Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection, 1990-2016

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Summary

Title:
Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection
Dates:
1990-2016
Abstract:
The Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection consists of comic books, zines, and posters that were written, illustrated, and in some instances, published by Chicano and Latino artists. With the exception of Michael Aushenker, prominent author of the series ‘The Nine Lives of El Gato’, the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection is primarily comprised of comic books by Latino artists. Comic book collaborations between well-known Latino artists such as Rafael Navarro and non-Hispanic authors such as Mike Wellman are included in the collection. Other prominent artists represented in the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection include Octavio Rodriguez, Crystal Gonzalez, the Hernandez brothers, Mario, Gilbert, and Javier, J. Gonzo, and Carlos Saldaña.
Extent:
2 boxes (1.7 linear feet) and 1 flat file drawers
Language:
English and Languages represented in the collection: English and Spanish.
Preferred citation:

Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection, MSS-2015-06-05, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection consists of comic books, zines, and posters that were written, illustrated, and in some cases, published by Chicano and Latino artists. With the exception of Michael Aushenker, prominent author of the series 'The Nine Lives of El Gato', and other non-Hispanic comic book artists, the collection is primarily representative of Latino artists. Comic book collaborations between well-known Latino artists such as Rafael Navarro and non-Hispanic authors such as Mike Wellman are included in the collection. Other prominent artists represented in the Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection include Octavio Rodriguez, Crystal Gonzalez, the Hernandez brothers, Mario, Gilbert, and Javier, J. Gonzo, and Carlos Saldaña. The primary language used throughout the collection is English, however, Spanish words and phrases can often be found interspersed in the titles and stories of the comic books and zines.

Acquisition information:
The items in this collection were donated to the Special Collections by Kathryn Blackmer Reyes from the Cultural Heritage Center at the San Jose State University.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Natalie Sanchez, June 2015. Additional accrual rehousing completed, and finding aid updated, by Rita Wang, October 2016.

Arrangement:

This collection has been arranged into two series: Series I. Comic Books and Series II. Posters.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Natalie Sanchez
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-11-01 12:08:02 -0700 .

Access and use

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files from or derived from these collections is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Chicano Latino Comic Books Collection, MSS-2015-06-05, San Jose State University Library, Special Collections & Archives.

Location of this collection:
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0028, US
Contact:
408-808-2062
special.collections@sjsu.edu
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