Trina Robbins Collection
SPEC.CGA.TR
Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections
3.25 Linear feet
Bulk, 1979-1993
1904-2009
The Trina Robbins Collection was donated by Ms. Robbins in September and December 1993. It is primarily correspondence and reproductions of art related to her book
A Century of Women Cartoonists. The collection also includes fanmail pertaining to the comics
Misty [Marvel] and
California Girls [Eclipse], and documents related to a ten week online comic writing class at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which Ms. Robbins taught in the Fall of 2005. In 2017, Ms. Robbins donated VHS cassettes, audio cassette recordings, and DVD recordings of her work.
(5) boxes
English
Robbins, Trina
Arrangement of Materials
The Trina Robbins collection is organized into four series. The first series contains correspondence and reproductions pertaining to the book,
A Century of Women Cartoonists. The series is made up of two boxes and are arranged alphabetically by the artist's last name. Series two (box three), contains fanmail pertaining to the comic
Misty (Marvel). Series three (box four) contains materials related to a ten week online comic writing class at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which Ms. Robbins taught in the Fall of 2005. The fourth series in the 2017 accession of recordings of program by Ms. Robbins.
[Series 1: Correspondence and reproductions of art related
A Century of Women Cartoonists](ref9)
[Series 2: Fanmail](ref111)
[Series 3: Comic Writing Class - Minneapolis College of Art and Design](ref113)
[Series 4: 2017 Accession](ref115)
Acquisitions Information
Donated by Trina Robbins. Correspondence and picture files pertaining to
A Century of Women Cartoonists were acquired in 1993. Collection of fanmail for
Misty [Marvel] and
California Girls [Eclipse] were received in 2005. Materials related to the MCAD course were received August 10, 2009. An additional gift was made in 2017.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Trina Robbins Collection, SPEC.CGA.TR, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Ohio State University
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Contains DVDs, cassette tapes, and videocassettes.
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for use, but may be used in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum reading room only. Audio/visual materials and computer media may need a use copy produced before access is allowed.
Processing Information
Finding aid written by: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum staff, 2009.
Use of Materials
Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright, and are made available for research and educational purposes. In general, the OSU Libraries do not own the copyright for materials from our collections and cannot grant copyright permissions for these materials. The user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exceptions to the law. Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and do not require permission to use.
Scope and Content
The Trina Robbins Collection was donated by Ms. Robbins in September and December 1993. It is primarily correspondence and reproductions of art related to her book
A Century of Women Cartoonists. The collection also includes fanmail pertaining to the Marvel comic,
Misty, and documents related to a ten week online comic writing class at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which Ms. Robbins taught in the Fall of 2005. The 2017 accession includes VHS video cassettes, audio cassette tapes, and DVD recordings of her work.
Separated Materials
Original art has been separated and cataloged in the museum’s
art database.
Accruals note
Additional acquisition material is expected
Robbins, Trina
Correspondence and reproductions of art related
A Century of Women Cartoonists
Series 1
1904-1993
Aoki, Deb
TR 1
1
[undated]
Barr, Donna
TR 1
2
[undated]
Berube, Liz
TR 1
3
[1967-1969]
Blanchard, Martha
TR 1
4
[undated]
Boardman, Dorothy Cochran
TR 1
5
[undated]
Bobcage, Angela
TR 1
6
[1990]
Brandon, Barbara
TR 1
7
[1990]
Brinkley, Nell
TR 1
8
[1992]
Brown, M.K.
TR 1
9
[1980]
Burvik, Odin (Berwick, Mabel)
TR 1
10
[undated]
Buell, Marge Henderson
TR 1
11
[1992, 1946]
Carew, Kate
TR 1
12
[1902]
Cochran, Dot
TR 1
13
[1962, 1984, 1992]
Cochrun, Paty
TR 1
14
[1978, 1985]
Cool, Anna Maria
TR 1
15
[1992]
Conner, Dale
TR 1
16
[1941]
Cory, Fanny Y.
