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:

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:

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:

Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located onsite.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

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:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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