Latino Comics Collection
Scope and Contents Note
A collection of Latino comics and graphic novels acquired from bookseller Libros Latinos in 2012. The collection includes comic books, zines, graphic novels, posters, and ephemera. Comic artists include José Cabrera, Jaime Crespo, Rafael Navarro, Javier Hernandez, and Octavio Rodriguez, among others.
Periodic additions to the collection are ongoing. Other additions are noted in the inventory.
Dates
- Creation: 1992-2015
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Historical Note
San Francisco bookseller Libros Latinos was founded in 1973.
Full Extent
4 linear feet
Abstract
A collection of Latino comics and graphic novels acquired from San Francisco-based bookseller Libros Latinos. The collection includes comic books, zines, graphic novels, posters, and ephemera.
Arrangement Note
The Libros Latinos Latino Comics Collection is organized alphabetically by author.
Acquisition Information
Purchase.
Accession numbers: 2012-20, 2014-05, 2016-03
Processing Information
Collection processed by Benson staff, circa 2013.
2016 Additions processed by Carla O. Alvarez, 2018.
- Title
- Libros Latinos Latino Comics Collection
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2018 July: Finding revised by Carla O. Alvarez.
- 2021 February: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
- 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.
- 2026: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez.
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu