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Punk archive

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1050

  • Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection is mainly comprised of Punk flyers advertising venues and times for performances of punk bands. These flyers display unique art with dramatic designs representative of the punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Flyers advertise for well-known bands, such as U2, The Talking Heads, The Dead Kennedy’s, and local bands. The flyers also have a variety of venues that were integral to the Punk movements, such a Mabohay and On Broadway. The collection contains flyers from both San Francisco and Rancho Cucamonga. The collection also depicts later forms of the punk movement, with zines from 1983-2011 of MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL, a not-for-profit monthly zine, which depicts the punk lifestyle across the United States and the world. A newsletter is included in the collection, asking for punks to peacefully resist police brutality.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-2011

Language of Materials

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.

Biographical/ Historical note

The collection was purchased by an antiquated book seller in 2013 with additional purchases from various booksellers in later years. The collection is comprised of materials surrounding Punk music and lifestyle, mainly from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. The punk scene began to emerge in the United States around the mid- 1970s. Over time, there has been a wider variety and range of punk subgroups. Most punk groups are considered to be anti- establishment and questioning of authoritative powers. The punk scene has developed a specific form of music and artwork, which can be seen throughout the collection.

Extent

5.2 Linear Feet (3 record boxes, 5 document boxes)

Abstract

The Punk archive contains materials relating to the punk scene of the late 1970’s and 1980’s. Flyers depict punk bands and famous punk venues from San Francisco and Rancho Cucamonga. These flyers display unique art and designs representative of the punk movement. In addition, there is a newsletter from Orange, California encouraging peaceful resistance to police brutality aimed at punks and a collection of zines from MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL.

Arrangement

This collection has been arranged in the following series:

Series 1: Flyers, 1980-1986 and undated

Series 2: Newsletter, undated

Series 3: Posters, undated

Series 4: Zines, 1983 - 2011

The materials have been arranged alphabetically by folder title within each series.

Physical location

Please consult repository.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 2013 and 2014.

Accruals

The collection will continue to grow as additional materials become available.

Processing Information

Processed by Phoebe Huth in 2014 in the Claremont Center for Engagement with Primary Sources (CCEPS), with assistance from Lisa Crane. The materials in the collection were removed from a binder and binder sleeves and placed into acid free folders. Addition of MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL issues processed by Sara Chetney in 2017.

Title
Punk Archive
Author
Phoebe Huth, CCEPS Fellow, Fall 2014
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

Contact:
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States