This collection consists of artwork, photographs, manuscripts, correspondence, notes, press material, clippings, magazine layouts, private journals, and publications collected and/or created by Jim Yousling, 1947-1995, bulk 1963-1991. Materials include photographs, manuscripts, and press materials gathered and/or created during his editorship of In Touch magazine; personal papers, artwork, and photographs; and photographs produced out of Yousling's Phantom Studios.

James Milo Yousling, better known as Jim, was born January 28, 1947, in Washington, Iowa, son of John Leland Yousling and Leona Pauline Huston. He grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and Sycamore, Illinois. He earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design/communications from Michigan State University in 1969 and received a master’s degree in film studies from the University of Southern California in 1971. He spent the bulk of his professional career employed in graphic and art design for publishing and entertainment companies.

8.9 linear feet. 1 archive box + 1 archive carton + 4 archive binders + 2 flat boxes

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections 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.

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.