Collection of Mundus Artium Press publications
Scope and Content
The collection of Mundus Artium Press (MAP) publications spans from 1967 to 1984 and contains issues of journals and volumes of poetry from the Department of English at Ohio University and volumes of poetry printed by the MAP in Athens, Ohio. The collection of Mundus Artium: A Journal of International Literature and the Arts is not complete.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1984
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
History of Mundus Artium
Mundus Artium: A Journal of International Literature and the Arts was published as a 6" x 9" paperbound book. Most of the volumes consisted of three numbers, published in the Spring, Summer, and Winter of the same calendar year. Volumes I through V were published by the Department of English at Ohio University. Volumes VI through VIII were published in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the sponsorship of the Carnegie Library. The remaining volumes in the collection were published by the University of Texas at Dallas. The various issues contain the works of international writers of poetry, fiction, drama, and essays, in English translation. Some texts are also printed in the original language. Some of the issues contain photography, drawings, paintings, or sculpture, in addition to writing. Some issues have themes including "Latin American Poetry," "African Writers and Artists," "International Women's Issue" and "Central American Selection."
Extent
1.5 cubic feet
Abstract
The collection of Mundus Artium Press (MAP) publications spans from 1967 to 1984 and contains issues of journals and volumes of poetry from the Department of English at Ohio University and volumes of poetry printed by the MAP in Athens, Ohio.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized alphabetically.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University. Dept. of English Language and Literature (Organization)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Organization)
- University of Texas at Dallas (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection of Mundus Artium Press publications
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository