Searching for Africa: The Map Collection of Dr. Jack Franke

The Searching for Africa exhibit features 190 items, primarily European maps, depicting the African continent dating back to the 15th century. Many of these items represent a portion of the more than 500 pieces donated by distinguished alumnus Dr. Jack Franke.

The aim of developing this collection was to broaden the diversity of the holdings of UTA Special Collections and speak to the interests of our student researcher population, as well as place the history of Texas in a global context.