REPOhistory Collection, 1993/2002

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], REPOhistory Collection, 1993-2002, Ms2022-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
REPOhistory (Organization)
Abstract:
REPOhistory, which stands for reposessing history, was founded in 1989 in Manhattan, New York City. The organization was founded by artist, scholars, activist, teachers, writers, and historians that wanted to show the relationship of history to contemporary society through public art projects. This collection contains information on the Lower Manhattan Sign Project, Circulation Project, Civil Distubances Project, Out from Under the King George Hotel Project, Urban Encounters Project, and Choice Project, which were all REPOhistory projects.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], REPOhistory Collection, 1993-2002, Ms2022-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains information and printouts about REPOhistory. This collection contains information on the Lower Manhattan Sign Project, Circulation Project, Civil Distubances Project, Out from Under the King George Hotel Project, Urban Encounters Project, and Choice Project, which were all REPOhistory projects. This collection also contains copies of New York Times newspaper articles that mention REPOhistory projects.

Biographical / historical:

REPOhistory, which stands for reposessing history, was founded in 1989 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. The organization was founded by artist, scholars, activist, teachers, writers, and historians that wanted to show the relationship of history to contemporary society through public art projects. The group had a focus on underrepresented communities often omitted from the public historical record. The organization was disbanded in 2001.

Acquisition information:
The REPOhistory Papers were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives in 2002.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the REPOhistory Collection was completed in June 2022.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Articles