Wertz Art and Architecture Library Zine Collection
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
- Creation: 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
7 Alumni Hall
Oxford Ohio 45056
513-529-6638