Poster collection
Scope and Contents
The Poster Collection consists of posters relating to Williams College events and activities that date from the 1970s to the present. The posters reflect a variety of techniques, including embossing, photocopying, silk screening, and mixed media. Poster subjects include dance, theatre, music, lectures, film and much more.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-present and undated
Conditions Governing Access
The Poster Collection is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.
Conditions Governing Use
In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Please consult with staff regarding questions about publishing materials from Williams Special Collections. Researchers are responsible for handling any copyright issues that may be associated with collections and materials.
Extent
25.74 Linear Feet (11 flat file boxes, 1 telescope box)
7 Broadsides
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
Library Shelving Facility and L2 Storage (Oversize Drawer 1d)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from Williams College departments, dates vary. Source unknown for a significant number of posters.
Processing Information
Processed by Colleen Partenope, June 1999. Reprocessed by Cindy Ge, 2022. Posters stored at the Library Shelving Facility have not been processed.
- Title
- Poster collection
- Author
- Nash, Katie and Laura Zepka
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Williams College Archives Repository
Sawyer Library
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267
specialcollections@williams.edu