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Agentzia Press Archive

 Collection
Identifier: MS54

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The Agentzia Press Archive consists of files kept by its co-founder and editor, Jochen Gerz. The archive contains correspondence, manuscripts by various authors (including typescripts, original graphics, photocollages, photographs, exhibition catalogs, and some published material), some production materials of the Agentzia Press and monographs and serials associated with Agentzia authors.

Dates

  • 1962-1972

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

15 Boxes

Additional Description

Abstract

The "Agentzia" publishing house was founded in 1968 by Jochen Gerz and Jean-François Bory. The Agentzia Press Archive consists of files kept by Gerz. The files contain correspondence, manuscripts (including typescripts, original graphics, photocollages, photographs, exhibition catalogs), some production materials of the Agentzia Press, and monographs and serials associated with Agentzia authors.

Arrangement

The Agentzia Press Archive is organized into: correspondence (in alphabetical order by surname); manuscripts (typescripts, graphics, photocollages and other original work; in alphabetical order by surname); Jochen Gerz production material (in alphabetical order); Agentzia production material; monographs and exhibition catalogs (in alphabetical order by surname); serials; and anthologies--cataloging in processs (in alphabetical order).

Acquisition Information

The Agentzia Press Archive was acquired directly from Jochen Gerz in 1973.

Related Materials

For related material see also the following collections: Jan Herman, Carl Weissner, and Loujon Press/Outsider.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff, c. 1973.

Finding aid reformatted Feb. 23, 1996.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Agentzia Press Archive
Date
1995-03-28
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
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