Guide to the Michael Ursiny Collection 1979-1982

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
Michael Ursiny Collection
Creator
Ursiny, Michael
Collection Number
MSS 1144
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)
Date
1979-1982
Abstract
The Michael Ursiny Collection includes zines documenting the Pittsburgh music scene. With a focus on punk rock, the collection includes issues of the Generic Fanzine (written by Ursiny), Fan Tale, New Magazine, Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled, and PTA.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Matthew Strauss.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

Scope and Content Notes

The Michael Ursiny Collection includes zines documenting the Pittsburgh music scene. With a focus on punk rock, the collection includes issues of the Generic Fanzine (written by Ursiny), Fan Tale, New Magazine, Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled, and Pittsburgh's Top Alternatives (PTA). Also included is a copy of Showcase, an entertainment magazine issued by Pitt News, from 1980 that includes an interview with the Rave-ups. The zines include concert and record reviews of local and national acts, interviews, information about local venues and record stores, and other forms of expression and commentary. Pittsburgh bands such as the Shut-ins, the Shakes, and the Wake are among those discussed in the zines.

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Michael Ursiny in 2016.

Archives accession # 2016.0215

Preferred Citation

Michael Ursiny Collection, 1979-1982, MSS 1144 , Detre Library & Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

Preliminary processing by Matthew Strauss on July 31, 2017..

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Subjects

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh (Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • Zines--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
    • Punk rock music-- Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
    • Rock music -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Indie culture--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.

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