TR 1
17
[1902-1925]
Curtis, Eliza
TR 1
18
[1910]
Doucet, Julie
TR 1
19
[undated]
Dowling, Leila
TR 1
20
[1992]
Drayton, Grace (Gebbie) (Werderseim, Grace)
TR 1
21
[1910-1932]
Dumm, Edwina
TR 1
22
[1916-1941, 1992]
Fleener, Mary
TR 1
23
[1989]
Frankenstein, Flower
TR 1
24
[undated]
Frayden, Ramona
TR 1
25
[undated]
Gamble, Merna
TR 1
26
[undated]
Gebbie, Melinda (Clothilde)
TR 1
27
[undated]
Gregory, Roberta
TR 1
28
[1991]
Harvey, Alice
TR 1
29
[1936]
Hays, Ethel (Mrs. W. C. Simmons)
TR 1
30
[1925-1931]
Hays, Margaret Gebbie
TR 1
31
[1908]
Hays, Mary A.
TR 1
32
[1917]
Henderson, Marjorie (Lyman)
TR 1
33
[1984]
Hope, Christina
TR 1
34
[1992]
Hollander, Nicole
TR 1
35
[1992]
Hudzietz, Virginia (Huget, Virginia Clark; Maslin, Virginia)
TR 1
36
[1929-1944, 1990-1991]
Hulme, Etta (Parks)
TR 1
37
[1990]
Johnston, Lynn
TR 1
38
[undated]
Kaalberg, Barb
TR 1
39
[1992]
Kalish, Nancy
TR 1
40
[undated]
Kaula, Edna
TR 1
41
[undated]
Kelly, Selby (Mrs. Walt Kelly)
TR 1
42
[1978, 1992]
Kiely, Molly
TR 1
43
[1992]
King, Faye
TR 1
44
[1916-1918]
Kovick, Kris
TR 1
45
[1991]
Krebs, Columba
TR 1
46
[1980]
Kryttre, Krystyne
TR 1
47
[undated]
Lasker, Suzanna (Lasker, Suzu)
TR 1
48
[undated]
Lay, Carol
TR 1
49
[1986]
Leschen, Caryn
TR 1
50
[1992]
Links, Marty
TR 1
51
[1946]
Lyvely, Chin (Chevely, Lynn; Farmer, Joyce)
TR 1
52
[1977]
McClarty, Doris
TR 2
1
[1955]
McMein, Neysa
TR 2
2
[undated]
Marrs, Lee
TR 2
3
[undated]
Marten, Hazel Pratt
TR 2
4
[undated]
Medley, Linda
TR 2
5
[undated]
Mendez, Barbra ("Willy")
TR 2
6
[1984-1992]
Messick, Dale
TR 2
7
[1991]
Mills, Tarpe (Mills, June)
TR 2
8
[1942, 1979]
Moe, Claire S.
TR 2
9
[undated]
Mohr, Jean
TR 2
10
[1903]
Moisenwitsch, Carol
TR 2
11
[1984]
Munson, Cecilia Paddock
TR 2
12
[undated]
Natalie, Andrea
TR 2
13
[undated]
O'Neill, Rose
TR 2
14
[1935, 1991]
Organ, Marjorie
TR 2
15
[1902, 1991-1992]
Ormes, Jackie
TR 2
16
[1993]
Orr, Martha
TR 2
17
[1939-1941]
Paley, Nina
TR 2
18
[1992]
Parker, Gladys
TR 2
19
[1944-1945]
Patenaude, "Pat"
TR 2
20
[undated]
Pearson, Vee Quintal
TR 2
21
[1947, 1982]
Pettit, Nan
TR 2
22
[undated]
Pini, Richard and Pini, Wendy
TR 2
23
[1992]
Price, Katherine
TR 2
24
[undated]
Quarles, Louise
TR 2
25
[undated]
Rausch, Barbara
TR 2
26
[undated]
Renee, Lily
TR 2
27
[undated]
Richards, Terry
TR 2
28
[1974]
Robbins, Trina (1)
TR 2
29
[1974-1993]
Robbins, Trina (2)
TR 2
30
[1992-1993]
Rudahl, Sharon
TR 2
31
[1975]
Rudin, Kay
TR 2
32
[undated]
Salter, Stephanie
TR 2
33
[1992]
Seda, Dori
TR 2
34
[undated]
Severin, Marie
TR 2
35
[undated]
Sexton, C.M.
