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A - B, 1969

 Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The Astral Projection, an Albuquerque underground newspaper, began publishing in 1968. The paper belonged to the Underground Press Syndicate. As a member, they participated in exchanges with other alternative presses, receiving free copies of other underground newspapers in exchange for their own. The exchange copies received comprise the bulk of this collection and represents only papers published outside New Mexico. These are not complete series of underground newspapers, but are samples of over 300 titles published between 1967-1975. Most of them represent leftist social and political thought. Also included are a few publications from various political and religious organizations.

An addition to this collection was processed in October 2001. This addition consists of titles which are new to the collection as well as added issues of titles already in the collection. The newspapers came from various sources. Some of the titles were published as late as 1993.

Dates

  • 1969

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 93 boxes (35.2 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451