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Ava Gardner film promo. for the Sun Also Rises.

Ava Gardner Honored in Spain

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Mar. 11, 2014

This orange two-piece suit worn by Ava in "The Sun Also Rises", was on display at the Retroback 2014. North Carolina’s own Hollywood legend Ava Gardner was honored during an international classic…

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Ava Gardner appeared on the cover of Our State Magazine.

Ava Graced the Cover of Our State Magazine

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Feb. 18, 2014

Ava Gardner, a native of Johnston County would appear on thousands of magazine covers during her career as one of Hollywood's elite stars. She was also the first and only North Carolina woman to be…

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Ava Gardner and several family members seated around a dining table. Ava has a fork lifted toward her face and all are turning to look at camera.

Ava’s “Kissing Kin” Meet in Smithfield for Seminar

By Donna Bailey-Taylor on Jan. 31, 2014

Ava Gardner, (picture of Ava at four-years-old) was born in the rural community of Brogden, seven miles east of Smithfield. Comments we hear often at the museum are... "I am related to Ava", "I went…

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