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Originally Posted by SonikJesus

So I'm working on my senior thesis project for my history major at school. I really don't want to be stuck researching and writing a 30-page report for six months on something I really have no interest in. I'd rather do it on something I'm really interested in. I really want to base it around the Velvet Underground in some way. I'm having no problem finding secondary sources on the subject but finding primary sources on it is proving to be difficult. Anyone know any primary sources or know where i can find some on the VU? Of course I already know of the records themselves but anything else would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, dudes

i'm not a historian but im no stranger to research

here a few ideas i can quickly pull out of my ass:

call mo tucker & interview her. i'm sure she's easier to reach than lou reed. not sure about john cale. try him anyway.

also, kontakt the andy warhol museum in pittsburgh. they might be able to refer you to someone. they might have an archive. who knows.

also, niko/ikon might be a good lead--- find the writer/producer/director of the movie and see if they can tell you where they found out their shit

finally, look in the ass of all the secondary sources where all the primary sources are listed. call the bookwriters. say "hey motherfucker..."

if things get desperate, a séance with the ghosts of nico & warhol might be worth a try.