TR 2
36
[undated]
Slate, Barbara
TR 2
37
[undated]
Smith, Christine (Lyttle)
TR 2
38
[1959]
Smyth, Fiona
TR 2
39
[1991]
Terry, Hilda
TR 2
40
[1992]
Thompson, Christie
TR 2
41
[undated]
Tribit, Inez Townsend
TR 2
42
[1904]
Tuttle, Holly K.
TR 2
43
[undated]
Urfer, Dorothy
TR 2
44
[undated]
Valleau, Janice
TR 2
45
[undated]
Webb, Kathleen
TR 2
46
[1989-1992]
Wood, Julie
TR 2
47
[undated]
A Century of Women Cartoonists
TR 2
48
[1992-1993]
Paste-ups
TR 2
49
[undated]
Fanmail
Series 2
1990s
Fanmail pertaining to
Misty (Marvel) and
California Girls [Eclipse]
TR 3
1990s
Comic Writing Class - Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Series 3
2005
Materials related to a ten week online comic writing class at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design
TR 4
2005
2017 Accession
Series 4
1978-2009
Wonder Woman
TR 5
1
2009
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
DVD
Scope and Content
DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Two Disc Special Edition
Wonder Woman
TR 5
2
2009
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
DVD
Scope and Content
DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Two Disc Special Edition
The PEOPs Show
TR 5
3
2006
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
DVD
Scope and Content
Produced by Killer Banshee Studios & Fly, Vol. 1, DVD Release
Comicology.TV, Season 1
TR 5
4
2007
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
DVD
Scope and Content
A Television News Magazine Featuring news and interviews about Comic Strips, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Sci Fi/Fantasy and TV
Telling Stories, The Comic Book Creators
TR 5
5
2005
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
DVD
Scope and Content
with special guests: Bruce Timm, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, Trina Robbins, Jimmy Palmiotti, Steve Englehart, Arnold Drake, Adam Hughes, Greg Rucka
Comic Strips: The Continuous Art by Arn Saba
TR 5
6
1979 February
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
programme 1 and 2
Comic Strips: The Continuous Art by Arn Saba
TR 5
7
1979 February
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
programme 3 "But Is It Art? and programme 4 "The Great Romancers"
Comic Strips: The Continuous Art by Arn Saba
TR 5
8
1979 February
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
programme 5 and 6
Arn Saba: Morningside
TR 5
9
1980
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
KPFA, Jennifer Stone
TR 5
10
1998-1999
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
Side A: KPFA "Cover to Cover" June 15, 1999 Side B: KPFA "Cover to Cover" January 13, 1998
Ms.Wuff [Whuff] Reading
TR 5
11
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
Tape 1 of 2
Ms Whuff [Wuff] Reading
TR 5
12
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
Side A: Ms. Whuff Reading, Tape 2 of 2 Side B: KPFA
CBC Radio Programs
TR 5
13
1981
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
Side A: The Katzengrammer Kids, Arn Saba, October 10, 1981 Side B: Little Orphan Annie, Arb Saba, April 16, 1981
Andrew Stiller's "Lavender"
TR 5
14
1978 May 25
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
Andrew Stiller's Lavender"; Libretto by Trina Robbins, Opera Anticae Moderna, James P. Cassaro, dir.; Paul d'Amore, conductor Recorded May, 25, 1978; Baird Hall, SUNY at Buffalo Cast in order of appearance: Lavender, Elaine Knecht; Natasha the Sphinx, Elaine Moise; Rohan the Great, Evan Denmark
KYW TV/PBS Programs
TR 5
15
1978
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Trina on "Feeling Free", KYW TV 3, Philadelphia, 1978, "WASP" Special PBS, "Silver Winds & Santiago Blue"
grrlyshow
TR 5
16
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
18 min
Microsoft Kids Programming
TR 5
17
1995 July 19
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Equity Conference Video, Kids Panel Video, Length 7:30
Equity in Technology Seminar
TR 5
18
1995 July 24
