James Gunderson and Peter Coha Comic Book Collection, 1954-2017
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 57 Linear Feet 85 half cartons, 13 document boxes, 1 flat box
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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James Gunderson and Peter Coha Comic Book Collection. MS 472. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of over 3,800 comic books predominantly published by Marvel Comics. The majority of the Marvel comics were produced during the Silver and Bronze Ages of Comic Books, which is characterized by the popularization of the superhero genre. Included are issues featuring the first appearance of Spiderman, The X-Men, and others. Also included are non-Marvel comics published by several other comic book publishers, which are arranged into separate series.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by James L. Gunderson and Peter Coha in 2015-2025.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Kate Dundon. Additions processed by Zoe MacLeod.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for the items in this collection is owned by the creators and their heirs. Reproduction or distribution of any work protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a use is fair use, and to obtain any necessary permissions. For more information see UCSC Special Collections and Archives policy on Reproduction and Use.
- Preferred citation:
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James Gunderson and Peter Coha Comic Book Collection. MS 472. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections and Archives, University Library1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064, US
- Contact:
- (831) 459-2547