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Special Collections and Archives, UC Riverside
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, California 92517-5900
Phone: (951) 827-3233
Fax: (951) 827-4673
Email: specialcollections@ucr.edu
Collections with online items: 25
Physical collections: 384
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19th century catchpenny prints and engravings (Collection of)

The collection consists mainly of catchpenny prints and engravings related to famous travel and imaginary voyage novels popular in the 19th century, including , , and . The prints mostly have Dutch captions, with some prints having additional captions in...

 
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Ackerman (Forrest J) collection on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

This collection contains magazine and newspaper clippings, magazines, newspapers, flyers, and reproductions on science fiction, horror, and fantasy from Forrest J Ackerman, a Los Angeles, California-based magazine editor, science-fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom and...

 
Adams (Robert) papers

This collection is comprised of typescripts, galley proofs, page proofs, and other material related to the writings of Robert Adams, an author/editor of science fiction and fantasy. Includes material related to the book series' and as well as the anthology...

 
Adjarian (Max J.) collection

This collection contains book binding tools and supplies, press equipment, and some business documents collected and used by Max J. Adjarian, a Master Bookbinder and restorer.

 
Alien Nation television scripts (Collection of)

This collection contains television scripts and storyboards for the television series .

 
Alkon (Paul K.) papers

This collection contains the original manuscript of by author Paul K. Alkon that discusses the development of futuristic fiction from prehistory to present.

 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Nu Omega Chapter records

This collection consists of records created by the Eta Nu Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which was the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African-American college women. The Eta Nu Omega chapter covers both Riverside and San...

 
Anderson, (Poul and Karen) papers

The collection consists of the personal and professional papers of science fiction and fantasy authors Poul and Karen Anderson. These materials document the writing and publishing process and their involvement with the science fiction community and other organizations such as...

 
Anderson (Poul) Kensington Books materials (Collection of)

The collection consists of materials related to three historical fiction works by author Poul Anderson that were published by Kensington Books in 1980. Materials in the collection consist mainly of correspondence and various galley proofs for three of Anderson's works...

 
Andrews and McMeel American Book Association convention prints

The collection consists of seven color prints created by book publisher Andrews and McMeel to distribute at the annual American Booksellers Association (ABA) BookExpo. All of the posters are limited edition prints created by artist Tom Wilson, featuring the cartoon...

 
Anglican clergy correspondence

This collection contains correspondence written by clergy members from the Church of England during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily from bishops of various dioceses. Correspondence in the collection concerns mostly regular church business.

 
Antique automobile photographs

This collection contains 10 glass plate negatives and photographic prints of cars taken around San Francisco, California, in the 1920s for auto showrooms. The cars pictured include models from various manufacturers, including Buick, Nash, Peerless, Stearns, Haynes, Franklin and McFarlan.

 
Antonio Vanegas Arroyo broadsides (Collection of)

This collection contains broadsides created by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo's publishing firm in Mexico. The broadsides, printed in Spanish, contain political news about important figures of late 19th and early 20th centuries such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. The broadsides...

 
Antonio Vanegas Arroyo chapbooks (Collection of)

The collection is composed of chapbooks printed by the famous Mexican publisher and printer Antonio Vanegas Arroyo from 1880-1925. Chapbooks in the collection document elements of popular culture in Mexico around the turn of the century, and consist of booklets...

 
Armour (Allison V.) expedition to Yucatán, Mexico photograph album

The collection consists of an album of photographs depicting the Allison V. Armour expedition to the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico, a research expedition undertaken in 1895 by curators from the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Photographs in the...

 
Atwell (Harry A.) photographs of indigenous circus performers

The collection consists of 16 photographs taken by well known circus photographer Harry A. Atwell, depicting indigenous performers from the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show in the late 1920s. Photographs in the collection include portraits of performers backstage,...

 
Audubon (John J.) (Collection on)

This collection consists of lantern slides featuring the images used in as well as a copy of the two volume book.

 
autographed letters (Collection of)

This collection contains correspondence, press clippings, photographs, and other material regarding various authors and book collectors including Justice William Douglas, Harry C. James, Dr. Walter P. Kelley, Amy Spingarn, and Douglas Hayes.

 
Azusa Citrus Association records

This collection consists of the office ledgers of the Azusa Citrus Association. Includes bills, receipts, packing reports, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, correspondence, contracts, and other material.

 
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Baja California mining photographs

The collection consists of 16 photographs of various mining operations in Baja California, Mexico, in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection depict mostly views of buildings and structures in mining locations in cities like Loreto, Guerrero, and San...

 
Bash (Kevin) collection on the Norconian Resort Supreme

This collection contains the book, by Kevin Bash as well as a selection of digital images taken by Bash that document the condition of the Norconian Resort Supreme in Norco, California.

 
Baton Rouge Science Fiction League records

This collection includes newsletters (drafts and duplicate copies), administrative records, and other material from the Baton Rouge Science Fiction League (BRSFL) organization.

 
Baumann (Michael L.) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains several drafts of the manuscript of by author Michael L. Baumann as well as correspondence between Baumann (or his wife) and Peter Briscoe and Sid Berger, both former staff members of the UC Riverside Libraries, regarding his...

 
Beatty (Patricia) papers

This collection consists of notes, proofs, manuscripts, and other material related to the written works of Patricia Beatty, an award-winning author of children's books including and . The collection also includes materials on books Beatty co-authored with her husband John...

 
Beck collection of Henri Cartier-Bresson photographs

The collection consists of 38 silver gelatin prints taken by photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson in the mid-twentieth century while on news assignment. Photographs in the collection depict various people and street scenes, and were taken in India, China, Hong Kong, France,...

 
Benford (Gregory) papers

This collection contains manuscripts, publications, press clippings, correspondence, and other material regarding Gregory Benford, an American science fiction author and astrophysicist. Included are Benford's academic and literary works, his collection of fanzines, and press clippings on both his academic and...

