Ellen Kuhfeld papers, 1960s & 1970s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kuhfeld, Ellen
- Extent:
- 2 Linear Feet (1 document box and 1 flat box)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes original art from her comics, fanzines with which she was involved, two novels, and considerable explanatory matter. There is a relatively small amount of original comic art. The rest is fanzines, printed matter, and contextual material. There is a thumbdrive with additional content.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ellen Kuhfeld was a major figure in early comics fandom (as Al Kuhfeld); she created and contributed to fanzines and wrote and drew the comic, "Jack's High," among others. She went on to attend MIT, and became a museum curator and occasional author.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located onsite.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Ellen Kuhfeld Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu