Overview of the Riot Grrrl Collection

The Riot Grrrl Collection documents the evolution of the Riot Grrrl movement, particularly in the years between 1989 and 1996. Because Riot Grrrl was (and is) both a political and a cultural movement, its output was diverse, including writing, music, performance, film, activism, photography, video, and original art, as well as documentation of activism and performance. This research collection provides primary resources for scholars and others who are interested in feminism, punk activism, queer theory, gender theory, DIY culture, print history, and music history….(click link to read more from the NYU site.)

Collection Development Policy 

Since the founding of the Collection in 2009, the collection mandate has expanded to included documentation of queer and feminist activism and performance that emerged from or was inspired by Riot Grrrl in the late 1990s.

This research collection provides primary resources for scholars who are interested in feminism, punk activism, queer theory, gender theory, DIY culture, and music history.

• Becca Albee Grrrl Collection, ca. 1992-1996 
• Mark Anderson and Positive Force DC Riot Grrrl Collection 
• Ramdasha Bikceem Riot Grrrl Collection, 1974-1998 (bulk 1991-1995) 
• Tammy Rae Carland “I (heart) Amy Carter” Riot Grrrl Collection, 1989-1996 
• Tammy Rae Carland Riot Grrrl Zine Collection, 1988-2002 
• Teresa Carmody Ladyfest 2000 Collection, 1999-2002 
• Kathryn Diehl Riot Grrrl Collection 
• Frances Duncan Riot Grrrl Collection 
• Johanna Fateman Riot Grrrl Collection, 1991-2006 
• Zan Gibbs Riot Grrrl Zine Collection, 1987-2003 (bulk 1992-1997) 
• Kathleen Hanna Papers, 1988-2005 
• Sheila Heti Riot Grrrl Collection, 1994-1997 
• Elena Humphreys Riot Grrrl Collection, 1972-1998 (bulk 1991-1996) 
• Milly Itzhak Riot Grrrl Collection, ca. 1992-1997 
• Lucretia Tye Jasmine Riot Grrrl Collection, 1987-2017 
• Gina Johnson Riot Grrrl Zines, 1993-1995 
• Ladyfest 2000 Collection, 2000-2001 
• Kelly Marie Martin Riot Grrrl Zine Collection, 1977-2001 (Bulk 1992-1998) 
• Melbourne Rock ‘n’ Roll High School Archive, 1991-1998 
• Mr. Lady Archive, 1992-2005 
• Molly Neuman Riot Grrrl Collection, 1986-2002 (Bulk 1988-1996) 
• Mimi Thi Nguyen Zine Collection, in Collaboration with the People of Color Zine Project, 1992-1998 
• Outpunk Archive, 1989-1998 
• Tara Rodgers Pink Noises Riot Grrrl Collection 
• Riot Grrrl Publicity Collection, 1992-1996 
• Yan Sham-Shackleton Riot Grrrl Collection, 1990-1999 
• Laura Splan Riot Grrrl Collection, 1992-2011 (Bulk 1994-2005) 
• Lucy Thane Riot Grrrl Collection, 1993-1995 
• Allison Wolfe Riot Grrrl Collection, circa 1992 

How to access materials in the Riot Grrrl Collection:

NYU Special Collections Information – to request special collections materials, all users will need a Special Collections Research Account

Notes:

*Access must be requested in advance, walk-in visitors cannot be accommodated. 

*Appointments are necessary for all researchers who wish to consult archival and manuscript materials. 

*Reading room seats are limited, and appointment slots are often filled months in advance.

Location:

Fales Library & Special Collections (Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012), fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596

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