Comics Magazine Association of America records, 1974-1994

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1623
Bib ID:
9510477 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Comics Magazine Association of America
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Files related to the Comic Code Authority. Includes original and photocopied correspondence, memos, and minutes of the CMAA and Code Authority; copies of the code; and a photocopy of a comic about the code.

Arrangement

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

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); Comics Magazine Association of America Records; 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

accn number: Source of acquisition--[source of acquisition]. Method of acquisition--Gift, Purchase, etc; Date of acquisition--date.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Collection-level record describing unprocessed material made public in summer 2018 as part of the Hidden Collections initiative.

Revision Description

2019-06-12 finding aid created by Kevin Schlottmann

Biographical / Historical

The Comics Magazine Association of America (CMAA) was formed in 1954 by a group of publishers committed to the principle that the public deserved decent and wholesome comic books as entertainment for children.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Correspondence CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
minutes (administrative records) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Comics Magazine Association of America CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Caricatures and cartoons CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID