Libby Gilbert Zine collection, 1981-2009

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Summary

Creator:
Gilbert, Libby
Abstract:
Libby Gilbert is a zine collector and publisher. Gilbert's zines include The Ten Condiments (1988-1989) and Ancient Grandma Secrets (1990-1997). Collection includes Gilbert's zines, acquired through trade, purchase, or self-publishing. Most zines focus on music or culture. Collection is arranged alphabetically by zine title. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Extent:
4.75 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.00450

Background

Scope and content:

In February 2012, Libby Gilbert donated her personal collection of music zines and magazines, comprising 47 different titles and over 100 issues in total. Originally obtained through trade, purchase, or self-publishing, the titles in her collection span the years 1981-1996, and the common thread is the underground rock music scene in the United States and abroad, with particular focus on the Pacific Northwest, where she lived during much of that time. In 1988 and 1989, she published music and poetry zine The Ten Condiments with Kaija Campos (then Kaija Berleman), and later published her own music zine, Ancient Grandma Secrets, from 1990-1997. A 2022 addition to this collection expanded the title list and includes includes zine originals (layouts, art, etc.) from Ancient Grandma Secrets and Ten Condiments.

Biographical / historical:

Libby Gilbert is a zine collector and publisher. Gilbert's zines include The Ten Condiments (1988-1989) and Ancient Grandma Secrets (1990-1997). A native of Oregon, Libby attended college there and later spent three years in Tucson, Arizona, where she continued to publish Ancient Grandma Secrets, before relocating to central California to pursue a career in science. During the 1980s, her favorite musical sub-genre was second-wave garage psychedelic rock. To this day she remains a sucker for a well-crafted melody.

Acquisition information:
The Libby Gilbert Zine Collection was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2012 and 2022.
Processing information:

Processed by Meghan Lyon, March 2012

Encoded by Meghan Lyon, March 2012

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2012-0043, 2022-0010.

Updated by Leah Tams, March 2022.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by zine title. Some folders include original materials related to the zine.

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