 
Berger (Sid) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, press clippings, and other material regarding B. Traven collected by Sid Berger, former Head of Special Collections & Archives at University of California, Riverside. Includes items related to the publication of B. Traven materials, the 1999...

 
Berry (Joyce) papers

This collection is comprised of photographs, correspondence, programs, and other material pertaining to former professional ballet dancer Joyce Berry. Notable materials in the collection include correspondence with dance companies, photographs of dancers, notebooks, and performance programs from the early to...

 
Berwald (William) papers

This collection contains several items related to composer William Berwald, including photocopies of several of his compositions, performance programs, articles, and a copy of a manuscript remembrance of Berwald written by his daughter.

 
Biblioteca del Niño Mexicano facsimiles collection

The collection consists of reproductions of the Biblioteca del Niño Mexicano, which was a set of 110 small booklets illustrated by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. The booklets, written by Heriberto Frias, tell the history of Mexico through short stories...

 
Billy the Kid (Collection on)

This collection contains newspaper clippings, publications, post cards, and photographs regarding Billy the Kid, born William H. McCarty, Jr., a late 19th century southwestern gunman whose fame dated from 1881, when New Mexico's governor placed a reward for his death...

 
Bond (Otto Ferdinand) collection on Emile Pouvillon

This collection contains press clippings, manuscripts, and other material regarding the writings of Emile Pouvillon, a French novelist.

 
Book, Writing, and Photographic Artifacts collection

The collection, created primarily as a teaching collection, consists of materials meant to be actively used to illustrate the history and techniques of various writing and print systems across the globe, including reproductions, souvenirs, and original specimens of printing and...

 
Bouché (Adrien and Jean) collection on Panama

This collection is comprised of books, pamphlets, documents, correspondence, press clippings, maps, reports, periodicals, photographs, and other material pertaining to the history and culture of the Panama Canal, the Canal Zone, and the Republic of Panama. Materials document a wide...

 
Bova (Ben) papers

The collection consists of the papers of Ben Bova, an award winning science fiction author and former editor of . Materials in the collection include correspondence, notes, contracts, and other information related to Bova's literary career.

 
Boyce (George A.) papers

The George Boyce papers consists of the professional papers and manuscripts of George Arthur Boyce, a Native American historian and former Director of Navajo Education for the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. This collection documents his work with Navajo...

 
Brehme (Hugo) photographs of Mexico

This collection contains photographs of various people and landscapes of Mexico taken by Hugo Brehme, a German-born photographer that moved to Mexico in 1905.

 
Brennan (Michael) collection on Science Fiction and Fantasy

The collection consists of ephemera and memorabilia from various science fiction and fantasy television shows, movies, books, and games, including posters, figurines, buttons, toys, drawings and action figures. The collection also includes bags, programs, badges and other items related to...

 
Brin (David) papers

This collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other material regarding David Brin, an American science fiction author and scientist. Included are manuscripts of , , , and as well as their respective correspondence and legal documents.

 
Brinkmann family collection of Mexican postcards

The collection consists of approximately 125 photographic postcards mostly from Mexico, sent to various members of the Brinkmann family from 1905-1920. The postcards depict landscapes, buildings, and people from multiple parts of the country, most notably Veracruz, Yucatán, and the...

 
Briscoe (Peter) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, press clippings, and other material collected by Peter Briscoe, former Associate University Librarian for Collections at the University of California, Riverside, in his research conducted on B. Traven. Also contains material regarding the purchase and use...

 
Brown (George E. Jr.) papers

The George E. Brown Jr. papers consists of 438 linear feet of the professional and personal papers of Congressman George E. Brown Jr., who represented congressional districts in Los Angeles from 1963-1971 and the Inland Empire from 1973-1999. The majority...

 
Brown (Rodger) collection on UFOs

The collection consists of materials compiled by enthusiast Rodger Brown from 1954 to 1973 on the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and space exploration. Items in the collection include reports and publications on UFOs, photographs of alleged UFOs and...

 
Busby (F. M.) papers

This collection includes includes manuscripts, correspondence, clippings, and other documents from F. M. Busby, a science fiction writer and prominent figure in science fiction fandom.

 
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California Archives Month posters (Collection of)

This collection contains posters publicizing California Archives Month.

 
California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources photographs

The collection consists of photographs, negatives, and slides documenting the history of geothermal energy production and transmission in California from the late 1960s through the early 2000s.

 
California historical brochures collection

This collection contains brochures, maps, and other material regarding the history of California and various cities throughout the state.

 
Campbell (William A.) papers

The collection consists of materials from former Tuskegee Airman William A. Campbell. Items in the collection include a variety of formats, such as books, videotapes, photographs, posters, and documents. Materials in this collection primarily relate to African American history, the...

 
Caplan (Donna) collection on Star Trek

This collection consists of action figures, toys, and other material primarily related to , , and .

 
Carr (Carol) papers

This collection includes correspondence, manuscript drafts, poetry, royalties statements, clippings, fanzines, books, and a piece of framed art.

 
Carr (Terry) collection on Science Fiction fandom

This collection contains fliers, correspondence, fanzines, newspaper clippings, ballots, materials related to the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA, and other material on Science Fiction fandom collected by Terry Carr.

 
Carr (Terry) papers

This collection includes correspondence, anthology and editorial files, taxes, rejection letters, manuscript drafts, checks, and awards (including 6 Hugos, 1 cup, 1 plaque, 1 certificate, and 1 other trophy).

 
Carranza (Venustiano) (Photograph collection on)

The collection consists of approximately 350 photographs of Mexican revolutionary and President Venustiano Carranza, including depictions of Carranza on national tours and in areas being attacked by Revolutionaries during his time as Mexico's president (1917-20). Photographs in the collection also...