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Tape 1 of 2, Speakers: Amy Lorio, Elizabeth DeBold, Michailene Christini-Risley, Barbara Hanscome, Judith Day Seidel, & Trina Robbins; Length 22:501
Equity in Technology Seminar
TR 5
19
1995 July 24
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Tape 2 of 2, Speakers: Amy Lorio, Elizabeth DeBold, Michailene Christini-Risley, Barbara Hanscome, Judith Day Seidel, & Trina Robbins; length, 1:58:00
Trina Robbins on The Anti-Gravity Room
TR 5
20
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Episode #48, YTV Canada
Trina Robbins on The Anti-Gravity Room
TR 5
21
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cassette Tape
Scope and Content
YTV Canada
Trina Robbins on The Anti-Gravity Room
TR 5
22
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
YTV Canada
Unbreakable
TR 5
23
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Unbreakable, Comic Books and Superheroes
TR 5
24
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Comic Books and Superheroes "Unbreakable" DVD, Producer: Jennifer Peterson
Unbreakable
TR 5
25
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
30 minutes of Trina Robbins: Unbreakable DVD, Learning Channel, BBC
SEXTV
TR 5
26
2000 March 25
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Episode 2-16, "Erotic Comix", half-hour special
On TV IMAGINE
TR 5
27
1992 April 21
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Wisconsin Public Television program
Batman
TR 5
28
1989 June
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
BBC program
White 1632, Instructional Video
TR 5
29
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
The Back Issue Bin #2: The Woman-friendly World of Comics
TR 5
30
1997
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Episode contains interview with Trina Robbins conducted in February 1997; item includes video cassette tape and handwritten card addressed to Trina Robbins.
American Comix: A Century of Woman Cartoonist
TR 5
31
circa 1990s September 1
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Trina Robbins, Wednesday, September 21st [year not included]
Prisoner of Gravity
TR 5
32
1994 March 30
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Item includes video cassette tape of "Prisoner of Gravity" and post-card addressed to Trina Robbins
Sci-Fi Buzz Show and NBC Night Side
TR 5
33
1994 October 2-circa 1996 December
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Video cassette tape containing Sci-Fi Buzz Show #080, featuring Trina Robbins profile, originally aired October 2, 1994; and NBC "Night Side" with Trina Robbins in piece about S.F. City, circa December 1996
Superheroes
TR 5
34
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
The Learning Channel, 45 min.
Top Ten Comic Book Heroes
TR 5
35
2002 May
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Fulcrum TV present Top Ten Comic Book Heroes, duration 51:02
The Bug Girl Show
TR 5
36
circa 1990s July 23
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
The Bug Girl Show, Thursday 10pm, July 23 [no year listed]; 28 mins
CBS News Program
TR 5
37
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
CBS News, "Video Games & Girls"; Rene, Trina, and Hawaii High
Fashion Show and The Writing Life
TR 5
38
2003 February 22
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Video cassette tape includes a Fashion Show (Feburary 22, 2003), 10 min; and The Writing Life feat. Trina Robbins, 28 min
TRINA*!!
TR 5
39
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Title from available information on VHS label.
Cal Queen
TR 5
40
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
Title from available information on VHS label.
Trina R
TR 5
41
undated
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video Cassette
Scope and Content
30 min w/ D. [Lupoff]; VIACOM 30 min; included with video cassette tape is Trina Robbins business postcard. Title from available information on VHS label.