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Lundon (Ace) Collection
SPC.2021.036
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Ace Lundon Collection
Creator:
Lundon, Ace
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2021.036
Physical Description:
42 boxes
Physical Description:
19.74 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1862-2013, undated
Date (bulk): 1990-2013
Abstract: The Ace Lundon Collection (1862-2013, undated; bulk 1990-2013) is a collection about Ace Lundon, a writer, actor, singer,
and entrepreneur from South Dakota. It includes personal papers, business records, manuscripts, photographs, audio-visual
materials, posters, and more primarily concerning writer, activist, journalist, teacher, entertainer, and entrepreneur Ace
Lundon.
Language of Material:
English
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Most material in this collection do not have access restrictions. However, some materials are restricted, are hidden from
view in this finding aid, and are not accessible for public viewing for the forseeable future. If you have questions or concerns,
please email us at archives@csudh.edu.
The Ace Lundon Collection is arranged into 6 series:
Series I: Ace Lundon and Family Materials, (1862-2011, undated)
Sub-Series A: Ace Lundon Materials, (1932-2011, undated)
Sub-Series B: Family Materials, (1862-1967, undated)
Sub-Series C: Patrick Algarin Materials, (1977-1988, undated)
Series II: Jean London Show Materials, (1966-2008, undated)
Series III: ITNAVA Corporation, (1970-2012, undated)
Series IV: Writing Materials, (1955-2013, undated)
Sub-Series A: Articles and Other Various Writing Materials, (1955-2013, undated)
Sub-Series B: "A Legacy: The Closets Are Empty But The Dining Room's Full" by Ace Lundon, (1984-2006, undated)
Sub-Series C: "The Legend of the Planet Itnova" by Ace Lundon, (1989-2005, undated)
Sub-Series D: "A Passage Through The Needle's Eye" by Ace Lundon, (1989-2005, undated)
Sub-Series E: Miscellaneous Writings, (1981-2002, undated)
Series V: Various Other Professional and Career Materials, (1960-2011, undated)
Series VI: Materials Not Related to Ace Lundon, (1971-2011, undated)
Ace Lundon, previously named Adrian Raymond Lundberg, was born on August 1, 1936 in South Dakota to parents Raymond and Amy
Lundberg and passed away on October 24, 2016. He [Ace Lundon] had a younger brother named Manford Lee Lundberg. Growing up
on a farm instilled both his love for animals and the work ethics that he would in turn maintain throughout life. In 1974,
he married Jean London, who was an actress but later divorced in 1974. Two years later, he would go on to become lifelong
partners with Patrick Algarin, who died in 1989.
One thing that Ace Lundon studied was to be a vocalist with Harry Fields and Myrton Backler, where he also learned stage presence.
Some of his formal education was spent at the following institutions: Pasadena City College, Citrus College, Azusa Pacific
College, and the University of Minnesota. It was there that he majored and minored in various different subjects, some of
which included: English, Abnormal Psychology, Theology, Psychometry, History, and much more. Later in life, Ace Lundon would
go on to have a full career from journalism to ambitious business plans including a combination theme park casino hotel and
a music festival in South Dakota. Some of his writing and journalism experience include "The Closets are Empty … The Dining
Room's Full" (1993), poetry, and being the editor of Zipper Magazine. Other aspects of his career would include teaching acting,
radio host, and creator of the Handikapp (a hat of his own design). One of his most ambitious business ventures was his passion
to build a theme park, casino, and hotel combination business, which would unfortunately not come into fruition.
Sources: "Scrapbook of Ace Lundon's Life Part 1, 1914-1984"; " Scrapbook of Ace Lundon's Life Part 2, 1951-October 28, 1986"
and other material located in the Ace Lundon Collection, SPC 2021.036
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Processed by Lindsay Anderson and Deena Marie Santos, 2023.
The Ace Lundon Personal Collection (1862-2013, undated; bulk 1990-2013) includes writings, letters, photographs, videotapes,
posters, drawings, audiotapes, and ephemera from the Ace Lundon Estate. The collection contains different types of mixed medium
material such as CDs, photographs, negatives, cassettes, reel to reels, and publications. The majority of the collection contains
material regarding Ace Lundon's life as an actor, singer, writer and businessman. Series one contains 14 boxes of materials
related to Ace Lundon's personal life, such as materials that were owned by Ace Lundon, Patrick Algarin, and the Lundberg
Family such as diary, letters, cassettes, floppy disks, CDs, photographs, and legal documents. Series two contains material
from Ace Lundon and Jean London's military show called the "Jean London Show" including reel to reels, CD's, photographs,
and publications. Series three contains material related to Ace Lundon's company called ITNAVA Corporation founded in the
1970s (of which presumably included the involvement of Ace Lundon's plans to create a combination hotel,casino, and theme
park), including business plans, organization charts, architecture layout maps, and financial documents. Series four contains
materials regarding Ace Lundon's writing career, such as his two autobiographies and other poetry including drafts, bound
books, press releases, notes, and publications. Series five contains materials related to the other various careers that Ace
Lundon had apart from his main endeavors such as acting, radio shows, and teaching including floppy disks, CDs, course syllabi,
and handwritten notes. Series six contains material that are unrelated to Ace Lundon but were in his possession such as publications
and event posters.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Activism
AIDS (Disease)
Journalism
LGBTQ
Jean London Show
South Dakota--Beresford
South Dakota--Rapid City
Camp Pendleton (Calif.)
Los Angeles (Calif.)
West Hollywood (Calif.)
London, Jean
Algarin, Patrick John
The HandiKapp
Itnava