 
Cartoon/Fantasy Organization (C/FO) records

The collection contains materials related to the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization, a fan club founded in Los Angeles in 1977 dedicated to the discussion and appreciation of Japanese animation. Items in the collection include bulletins, meeting minutes, membership directories, and event information,...

 
Casasola (Agustín Victor) photograph collection

The collection consists of photographs from the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) taken by Agustín Victor Casasola, a Mexican photographer and co-founder of the Mexican Association of Press Photographers. Photographs in the collection also include depictions of daily life in Mexico, and...

 
Cassutt (Michael) papers

This collection contains television scripts and other material regarding the work of Michael Cassutt, a television producer, screenwriter, and author. Includes scripts from the , , , and as well as drafts of movies by such creators as David Lynch...

 
Chinantec (Collection on the)

The Collection on the Chinantec is comprised of materials regarding the research of Carole H. Browner, Howard F. Cline, and Arthur J. Rubel on the Chinantec, the indigenous people of Oaxaca, Mexico. This collection primarily includes field notes from research...

 
Chinese in California collection

The Chinese in California collection is comprised of photographs, correspondence, press clippings, typescripts, and other material pertaining to the history of Chinese life and culture in California and other areas in the western United States. Material relates to the academic...

 
Cine Mundial Archivo Mexico photograph collection

This collection consists of 200 photographs that bear the assigned numbers and official stamp of the Cine Mundial Archivo. The photographs are in three categories: 1) 8x10 photographs (b/w, captions in Spanish) of campesinos/rural Mexican ethnographic types as subjects, circa...

 
Citrus and horticulture collection

This collection contains photographs, publications, and other material regarding the citrus industry in California, Florida, and Louisiana in the early twentieth century. Most of the items in the collection are black and white photographs featuring avocados, pecans, and other fruit,...

citrus labels (Collection of)

This collection contains citrus crate labels (originals and reproductions) primarily from packing and shipping companies in Southern California with an emphasis on the Inland Empire region. Also included in the collection are supplementary informational materials on citrus labels and citrus...

 
Civil War era newspapers collection

The collection consists of eight newspapers published in the United States during the Civil War era. The newspapers, which were published in 1862 and 1863, discuss the ongoing war along with other local news and issues. The majority of the...

Clark (Catherine) papers

This collection contains correspondence; printed material such as postcards, brochures, fliers, posters, etc; trading cards; action figures; collectibles; fandom materials; and other ephemeral items. Correspondence primarily includes letters from Soviet citizen and science fiction fan Igor A. Toloconnicov. Clark and...

 
Clark (Gurthalee) collection on African American women in the United States military

This collection contains photographs, articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, documents, and other material on African American women in the United States military as collected by Gurthalee Clark, former member of the Women's Army Corps. Mostly contains records and other information on...

 
Cohen (Judith M.) collection on the Nicaraguan Solidarity Movement

This collection contains correspondence, publications, audio cassettes, and other material pertaining to Judith M. Cohen and her involvement with the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and Nicaraguan Solidarity Movement. Includes correspondence from musician Pete Seeger regarding the song "Nicaragua, Nicaraguita,"...

 
Coker (John L., III) photographs

The collection consists of 200 photographs of notable science fiction and fantasy figures taken by John L. Coker III during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The photographs, taken mostly at various conventions, have also all been matted and signed...

 
Corridos of the Mexican Revolution, and other songs

Printings of folk songs recounting events of the Mexican Revolution.

 
Costo (Rupert and Jeannette) papers

The Rupert and Jeannette Costo papers, housed in Special Collections & Archives of the Tomás Rivera Library at the University of California, Riverside is a collection consisting of printed material (correspondence, typescripts, original manuscripts and ephemera), film and photographs collected...

Cowley (Nellie Suydam) papers

This collection contains diaries, correspondence, photographs, publications, and other material pertaining to Nellie Suydam Cowley, an average citizen who spent much of her life in Glendora, California. Her diaries and writings are based on what she considered to be her...

 
Craft (Marcella) papers

This collection contains photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and other material pertaining to Marcella Craft, an early twentieth century opera singer who spent portions of her career in Europe and Riverside, California. Includes photographs from her early childhood, materials from her...

 
Craft (Michael) papers

The collection consists of the papers of author, playwright, and screenwriter Michael Craft. Materials in the collection include manuscripts, notes, research materials, correspondence, promotional materials, reviews and other items related to Craft's career and creative works, most notably the Mark...

 
Creekmore (Hubert) collection on Ezra Pound

This collection is primarily comprised of correspondence, notes, and other material regarding Ezra Pound's interactions with Hubert Creekmore and other individuals during the mid-twentieth century. Included are notes pertaining to the books and by Ezra Pound as well as a...

 
Crenshaw (Walter) papers

The collection consists of medals and other records from Walter Crenshaw, who served as the administrative assistant to the provost marshall at the Tuskegee Army Air Field during the Second World War. Items in the collection include Crenshaw's pay and...

 
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Dady (John W.) papers

This collection consists of photographs and postcards from John W. Dady, depicting various Native American tribes and ranches in the Midwest and California during the early 20th century.

 
Date Palm collection

This collection contains records and research on the date palm industry and date palm farming throughout the 20th century, including photographs of date palm farms, brochures, and newspaper clippings. Additionally, the collection contains photographs, programs, correspondence, and pamphlets pertaining to...

 
Davenport (Guy) papers

A collection of essays, articles, fiction, poetry, and book reviews written by writer, translator, literary critic and visual artist Guy Davenport, who also taught literature at the University of Kentucky for 27 years before retiring in 1991. These items are...

 
Davies (John L.) collection on the Panama Canal

The collection consists of a scrapbook compiled by John L. Davies, a steam shovel operator who worked on the construction of the Panama Canal for six years. The scrapbooks contains photographs of the construction of the Panama Canal, along with...

