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Joe Shuster papers, 1965-1979

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1709
Bib ID 10647062 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992
Title Joe Shuster papers, 1965-1979
Physical Description .25 linear feet (1 half-size document box)
Language(s) English .
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Arrangement

Description

Summary

Contains correspondence with Theodore Nathan, as well as some artwork, greeting cards, and a legal agreement.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Joe Shuster Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2013.2014.M142: Source of acquisition--Bonhams. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--02/06/2014.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers processed ceh 02/06/2014.

Revision Description

2014-03-18 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Joe Shuster was the artist who co-created Superman.

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Series I: Joe Shuster Papers



Box 1 Correspondence, 1965-1979


Box 1 Settlement Agreement Between Jerome Siegel, Joe Shuster, and National Periodical Publications


Box 1 Artwork


Box 1 Artwork: Mounted pencil sketch of Superman.


Box 1 Greeting Cards