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September 14, 1993

Arkansas conservationist Harold Edward Alexander died. Although diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Alexander had continued to work on conservation issues. Alexander was inducted posthumously into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame in 1993. Alexander’s words hang in the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at the Buffalo National River: “A stream is a living thing. It moves, dances and shimmers in the sun. It furnishes opportunities for enjoyment and its beauty moves men’s souls.”

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Hallelujah (1929), one of the first major studio motion pictures to feature an all-black cast, was filmed primarily in eastern Arkansas. The film was the first attempt by popular director King Vidor to produce a talking movie, using an early form of sound dubbing. For his efforts, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. Shown here is a postage stamp issued in 2008 depicting a poster from the movie. The stamp was one of five issued in a set honoring classic black cinema.

 

Hallelujah (1929), one of the first major studio motion pictures to feature an all-black cast, was filmed primarily in eastern Arkansas. The film was the first attempt by popular director King Vidor to produce a talking movie, using an early form of sound dubbing. For his efforts, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. Shown here is a postage stamp issued in 2008 depicting a poster from the movie. The stamp was one of five issued in a set honoring classic black cinema.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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