 
Díaz Pérez (Nicolás and Viriato) papers

This collection contains press clippings, publications, and other material regarding Nicolás Díaz y Pérez, a Spanish politician and author, and his son Viriato Díaz-Pérez, a prominent educator and writer from Paraguay.

 
Díaz Reyna (Enrique) photographs of the inauguration of Álvaro Obregón

The collection consists of a photograph album of nearly 200 black and white images taken by photojournalist Enrique Díaz Reyna of the festivities relating to the 1920 inauguration of Mexican President Álvaro Obregón.

 
DeChancie (John) papers

The John DeChancie papers is a collection of documents consisting of manuscripts, page proofs, and correspondence relating to the literary works of American comic fantasy and science fiction writer, John DeChancie.

 
del Moral (Armando and Amelia) papers

This collection contains typescripts, photographs, newspapers, pamphlets, flyers, correspondence, books, magazines, and other material about the Hispanic entertainment industry in Los Angeles, California. Armando Del Moral was a journalist and a publicist as well as editor of the magazine ,...

 
DeVerges (Abbie Voorhies) papers

The Abbie Voorhies De Verges papers contain photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, certificates, and other material from Abbie Voorhies DeVerges, a nurse in the Air Force who worked at the Tuskegee Army Air Field during the Second World War.

 
di Suvero family papers

This collection contains exhibition catalogs, correspondence, photographs and related to the di Suvero family, including abstract expressionist sculptor Mark di Suvero, attorney and playwright Henry di Suvero, poet and critic Victor di Suvero, and art historian Marie Louise Martignoni.

 
Dick (Anne R.) collection on Philip K. Dick

The collection contains correspondence and related materials from author Philip K. Dick compiled by his third wife and biographer Anne R. Dick. Items in the collection are from the period after their divorce, and consist mostly of personal correspondence, along...

 
Dick (Philip K.) (Collection on)

The Collection on Philip K. Dick consists of press clippings, publications, short stories and manuscripts regarding Philip K. Dick, an American novelist who has published almost entirely in the science fiction genre. His works have been published in numerous literary...

 
Diocesan Heritage Series collection

This collection is primarily comprised of manuscripts, and some corresponding published articles/materials, written by Dr. R. Bruce Harley regarding Agua Mansa/La Placita and related New Mexican history, the Catholic Church in southern California, and March Air Force Base, focusing on...

 
Dirección General de Culturas Populares "Nuestra Cultura" posters

The collection consists of 17 posters produced in the mid-1980s by the Dirección General de Culturas Populares (DGCP), an insitution of the Mexican government dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and dissemination of popular and indigenous culture in Mexico. The poster...

 
Dollens (Morris Scott) papers

This collection contains photographs, negatives, slides, and other material regarding the work of Morris Scott Dollens, a science fiction artist. Included are examples of his work on topical areas such as nature, space, science fiction, the human body, and animals.

 
Dozois (Gardner) papers

This collection consists of the papers of Gardner Dozois, a science fiction author, former editor of , and editor of . Included are calenders, notes, correspondence, and manuscripts.

 
Durian (Harold and Barbara) collection of political buttons

The collections consists of over 200 political buttons from the 1870s to the 2010s, focusing on campaigns and cultural issues.

 
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Eaton (J. Lloyd) papers

This collection contains correspondence, notes, and other material from J. Lloyd Eaton, a physician and book collector whose collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror publications formed the foundation of the Eaton Science Fiction & Fantasy Collection at UC Riverside....

 
Edmondson (G.C.) papers

This collection includes galley proofs, typescripts, and materials related to some works of science fiction author G.C. Edmondson, including , , and . The collection also includes typescripts and galley proofs for two western novels written under Edmondson's pen names...

 
Elliott (Frank A.) prospectus on Panamanian economic development

The collection consists of a prospectus on potential economic investment opportunities in Panama prepared in the 1920s by Frank A. Elliott, a California mining engineer who helped California-based companies expand into Latin-American markets. The prospectus provides an overview of Panamanian...

 
Ellis (William B.) papers

This collection is comprised of both print and visual materials from Tuskegee Airman William B. Ellis, including documents, photographs, correspondence, books, newspaper clippings, audiovisual material, and realia. The bulk of materials within this collection relate to the military service and...

 
Ellison (Harlan) (Collection on)

This collection contains correspondence, stories, photographs, a mouse pad, and other material related to American speculative fiction author and screenwriter Harlan Ellison, The collection contains information on Ellison's first typewriter as well as various memorabilia.

 
Else (Jon) collection on Cadillac Desert

The collection consists of video tapes, audio recordings, and log sheets related to the production of the 1997 television documentary series "Cadillac Desert," which focused on the transformation of the landscape of the American Southwest in the 20th century as...

 
Emerson (Eloise) papers

This collection contains correspondence, documents and other material from Eloise Emerson, an accomplished public health nurse who worked for the Riverside County Department of Health. The majority of materials in the collection focus on her nursing career, and her lobbying...

Evans (Samuel C.) collection on the Riverside Land and Irrigation Company

This collection contains documents pertaining to water rights and land ownership in Riverside and San Bernardino counties during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes legal documents, correspondence, and other material pertaining to the Jurupa Ditch and Trujillo Ditch...

 
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Fahy (William L.) collection on A.E. Housman

This collection consists of notes, press clippings, and other material used by William L. Fahy throughout the course of his research on British poet A.E. Housman.

 
Fairfax family engravings

This collection contains engraving (prints) of famous figures, places, landscapes, and maps of England. Primarily includes engravings from or relating to the English Civil War and of major figures in English military history.

 
fanzines (Collection of)

This collection is comprised of more than 68,000 fan magazines, primarily from the 20th century, regarding Science Fiction, Fantasy, Animation, and related genres. It was created by integrating several individual fanzine collections from prominent members of the fan community including...

 
Fast (Sydney Stalder) papers

The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, genealogical documents, scrapbooks and other material collection by Sydney Stalder Fast related to the Seaton and Stalder families, who were early 20th century residents of Riverside, California.

