John Wilcock papers, 1967-1971
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1346
- Bib ID:
- 4079474 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Wilcock, John, 1927-2018
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 5 boxes (5 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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The following boxes are located off-site: 2-5. 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
Letters, announcements, brochures, several typed manuscripts, publications, and clippings relating to the UPS. The letters from underground press publishers, the articles, and the clippings relate to the UPS and to the harassment of UPS member publishers by local communities. Several foreign papers are also represented. There is an incomplete file of LIBERATION NEWS SERVICE news releases, 1968-1970, with related materials. Also, reprints of articles by Wilcock, a file of his publications OTHER SCENES with related materials, COLLAGE, and biographical material.
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged remainder listed and arranged.
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.
The following boxes are located off-site: 2-5. 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
Reproductions 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); John Wilcock papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Related Materials
For additional material on underground press SEE: Peter G. Stafford papers, 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
Source of acquisition--Wilcock, John. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M-72.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.
Revision Description
June 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH
Biographical / Historical
John Wilcock (1927-2018) with Walter Bowart founded the Underground Press Syndicate (UPS) in 1967.
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