Comics Collection: Finding Aid
Special Collections and University Archives
MS-0091
| Background | Topic Variety | Donations | Finding Aid | Container List BackgroundThe concept of the comic can be traced back as far as the visual narratives of prehistoric cave paintings and Egyptian hieroglyphics. The modern comic derives from what many term “the golden age,” specifically with the introduction of Superman. The "man of steel" would trigger a fascination with comic book heroes; heroes which would eventually take a flawed form in the Sixties publications of Marvel Comics. The comic serves not only as a vehicle for super-heroes, but also as a channel for political thought, education, alternative culture, and critiques of society. Contemporary interest in the comic trade, spurred by conventions and independent distribution, fosters a creative environment in which new genres and edgy content drive the scene. Topic VarietyThe comics collection at SDSU is a growing collection with an emphasis in drawn books, independent, small press and mini-comics as well as materials that document the history of comic book culture, and the creative process behind comic book production. We aim to preserve and provide access to these unique publications. Materials in this collection will not circulate beyond the library, but are available to all researchers. We’re actively developing these collections by asking people like you to send donations of comic books, graphic novels, and other materials you think might help us capture this important part of our cultural heritage. This might include original artwork, correspondence between you and your colleagues, and even notes and drafts. Donating to the CollectionPlease contact us to set up an appointment: When you speak to a librarian about making a donation, expect to be asked for specific details about what you'd like to donate, as well as how you acquired the materials. Keep in mind that we don’t take everything (these things cost a lot to store, preserve and keep track of!) so be prepared to keep some things if they duplicate what we already have or aren’t appropriate for the collection. When you bring in your gift, you will be asked to fill out a Gift in Kind form with your contact information and an estimate of how much the gift is worth. Some donors are also asked to fill out a Deed of Gift form, which transfers ownership and rights in the donated materials over to San Diego State University either in part or whole. If the donation is worth over $5,000 you will need to have an independent appraisal done for your tax purposes. We also ask that you include an inventory of the titles and other materials that you are donating. Donating materials does not mean you have to give up copyright. If a collection contains sensitive information, a donor may wish to partially restrict access to the materials. Because our ultimate goal is to make information available for research use, restrictions require a specific sunset date when they will lapse. Donations can be tax-deductible. Finding AidAdministrative Information Access Restrictions Extent Location Processed by Encoded By Contact Information Use Restrictions Preferred Citation Provenance Scope and Content Note Subject Access Terms Related Collections References/Bibliography Container ListDue to the ever-growing nature of this archive, each box's inventory is located on a seperate web page.Box 1 | # | A
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