 
Festival de Flor y Canto photographs (Collection of)

The collection consists of photographs taken by Michael Sedano at the first Festival de Flor y Canto (Festival of Flower and Song), an event held in 1973 at the University of Southern California that featured prominent and emerging Mexican American...

Field (Avery E.) photographs

The Avery E. Field photographs contain several thousand images documenting the growth and development of Riverside, California in the first half of the 20th century. A large portion of the collection is comprised of images featuring local residents and their...

 
Film and television scripts collection

This collection consists of screenplays, scripts, and other material regarding science fiction, fantasy, and horror film and television. Primarily contains preliminary, first, and final script drafts from the television series' and . Call sheets, shooting schedules, and one liners from...

 
Finch (Sheila) papers

This collection contains press clippings, correspondence, and other material regarding Sheila Finch, a science fiction author and professor of creative writing. Includes correspondence regarding her science fiction stories with Valerie Smith, Jonathan Matson, David Brin, and Roger MacBride Allen as...

 
food labels (Collection of)

The collection consists of packing labels and advertisements for food products, including figs, chili peppers, and beans.

 
Foot (Isaac) (Collection on)

This collection contains documents and publications related to international politics, education, and history. Notebooks belonging to Isaac Foot, a British politician of the early 20th century, and a scrapbook containing letters composed by members of the British clergy are also...

 
Ford (Don E.) slide collection

The collection consists of approximately 850 photographic slides, mostly of science fiction conventions, taken by well known fan Don E. Ford in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Slides in the collection depict various parts of conventions, including audiences listening...

 
Forward (Robert L.) papers

The Robert L. Forward papers contain official documents, literary works, correspondence, memorabilia, scientific research, and the personal library of Dr. Robert L. Forward, an American physicist and prolific science-fiction author. The bulk of the papers pertain to Dr. Forward's scientific...

 
Fowler (Gene) papers

Collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, drawings, media, and other materials collected and created by American journalist and author Gene Fowler. This includes his correspondence with Ben Hecht, S. Jay Kaufman, Sadakichi Hartman, Robert Hillyer, John Barrymore and general correspondence.

 
framed artwork (Collection of)

This collection contains framed paintings, drawings, sketches, photographs, and documents covering a wide range of topical areas that have been acquired by Special Collections & Archives.

 
Franceschina (John) papers

The collection consists of materials from author and theater history scholar John Franceschina relating to four of his publications, , , , and . His personal musical compositions and plays as well as those of other composers and musicians are...

 
Freeman (Randall) collection on Star Trek

This collection contains action figures, comics, sculptures, trading cards, kitchen décor, posters, and other material on the Randall Freeman's collection on Star Trek, who is a Star Trek fan and adamant collector. This collection includes memorabilia from the different generations...

Fujimoto family diaries

This collection consists of the diaries of Japanese Americans Toranosuke (George) Fujimoto from 1913-1968, and George Fujimoto Jr.from 1942-1948. The diaries notably cover their experiences during World War II, when the family was forcibly removed from their Riverside, California home...

 
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Gade (Niels) papers

This collection is comprised of published compositions, musical anthologies and other biographical materials documenting the life and works of Niels Wilhelm Gade during the mid-nineteenth century.

 
Gage Canal collection

This collection contains newspaper clippings, articles, and other material on the history of the Gage Canal, the system built in 1898 to supply water to the city of Riverside, California. Materials in the collection cover the sale of the Gage...

 
Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda television scripts (Collection of)

The collection consists of television scripts from Seasons 1-5 of the Canadian-American science fiction television series, (2000-2005), also known as , which was based on unused material from screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. The collection also includes a script of an unaired...

 
Gerson (Sidney V.) papers

This collection contains reviews, plays, scripts, typescripts, correspondence and other material on science fiction writer and fan Sidney V. Gerson, who was part of an early science fiction fan club in Chicago in the late 1920s. Mostly contains former publications...

 
Giménez (Martha E.) papers

The collection consists of published materials written by Martha E. Giménez, a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder known for her works on Marxist feminist theory, population theory, and the political constructions of race, ethnicity and...

 
Glassy (Mark) collection on Frankenstein

The collection consists mainly of three dimensional models and figurines created by Mark Glassy, depicting characters and scenes from the numerous films based off of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel . Materials in the collection also include artwork, magazines, comic books,...

 
Gobruegge (George H.) Citrus Industry records

The collection consists of business materials related to various citrus manufacturing companies in the Riverside, California area owned or run by George H. Gobruegge. Companies represented in the collection include Gobruegge, Klein & Co., California Citrus Cash Co-Operative, Fay Fruit...

Godoi (Juan Silvano) papers

This collection contains correspondence, documents, publications, and other material pertaining to the personal and professional life of Juan Silvano Godoi, a Paraguayan politician, journalist, jurist, and historian.

 
Goh (Jaymee) papers

The collection contains drafts, notes and other materials related to works of science fiction and fantasy written by author Jaymee Goh, including drafts from her works created at the 2016 Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Workshop.

 
Gold (Horace) papers

This collection is comprised of manuscripts, correspondence, published stories, and artwork pertaining to Horace Gold, a prominent science fiction writer and editor whose career spanned nearly fifty years and included work with and . Includes full and partial manuscripts of...

 
Great Britain statutes (Collection of)

This collection contains statutes from 18th century Great Britain primarily regarding land holdings, transportation, and the professionalization of militias in England.

 
Greenwood Film Society collection on anime and manga

The collection consists of VHS tapes of various anime programs, most of which are subtitled.

 
Guizot (François) correspondence

The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence written by François Guizot, a French historian and statesman who served in multiples roles in the French government in the early 19th century.

 
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Hagemann (Edward R.) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, press clippings, and other material regarding Edward R. Hagemann's research on B. Traven. Includes articles written by Hagemann, correspondence between Hagemann and other Traven researchers, a number of Traven short stories (typescripts), and works by other...

