1970 Morrie Turner Wee Pals ORIGINAL Mr. Rogers African American History OOAK For Sale

Morrie Turner Biography

Morrie Turner was an American cartoonist best known as the creator of the comic strip "Wee Pals." He was born on December 11, 1923, in Oakland, California, and passed away on January 25, 2014. Turner was a trailblazer in the world of comics, as he was one of the first African American cartoonists to achieve national recognition. "Wee Pals," which began in 1965, was celebrated for its diverse cast of characters and its focus on promoting racial and social tolerance. Turner's work was influenced by his commitment to promoting understanding and unity among people of all backgrounds. His legacy continues to be an important part of American comic strip history.

This doodling stems from the conference in which he references Mr. Rogers (also present at the Whitehouse Conference on Children 1970) An amazing piece of African American and US History of a giant force in American Culture. One of a kind and on Morrie Turner's original letterhead.