VCU Libraries zine collection
Scope and Contents
The collection contains approximately 700 zines that were acquired from multiple sources and donors since the 1990s. Self-published by individuals or produced by small groups, the zines represent a wide range of genres including political, personal, DIY, and art zines among others. Many of the zines were created in Virginia or have a connection to Virginia Commonwealth University, but there are also hundreds of zines from other locations, primarily in the United States. Zines that were offered during the annual Richmond Zine Festival since its inception in 2007, are featured prominently in the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1979 - 2017
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Extent
9.24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Zines are arranged alphabetically by title.
Acquisition Information
Donations received from multiple sources since the 1990s.
- Title
- A Guide to the VCU Libraries zine collection, 1985-2017
- Subtitle
- A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Collection number M 560
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections and Archives staff
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the VCU James Branch Cabell Library Repository
Special Collections and Archives 901 Park Avenue
Richmond Virginia 23284 USA US
(804) 828-1108
libjbcsca@vcu.edu