Al Turner, Splash magazine collection, 1986-2002 1990-2002.

ArchivalResource

Al Turner, Splash magazine collection, 1986-2002 1990-2002.

The collection contains material collected by Al Turner for research on water parks worldwide.

3 boxes (3 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7162119

University of Central Florida, UCF

Related Entities

There are 4 Entities related to this resource.

World Waterpark Association

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American Waterslide Association

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American Waterpark Association

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Turner, Alshea

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Al Turner co-founded the American Waterslide Association in 1980 and in 1981 began publishing a newsletter, News splash, and holding conventions. It was the first organization dealing with water-themed parks and it developed rapidly, changing its name to the World Waterpark Association in 1983. It is a non-profit organization that is now the world's leading water leisure trade association representing 1300 parks and supplier members from 52 countries. From the description of Al Turne...