Collection Summary
Information for Researchers
Administrative Information
Biographical Information
System of Arrangement
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Momo's Press records
Date (inclusive): 1972-1986
Collection Number: BANC MSS 97/41
Creators :
Momo's Press
Extent:
Number of containers: 8 cartons, 1 box, 2 oversize boxes
Linear feet: 10
Repository: The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
Abstract: The Momo's Press Records consist of editorial files, records of
Shocks magazine, and administrative files. Editorial files contain final copies, manuscripts, and production materials of books
published by Momo's Press as well as correspondence and publicity materials.
Shocks magazine records contain manuscripts, correspondence, and publicity materials. Administrative files consist mainly of grant
applications, with some copyright information and reviews of books published by Momo's Press.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Information for Researchers
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head
of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94270-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The
Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright
owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html .
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Momo's Press Records, BANC MSS 97/41, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Alternate Forms Available
There are no alternate forms of this collection.
Separated Material
12 cassette tapes have been transferred to the Microforms collection of The Bancroft Library.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Shocks (Magazine)--Archives
American poetry--20th century
Poetry--California--Periodicals
Vincent, Stephen, 1941-
Momo's Press--Archives
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
The Momo's Press Records were purchased by The Bancroft Library on July 9, 1996.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Processing Information
Processed at the container level by Lucy Allen in 2006.
Biographical Information
Momo's press was a literary organization founded by Stephen Vincent in June 1972. The press produced
Shocks magazine, a critical periodical with a focus on poetry and poets of the San Francisco Bay Area and small press books featuring
the work of new writers.
System of Arrangement
Arranged to the container level.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Momo's Press Records consist of editorial files,
Shocks magazine records, and administrative files. Editorial files contain final copies, manuscripts, and production materials
of books published by Momo's Press as well as correspondence and publicity materials.
Shocks magazine records contain manuscripts, correspondence, and publicity materials. Administrative files consist mainly of grant
applications, with some copyright information and reviews of books published by Momo's Press.