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Wertz Art and Architecture Library Zine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Coll. Zin

Scope and Contents

This zine collection contains two series: the teaching collection, which is comprised of zines made by creators outside Miami University purchased or donated to the collection and used as examples for zine workshop instruction and the workshop colletion, which is comprised of zines made by Miami students during in-class zine workshops or other zine events held at the library. Unless noted in the item level record, students were not given a specific assignment with their zines; instead they were encouraged to explore and create what they wanted.

Dates

  • 1969

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Materials do not circulate and are made available to users at Wertz Art and Architecture Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials do not circulate and may only be used in Wertz Art and Architecture Library.

Extent

465 Items (5 boxes)

Abstract

Collection of zines made by Miami students and others. Used primarily for instruction.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged into two series: the teaching collection, which is arranged by subject alphabetically and the workshop collection, which is arranged by semester and class or event.

Physical Location

Wertz Art and Architecture Library, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Zines in the teaching collection were purchased by the arts and humanities librarian or donated by individuals. Zines in the workshop collection were donated by the Miami students or faculty who made them.

Accruals

Further accruals expected.

Title
Inventory of the Wertz Art and Architecture Library Zine Archive, 1969 - Present.
Status
In Progress
Author
Stefanie Hilles, Arts and Humanities Librarian, Wertz Art and Architecture Library
Date
2020-12-29
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Wertz Art & Architecture Library Repository

Contact:
7 Alumni Hall
Oxford Ohio 45056
513-529-6638