I'm trying to find a copy of a 70s underground publication.
June 10, 2011 10:46 AM Subscribe
I am trying to locate a actual copy(or more than one) of an underground newspaper called The Daily Blotter, which was published in the '70s in State College, PA.
As far as I can tell, it was reasonably well known, at least for a small independent publication. It was owned/published by Jim Bender, who passed away in his 40's(The newspaper was published in his mid-20's).
Auburn University in Alabama has some of its issues on microfilm. I may see if I can at least get digital copies that way.
Are there resources that help people find things like this? Do you know of someplace that some how specializes in selling old, yellowed, copies of independent 70's publications?
As far as I can tell, it was reasonably well known, at least for a small independent publication. It was owned/published by Jim Bender, who passed away in his 40's(The newspaper was published in his mid-20's).
Auburn University in Alabama has some of its issues on microfilm. I may see if I can at least get digital copies that way.
Are there resources that help people find things like this? Do you know of someplace that some how specializes in selling old, yellowed, copies of independent 70's publications?
Worldcat.org?
posted by Ideefixe at 11:01 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by Ideefixe at 11:01 AM on June 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Yep, I meant to link to Penn State too. They also have it on microfilm. I'll probably make a project of calling these libraries and seeing what they can get me in high res digital format, but aside from being an external inquiry(although who knows, maybe they aren't that busy with students), I'm actually really hoping to find a physical copy.
(Worldcat.org finds the two previously mentioned microfilm copies. Thank you, though!)
posted by sawdustbear at 11:05 AM on June 10, 2011
(Worldcat.org finds the two previously mentioned microfilm copies. Thank you, though!)
posted by sawdustbear at 11:05 AM on June 10, 2011
Response by poster: Oops, I was understanding Worldcat.org incorrectly - several libraries, including some more convenient to me, have it on microfilm. Still looking for a physical copy, though!
But thank you very much for pointing me in that direction!
posted by sawdustbear at 11:10 AM on June 10, 2011
But thank you very much for pointing me in that direction!
posted by sawdustbear at 11:10 AM on June 10, 2011
Best answer: Looks like Joseph Eagle was the art director, among other things. Bet he has a copy or two lying around. You could email him.
At the bottom of that page:
1976 - 1979 ART DIRECTOR, POLITICAL CARTOONIST, ADVERTISING ARTIST
for The Daily Blotter (Bi-weekly newspaper serving Central PA)
posted by iconomy at 11:19 AM on June 10, 2011
At the bottom of that page:
1976 - 1979 ART DIRECTOR, POLITICAL CARTOONIST, ADVERTISING ARTIST
for The Daily Blotter (Bi-weekly newspaper serving Central PA)
posted by iconomy at 11:19 AM on June 10, 2011
Response by poster: Thank you! I just sent him an email.
posted by sawdustbear at 11:37 AM on June 10, 2011
posted by sawdustbear at 11:37 AM on June 10, 2011
I just checked the Penn State Libraries and they've only got microfilm. You might try the local used bookstore here in State College, Websters. Good luck.
posted by Toekneesan at 1:37 PM on June 10, 2011
posted by Toekneesan at 1:37 PM on June 10, 2011
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posted by PsuDab93 at 10:57 AM on June 10, 2011