Surf posters and handbills collection, approximately 1970s-2007, bulk 1980s-1990s

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Summary

Abstract:
A collection of twenty-seven posters and handbills dating from approximately the 1970s to 2007 relating to surf contests, attire, equipment, films, exhibitions, rock music, and other cultural events in California, Mexico, and Hawaii.
Extent:
3.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Surf posters and handbills collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Gordon McClelland, August 2023.
Processing information:

Processed by Mari Khasmanyan in June 2024.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

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 necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Surf posters and handbills collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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