VCU Libraries zine collection

Location of collection:

Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

James Branch Cabell Library

Virginia Commonwealth University

P.O. Box 842003

901 Park Avenue

Richmond, VA 23284-2003

Contact for questions and access:

POC: SCA Staff

Email: libjbcsca@vcu.edu

Phone: (804) 828-1108

Fax: (804) 828-0151

Web: library.vcu.edu/research-teaching/special-collections-and-archives

Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

VCU Libraries zine collection, 1985-2017, Collection # M 560, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Summary

Extent:

9.24 Linear Feet

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

VCU Libraries zine collection, 1985-2017, Collection # M 560, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Acquisition information:

Donations received from multiple sources since the 1990s.

Arrangement:

Zines are arranged alphabetically by title.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard