Larry Harmon zine collection LSC.2376
Finding aid prepared by Kelly Besser, 2020.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Online finding aid last updated 2022 August 8.
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Title: Larry Harmon zine collection
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.2376
Physical Description:
10.6 linear feet
(27 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1984-2018
Abstract: Larry Harmon started the independent
Genetic Disorder zine in 1987. Harmon's zine included detailed researching and reporting of the odd tales of Southern California. Harmon participated
in the Kill Zinesters Summer Vacation Tour of 1996 with Darby Romeo of
Ben Is Dead and Noel Tolentino of
Bunnyhop among other zinesters. The Larry Harmon zine collection ranges from 1984-2018 and contains Harmon's collection of zines,
including issues of his own zine
Genetic Disorder.
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located
on this page.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
COLLECTION CONTAINS UNPROCESSED AUDIO MATERIALS: Materials will require assessment and may need further processing for safe
access. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this
page.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights to the physical objects belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. All other rights, including copyright,
are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Larry and JoAnna Harmon, 2018.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Larry Harmon zine collection (Collection 2376). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young
Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Processing Information
Processed by Kelly Besser with assistance from Tess Livesley-O'Neill in 2020.
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Biographical / Historical
Larry Harmon started the independent
Genetic Disorder zine in 1987. Harmon's zine included detailed researching and reporting of the odd tales of Southern California. Harmon participated
in the Kill Zinesters Summer Vacation Tour of 1996 with Darby Romeo of
Ben Is Dead and Noel Tolentino of
Bunnyhop among other zinesters.
Sources:
Christopher, Roy. "Genetic Disorder".
Level, July 3, 2009. https://levelmag.com/shorts/genetic-disorder-zine.
Whiting, Ben. "The Zine Scene / Indie publishers of alternative periodicals hit the road to increase their visibility."
SFGate, June 30, 1996. https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/The-Zine-Scene-Indie-publishers-of-alternative-2976798.php.
Scope and Contents
The Larry Harmon zine collection ranges from 1984-2018 and contains Harmon's collection of zines, including issues of his
own zine
Genetic Disorder.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically by the title of the zine and chronologically within titles.
Related Materials
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Punk culture -- California -- 20th century
Punk rock music
Zines
box 1
10 Things Jesus Wants You to Know - Answer Me!
box 2
The Assassin and The Whiner - Black Market
box 3
Blue Persuasion - Crinkle Hiss
box 7
Feminist Baseball - Flipside
box 10
From the Diane Files - Genetic Disorder
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
CONTAINS UNPROCESSED AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: audiovisual materials are not currently available for access and will require
further processing and assessment. If you have questions about this material please email spec-coll@library.ucla.edu.
box 12
High Heels Slut - Jersey Beat
box 13
Jersey Beat - Maximum RockNRoll
box 18
Panic Button - Rats in the Hallway
box 20
Razorcake - SteamPunk Magazine
box 23
Suburban Voice - Thrift Score
box 24
Ear2TheGround Publications - Zine Guide
box 25
Dregs - Genetic Disorder catalog and issue #16 posters
box 26
Band promotional photographs
box 27
Aaron from the Probe correspondence - Viper Press catalogs
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
CONTAINS UNPROCESSED AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: audiovisual materials are not currently available for access and will require
further processing and assessment. If you have questions about this material please email spec-coll@library.ucla.edu.