Halpern collection of music documentaries

The collection consists of 15 documentaries on DVD produced by SMH Music, focusing on various classical musical composers, groups, and performers, including Spanish composers Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla, and Federico Mompou. The collection also includes multiple documentaries on violinist...

 
Hambly (Barbara) papers

This collection contains novels and short stories written or edited by Barbara Hambly, an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer. Also includes novels and short stories written by George Alec Effinger, an American science fiction writer, and short stories...

 
Hamner (Viola F.) collection on Moreno Valley, California

This collection contains newspapers and other material regarding the early history of the Inland Empire, specifically Moreno Valley, California collected by Viola F. Hamner, a local resident and author of .

 
Hardy (Thomas) and the Hardy Players (Collection on)

This collection contains manuscripts, programs, photographs, publications, and other materials pertaining to the English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy, and the Hardy Players, a group of performers. Included are manuscripts with programs and related material, photographs and sketches of individuals...

 
Harmon (Arthur C.) papers

This collection is comprised of material that documents the military career and personal life of Arthur C. Harmon, a Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force who trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field during World War II. It contains...

 
Harness (Jack) papers

The collection includes manuscripts, research notes, illustrations, and other material pertaining to Jack Harness, an American Science Fiction and Fantasy fan and writer who was active in Los Angeles, California during the 1970's and 1980's. Includes stories and poetry by...

 
Harper (Nancy Lee) collection on Iberian music

The collection consists of materials related to Nancy Lee Harper's research on Iberian music and composers, as well as her career as an Associate Professor of Piano with Distinction at the Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal. Items in the collection...

 
Harris (Ann) and Richard Chandler correspondence

This collection is primarily composed of autograph letters and drafts written by Ann Harris and Richard Chandler between October 1804 and September 1807. The bulk of the material is finished letters written from Harris to Chandler. Material attributed to Chandler...

 
Hartmann (Lillian Bonham) papers

Materials created by Lillian Bonham including diaries, artwork, and correspondence. Content primarily pertains to her relationship with Sadakichi Hartmann and their family.

Hartmann (Sadakichi) papers

Sadakichi Hartmann (1867-1944) was a writer, poet, dramatist, and critic during the early 20th century. Hartmann was an important figure in early modernism and had a diverse social circle that included Walt Whitman, Ezra Pound, and John Barrymore. This collection...

 
Hartmann (Sadakichi) papers II

This collection is an aggregation of materials by or about Sadakichi Hartmann and his immediate family members.

 
Hearne (Vicki) papers

This collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, and press clippings pertaining to Vicki Hearne, an American author, philosopher, and scholar of literary criticism and linguistics. Hearne was known for her published poetry with a focus on animals and their cognitive abilities.

 
Heffernan (Helen) correspondence with Corinne Seeds

This collection contains correspondence between Helen Heffernan and Corinne Seeds.

 
Heffernan (Helen) papers

This collection contains correspondence, photographs, and other material regarding Helen Heffernan, an educator who spent most of her career with the California State Department of Education. Includes personal correspondence and documents pertaining to her professional teaching career as well as...

 
Heidemann (Gerd) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, transcripts, notes, photographs, and other material compiled by reporter Gerd Heidemann in his quest to discover the identity of B. Traven (also known as Ret Marut), editor of the German revolutionary journal . A complete run...

 
Herrington (Maycie) papers

The Maycie Herrington papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of materials related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as materials pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a...

 
Higginbotham (Mitchell) papers

The Mitchell Higginbotham papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of materials related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as materials pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a...

 
Hine (Dr. Robert V.) collection on The Kingdom

The Dr. Robert V. Hine collection on the Kingdom contains documents, correspondence, photographs, audio reels, and press clippings collected by Dr. Hine from Mary Thomas and Arnold L. White, who were members of the religious commune The Kingdom. The Kingdom,...

Hipkins (Edith) collection of British artists' letters

This collection contains correspondence from numerous British artists during the 19th and early 20th century received and collected by British painter Edith Hipkins. The majority of the correspondence consists of personal letters sent to Hipkins and her father, musician Alfred...

 
Hirschman (Jack) papers

This collection consists of notes, poems, manuscripts, correspondence, artwork and other materials pertaining to Jack Hirschman, an American poet and social activist. Topics of his work relate to politics, love, death, and sorrow with allusions to history.

 
History of education collection

This collection contains books, serials, and other material regarding the history of education in the United States. Includes statistical and historical data as well as speeches and treaties on the philosophy and practicality of public education.

 
Hodgson (William Hope) papers

This collection contains publications, typescripts, photographs, correspondence, and other material regarding the life and literary work of William Hope Hodgson, an English author of science fiction, horror, and fantastic fiction. Materials in the collection primarily consist of published and unpublished...

 
Holmes (Elmer W.) papers

The Elmer W. Holmes papers is a collection of documents about Elmer Wallace Holmes, a Civil War veteran and leading figure in the history of Riverside, California. The papers consists of correspondence between Holmes and his family (noteably his mother...

 
Hopkinson (Nalo) papers

This collections contains manuscripts and galley proofs for the literary works of Nalo Hopkinson, a Jamaican and Canadian science fiction and fantasy writer and editor. Hopkinson was a professor in the Department of Creative Writing at UC Riverside from 2011-2021....

Hour 25, David Bratman Collection on

This collection contains 7 reel-to-reel audio tapes related to the science fiction radio program, which was broadcast in southern California between 1972 and 2000, content from L.A. Con 1, and interviews.

 
Hour 25, Eric Foss collection on

This collection contains DVDs on , which was a radio program focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy which was broadcasted in Southern California between 1972 and 2000. Mostly contains recordings/tapings of various broadcasts of .

