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Maggie Thrash collection, Date acquired: 02/07/2019

 

Summary

Creator:
Thrash, Maggie
Abstract:
The literary papers of writer, memoirist, artist, and graphic novelist Maggie Thrash (ze/zir/they/her), who is known for exploring LGBTQ+ issues in their work.
Extent:
1.04 Linear Feet
3 boxes
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes the original artwork for Thrash's graphic novels "Honor Girl" and "Lost Soul, Be a Peace." Content includes concept art, pencil renderings, and watercolors.

Biographical / historical:

"Maggie Thrash is the author of the critically-acclaimed graphic memoirs Honor Girl (a Los Angeles Times Book Prize nominee) and Lost Soul, Be At Peace. Their fiction works include the noir-ish mysteries Strange Truth and Strange Lies, which are set at an oppressive Southern prep school. On their podcast Creep Daze, Thrash discusses Dawson's Creek and the Twilight Saga. Their webcomic, The Cure for Desire, which is currently active, is a gossipy, funny and earnest exploration of the LGBTQ+ literary scene." --Author website (https://www.maggiethrash.com/bio/)

Acquisition information:

Maggie Thrash

Donation.

Arrangement:

Art is separated by graphic novel and arranged according to corresponding book chapter. Miscellaneous sketches are housed together.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA