REPOhistory CollectionREPOhistory Collection, 1993-2002 Ms.2022.025Tyler Williams, Student WorkerSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2022 (CC0 1.0)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-10-29 07:14:20 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech REPOhistory Collection REPOhistory (Organization) Ms.2022.025 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1993-2002 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. The materials in the collection are in English. Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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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.

 Source of Acquisition

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.

 Administrative History

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.

 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.

 Related Archival Materials

See also the The REPOhistory Archive, MSS 113, Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University Libraries in New York City. The finding aid is available online.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the REPOhistory Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

 Articles REPOhistory Printouts1993-19991REPOhistory News Articles1992-19961