 
Howard (Stephen) collection on Star Trek

This collection contains action figures, ties, models, sculpts, vinyl records, and other material regarding Stephen Howard's collection on Star Trek. The collection is mostly based on Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 until 1994.

 
Huerta (Victoriano) papers

The Victoriano Huerta papers is a collection of three documents, which mainly relate to Victoriano Huerta's military history before he became the President of Mexico in 1913. The collection includes a ledger documenting donations to Huerta's forces during the Mexican...

 
Hunt (John) papers

The collection contains press clippings, letters, and other material related to the research of historian John Hunt, focusing on the people and landmarks of Desert Hot Springs, California.

 
Huntington (Harriet E.) papers

The collection consists of photographs, negatives, and drafts related to the works of children's book author Harriet E. Huntington. Huntington used her own photography in many of her books, which focused on a variety of topics including music, plants, flowers,...

 
Hutchinson (Heidi L.) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains press clippings, printouts, and other material regarding research conducted on B. Traven by Heidi L. Hutchinson, librarian in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Libraries' Cataloging and Metadata Services Department. Includes material on Hutchinson’s online exhibit of...

 
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Ihinger (Rob) collection of David Egge art

The collection consists of eight paintings collected by Rob Ihinger, created by science fiction artist David Egge. The artwork consists mainly of planetary and space landscapes.

 
Independence Day collection

A collection of items related to the 1996 science fiction film . Materials in the collection include a script, press kit, and two VHS cassettes containing a trailer and final copy of the film.

 
Inland Empire historic maps (Collection of)

This collection includes historic maps of the Inland Empire, primarily Riverside and San Bernardino counties, dating back to the 1880s.

Inlandia Institute "Making Waves" oral history project collection

This collection contains transcripts, MP3 audio files, and digital images related to the Inlandia Institute's oral history project, "'Making Waves: Women's Environmental Movement," which documented the stories of seven Inland Empire area environmentalists. Women interviewed for the project included Jane...

 
International Relations Council of Riverside records

The collection consists of materials related to the International Relations Council of the City of Riverside, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating "citizen diplomacy" through maintaining Riverside's nine Sister City relationships. Materials in the collection include photographs, slides, business records,...

 
Italian mutual aid society publications (Collection of)

This collection contains newspapers, books, and other material published by Italian mutual aid societies. Includes the following newspapers: , , , , , .

 
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Jaeger (Edmund C.) papers

This collection contains correspondence, photographs, documents, and other materials pertaining to the desert ecologist Edmund C. Jaeger. Included is correspondence regarding Jaeger's research in the desert, photographs of plant and animal species and desert palavers, reports on ecological findings, and...

 
James (Harry C.) papers

This collection is comprised of a wide variety of material related to Harry C. James, an educator, author, nature enthusiast, and founder of the Trailfinders organization. Included in this collection is correspondence, written articles and manuscripts, research documents related to...

 
Jannach (Hubert) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, notes, and other material regarding research conducted on B. Traven by author Hubert Jannach.

 
Japanese American collection

This collection primarily contains transcripts, audio cassettes, and other material pertaining to the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) EO 9066 Project. Also includes material pertaining to Japanese American life in Riverside, California and the Inland Empire.

 
Jennings (John) papers

The collection consists of materials related to John Jennings' graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's .

 
Johnson (Buford A.) papers

This collection contains military documents, correspondence, and other material pertaining to the Tuskegee Airmen and Buford A. Johnson, a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Air Force and chief mechanic who serviced jet aircraft in the 99th squadron of...

 
Johnson (Kenneth) science fiction film and television videocassettes

The collection consists of 107 videocassettes related to the work of writer, director, and producer Kenneth Johnson. The cassettes, which are mostly in 3/4" U-Matic format, consist of films and television shows directed by Johnson, some of which he also...

 
Johnson (William W.) collection on B. Traven

The William W. Johnson collection on B. Traven contains publications, correspondence, and other material related to Johnson's research on the author B. Traven, which spanned more than forty years. This collection includes various articles on B. Traven, newspapers from Chiapas,...

 
Jonas (Oswald) memorial collection

The Oswald Jonas memorial collection combines the papers of the Austrian music theorist Heinrich Schenker (1868-1935) with the papers of Oswald Jonas (1897-1978), a distinguished Schenker pupil and loyal disciple. Added to these are the papers of Moriz Violin (1879-1956),...

 
Jones (Daystar/Rosalie) papers

This collection includes photographs, programs, videocassettes, and other material regarding Daystar/Rosalie Jones, the founder and Artistic Director of . Primarily includes material pertaining to indigenous dance and the performances/teachings of Daystar/Rosalie Jones.

 
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Kalpakian (Laura) papers

This collection includes early revised and final drafts of Laura Kalpakian's novels, and .

 
Kanitz (Ernest) papers

The Ernest Kanitz papers contain professional and personal correspondence, orchestrations, concert reviews, musical publications, and other material regarding Ernest Kanitz, an Austrian composer and musician. Materials also document his performances and programs of his concerts. Topics covered by the collection...

 
Kaul (Byran) collection

This collection contains limited edition statues and posters that depict animation characters from popular culture sources such as comic books and movies.

 
Kay (Margaret Hawtof) collection on Stanley G. Weinbaum

This collection contains manuscripts, published and unpublished works, poetry, and short stories written by the science fiction author Stanley G. Weinbaum before his death in 1935. Also included in the collection is correspondence compiled by Weinbaum's widow Margaret Hawtof Kay...

 
Kemp (Earl) collection on Science Fiction

This collection contains programs, correspondence, and other material regarding Science Fiction conventions and fandom collected by Earl Kemp, a Science Fiction critic and fan who won a Hugo Award in 1961 for his fanzine .

 
Kim family papers

The collection contains materials from the Kim family, including correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, clothing, and other items related to their experience as Korean Americans in Riverside, California.

