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A collection of twenty-seven posters and handbills relating to surf culture and events in California, Mexico, and Hawaii dating from approximately the 1970s to 2007. The posters include advertisements for surf attire and equipment (Roxy; Hobie), announcements for surf contests (Triple Crown Surfing), films (Seaflight; Follow the Sun), music (the Surfaris; the Packards), art exhibitions, and other events. Some surfers depicted in the prints include Mark Richards (1957-), Tom Curren (1964-), and Kassia Meador (1982-). Most of the materials are lithograph prints, but some screen prints are also included.
Type
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Date
approximately 1970s-2007, bulk 1980s-1990s
Call number
priSurf
Provenance
Purchased from Gordon McClelland, August 2023.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
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