and members of his family. Family Name Family Name

Extent

About 1,200 items (29.0 linear feet).

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6628346

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.

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Opelika Pictures

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Opelika Pictures is a film company founded by New York-based filmmaker Macky Alston (Wallace McPherson Alston III). Alston directed the documentary film, "Family Name," which examines the links between himself and the descendants of former slaves in North Carolina who share the Alston name. From the description of Records, 1843-1997 (bulk 1986-1997) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 40949770 Opelika Pictures is a film company founded by New York-based filmmaker Macky Alston ...