Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
Black Superheroes, Sidekicks, and Characters Comic Book Collection
Date(s)
Extent
7 boxes
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
These comics were created in countries that were ruled by colonial powers in Africa, namely Italy, France, Belgium, and Spain. The comics are both individual copies and bound volumes with numerous copies. They date from around 1926 to 1973.
System of arrangement
The comics are listed by subject and represent two separate acquisitions from 2010 and 2011.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to secure those rights when needed. Permission to reproduce does not constitute permission to publish. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright, literary property rights, and libel.
Languages of the material
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Library Enhancement Funding Proposal submitted by Dr. Kimberly Brown, Associate Professor of English/Africana Studies Director. Bib #3878531 (2011) was processed into the 2010 existing collection.
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Science fiction and fantasy collections
Related descriptions
Notes element
General note
Bib #3878531 (2011)
Specialized notes
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Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Rebecca Hankins.