June 2, 2014, Filed Under: Art, Books + Manuscripts, Cataloging, Research + TeachingOodles of Doodles: McSweeney’s first novel The McSweeney’s archive, which the Ransom Center acquired in 2013, is now open for research. Founded in 1998 by Dave Eggers, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern is considered one of the most influential literary journals and publishing houses of its time. McSweeney’s publishes books, Timothy McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, The Believer magazine, the… read more
June 2, 2014, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Cataloging, Research + TeachingWhen is a Comb not a Comb? McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Issue 16 (May 2005) The McSweeney’s archive, which the Ransom Center acquired in 2013, is now open for research. Founded in 1998 by Dave Eggers, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern is considered one of the most influential literary journals and publishing houses of its time. McSweeney’s publishes books, Timothy McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, The Believer magazine, the… read more
July 31, 2013, Filed Under: Books + ManuscriptsUnpacking the McSweeney’s archive When a new archive arrives at the Ransom Center, it is quickly whisked away to a designated quarantine area in our basement. The first order of business is for staff to inspect the collection carefully—under the diligent leadership of one of our conservators—for signs of bugs or mold, or any… read more
