Scope and Contents
Arrangement Note
Conditions Governing Use
Source of Acquisition
Accruals and Additions
Related Materials
Preferred Citation
Other Descriptive Information
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0506
Physical Description:
19.25 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1934-
Language of Material:
English
.
Scope and Contents
The
Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection consists of publications, ephemera, memorabilia and artwork acquired from 2004- at various comics and science fiction conventions
and conferences in the Southern California region, particularly San Diego Comic-Con International. Promotional literature
for related degree programs and centers around the country, as well as programs for academic conferences, document a rise
in popular arts studies over the past decade, while a substantial collection of promotional ephemera and memorabilia demonstrate
the broad range and evolution of fandom that remains a hallmark of Southern California. A significant concentration of rare
and early fanzines dating back to the 1930s reflects the evolution and involvement of the science fiction fandom community
over the years. Additions are current and ongoing.
Arrangement Note
I. San Diego Comic-Con, International
1. Official publications
2. Convention-related publications
II. Other conferences and conventions
III. Education and scholarship
1. Promotional literature
2. Essays and articles
IV. Professional organizations
V. Fandom periodicals
1. Fanzines
2. Specialty publications
VI. Ephemera
VII. Artwork and photographs
VIII. Memorabilia
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Source of Acquisition
Multiple donors
Accruals and Additions
2004-present
Related Materials
Richard Alf Papers
Donna Barr Papers
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [folder title], [box number],
Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Other Descriptive Information
Additions are current and ongoing. Special thanks to Martha Alf, Dan Hager, Anna Culbertson, Larry McCaffery, Rebecca Neely,
Walt Fisher, Robert Osborn, Jack Sword, Joan Goodwin, Markel Tumlin and others for their generous donations.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Fans (Persons)--United States--California
Comic books, strips, etc.--Collectors and collecting
Science fiction--Collectors and collecting
Comic books, strips, etc.--Periodicals
Science fiction, American--History and criticism--Sources
Science fiction--Periodicals