Description
Posters promoting African American cultural events and political issues, particularly in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Background
Collector James de Tarr Abajian (1914-1986), bibliographer and historian of African American history, was the chief librarian
of the California Historical Society from 1949-1968. He was also director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Collection
at San Francisco Public Library from 1969-1971.
Extent
69 prints
in 1 box and 3 oversize folders
Restrictions
Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction
of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions,
privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond
that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
Collection is open for research.