Roger Taft Comics Collection, 1946-2007
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1747
- Bib ID:
- 11337950 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Taft, Roger
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- 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.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
A collection of a veriety of comics, including Mad Magazine and Zap, as well as individual artists, including R. Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, and S. Clay Wilson.
Arrangement
The comics are arranged in eight series, by artist and by title.
- I: R. Crumb:
- II: Zap:
- III: Gilbert Shelton:
- IV: S. Clay Wilson:
- V: Other:
- VI: Classics:
- VII: Modern:
- VIII: Mad Paperbacks:
Using the Collection
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 off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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.
Many of the items in this collection are fragile.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Roger Taft Comics Collection; 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
2014.2015.M113: Source of acquisition--Taft. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--3/25/2015.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed, 03/27/2015 PTL
Revision Description
2015-03-27 File created.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Roger Taft is a collector of comics.
Subject Headings
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