This collection provides us with an epic sense of life, which is to say that a civilization and how it worked is laid out before us.
~ Stanley Crouch, One Shot Harris: The Photography of Charles "Teenie" Harris 

Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908–1998) photographed Pittsburgh's African American community from c. 1935 to c. 1975. His archive of nearly 80,000 images is one of the most detailed and intimate records of the black urban experience known today.

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Exhibition Images

In-depth presentations of 987 of Harris's works from the exhibition Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story

About Teenie Harris

The key images, facts, and resources about a legendary photographer and personality

Archive Stories

The history, the stories, and the mysteries surrounding the Teenie Harris Archive

Artist At Work

A 15-minute introduction to the artist and his work, based on the stories and memories of his family, friends, and colleagues

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Browse or search the entire archive of nearly 80,000 images, catch up with the latest research, add your knowledge and insights