Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Preliminary Guide to the Real Comet Press Records 1981-1996
MSSM.089
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Creator
- Real Comet Press Real Comet Press
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Real Comet Press Records
- ID
- MSSM.089
- Date [inclusive]
- 1981-1996
- Extent
- 84 linear feet, 76 boxes plus loose oversized materials.
- Location
- (MASC staff use) MS.1999.44: 4-4-5-3; MS.2011.14: 2-9-26-1.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Records of the Real Comet Press of Seattle, WA.
Biography/History
In 1981, Cathy Hillenbrand, at that time the owner of the Comet Tavern in Seattle, founded the Real Comet Press. The press published books, primarily comic art and political and social commentary by regional avant-garde artists such as Lynda Barry, Art Chantry, Ruth Hayes, and Michael Dougan.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of business records of the Real Comet Press, including administrative records, correspondence, and book production materials such as artwork.
A preliminary inventory for the larger accession, MS.1999.44, is available at the repository (filed with box 1).
Arrangement
This collection is unprocessed, and remains in the order created by the donor. A preliminary inventory is available at the repository for the materials received in 1999 (MS.1999.44).
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries 2018-08-07
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
Collection restricted. Deed of Gift and letter dated July 10, 2002 specify portions of the collection to be closed until December 31, 2050. Because the references are not easily identifiable with the existing box labeling, no researcher access is permitted without prior MASC staff review.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply. The Real Comet Press retains all intellectual rights.
Acquisition Information
Cathy Hillenbrand, Publisher of the Real Comet Press, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in multiple installments beginning in 1999 (MS.1999.44, MS.2011.14).
Processing Information
This is an unprocessed collection.
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Fmo(s) :
- Real Comet Press
Subject(s)
- Publishers and publishing--Archives
- Publishers and publishing