Sturkey, Don

Don Sturkey (b. 1931) retired as chief photographer of the "Charlotte Observer" in 1989 after 34 years. The native of Lincoln County, Ga., arrived at his profession by chance; Sturkey joined the United States Navy in 1948 and was assigned to shore duty in Washington. He repeatedly asked to be transferred, including to photography school, and in early 1950 he was granted this opportunity. Sturkey went on to be the first staff photographer at the "Shelby Daily Star" and worked there for one summer. He attended Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs, N.C., and joined the staff of the "High Point Enterprise" following college. Sturkey began working at the "Charlotte Observer" in November of 1955.

From the description of Don Sturkey photographic materials, 1951-1989. WorldCat record id: 429920619

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