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Archives related to: Turner, Steve
| title | Steve Turner Collection of African-Americana |
| repository | University of California, San Diego |
| description | The Turner Collection comprises more than 300 items that help document the lives and contributions of American Blacks, largely through original photographic images. Dating from the mid-nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century, the collection includes photocards, cabinet cards, cartes-de-visite, posters, tintypes, pinback buttons, and pamphlets, all of which reflect some aspect of African-American life, achievement, or challenges. Many of the images focus on the migration of Blacks to the American West that preceded the great migration from the South after World War I. Most of the subjects in the photographs are unidentified by name. The photographer or photo studio is cited, if known. |
| extent | 212 digital objects |
| access | n/a |
| record link | https://calisphere.org/collections/27885/?start=96 |
| finding aid | n/a |
| acquisition information | The collection is a gift from Steve Turner, UC San Diego class of ’82 and an avid collector. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:55 |
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