 
King Kong collection

The collection consists of typescripts related to various film and book adaptations of the fictional character King Kong. Items in the collection include an edited screenplay, novelization, and an unpublished novel all related to Edgar Wallace's 1933 screenplay. Also included...

Klein (Jay Kay) photographs and papers on science fiction fandom

This collection is primarily comprised of photographs, negatives, and slides taken by Jay Kay Klein as he documented Science Fiction & Fantasy fandom over the course of 50 plus years. The majority of images were taken by Klein while attending...

Klotz (Esther) collection on Miné Okubo

This collection is comprised of press clippings, correspondence, artwork, brochures, and other material regarding the personal and professional life of Miné Okubo, a Japanese American artist and author. Includes material on Okubo's book and the art exhibit . Mailings from...

 
Klotz (Esther H.) papers

Esther H. Klotz was a lifelong Riverside County resident, who was very involved in local historical preservation efforts and in researching and writing about Riverside and the surrounding area. The Esther H. Klotz papers contain research notes, correspondence, publications, and...

 
Klure (Laura) collection on the Riverside Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

The collection consists of items collected by Laura Klure related to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Riverside, a women's organization dedicated to empowering women and advocating for civil rights. Materials in the collection mostly consist of interviews, research,...

 
Knox (George) and Harry Lawton collection on Sadakichi Hartmann

This collection contains materials created and collected by George Knox and Harry Lawton pertaining to their research and interests in Sadakichi Hartmann. Materials include correspondence, clippings, printed material, lists of addressses; facsimiles of manuscript drafts, articles, and other print material;...

 
Kohner family papers

This collection contains video recordings, sound recordings, and other material regarding Lupita Tovar, a Mexican actress, and her son Pancho Kohner, director of and .

 
Kopaska-Merkel (David C.) collection on Dreams and Nightmares

This collection contains materials related to the publication and distribution of , a fantasy and science fiction poetry magazine edited by David C. Kopaska-Merkel. Items in the collection include original page proofs for a number of issues, art and poetry...

 
K/S Star Trek fan fiction collection

This collection contains slash fan fiction stories in the universe. The bulk of the content is focused on the relationship between Captain Kirk and Mister Spock (Kirk/Spock). There are a small number of fanzines from other franchises (such as Star...

 
Kuist (Gordon) collection on Science Fiction and Fantasy

The collection contains items collected by science fiction and fantasy fan Gordon Kuist, including convention programs and bags, memorabilia, and posters. Materials in the collection also include correspondence and publications related to , a mermaid fanzine.

 
Kunzle (David) papers

The collection consists of photographs, prints, fashion plates, notes and other materials related to David Kunzle's research and publications on early comic art in Europe produced in the 15th-19th centuries. Materials in the collection were used for multiple books authored...

 
Kurai (Reverend Shuichi Thomas) papers

The collection consists of the personal papers of Reverend Shuichi Thomas Kurai (1947-2018), a Zen Buddhist priest who also taught Japanese taiko music classes at UC Riverside for 20 years and was a performer in Southern California. Materials in the...

 
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Laidlaw (Marc) papers

The collection consists of manuscript drafts, notes, drawings, and author's copies related to the works of science fiction and horror author Marc Laidlaw. Also included in the collection are items related to Laidlaw's work as a scriptwriter for the video...

 
Laird (Carobeth) papers

This collection contains manuscripts, press clippings, and other material regarding the research of Carobeth Laird, a noted anthropologist, linguistics specialist, and ethnographer who studied the Chemehuevi people of southeastern California and western Arizona. Materials regarding her first husband, American linguist...

 
Landau (Saul) papers

This collection contains 16mm films, videocassettes, documents, and other material regarding the professional work of Saul Landau, scholar and filmmaker on foreign and domestic policy issues as well as Professor Emeritus at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

 
Lantern slides collection

This collection contains a variety of lantern slides depicting geographical areas, buildings and ruins, famous individuals, and people of various countries.

 
LaPensée (Elizabeth) art prints

The collection consists of 47 art prints created by artist and designer Elizabeth LaPensée. Prints in the collection reflect LaPensée's research and work in Indigenous Futurisms, and the weaving of past/present/future.

 
Late 19th and early 20th century Mexican history scrapbook

The collection consists of a scrapbook containing materials related to Mexican history from the late 19th to early 20th century. Materials in the collection include mostly newspaper clippings and photographs from multiple eras in Mexican history, including the Second French...

 
Latin America (Collection on)

This collection contains magazines, fliers, newspapers, pamphlets, and other material on Latin America. Primarily contains material on literature, sociology, politics and other topics concerning the political reformations and revolutions in Latin America.

 
Latin American Perspectives records

This collection contains correspondence, agendas, minutes, proofs, and other material generated during the creation of , a theoretical and scholarly journal for discussion and debate on the political economy of capitalism, imperialism, and socialism in the Americas.

 
Law (R.J. Jr.) photograph album of the Panama Canal and Chile

The collection consists of a photograph album compiled by R.J. Law Jr. during his time serving in the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy in 1921. The 38 photographs in the album depict people and places in Panama City...

 
Lawson (Alvin H.) correspondence

This collection includes correspondence between Alvin H. Lawson, a professor of English, and various libraries regarding the anti-slavery novel by Ashurst Biggs. A photocopy of the novel is included.

 
Lawton (Harry W.) collection on Chinese in California

This collection contains newspaper clippings, photographs, documents and other material collected by Harry W. Lawton pertaining to the experiences of 19th-20th century Chinese immigrants in California, primarily in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Includes material regarding the archaeological...

 
Lawton (Harry W.) collection on Willie Boy

This collection is comprised of correspondence, photographs, research notes, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the Willie Boy manhunt of 1909. Topics include the Willie Boy manhunt, Harry W. Lawton's book, , the motion picture, , and the legal...

 
Lawton (Harry W.) papers

The Harry W. Lawton papers contain correspondence, press clippings, photographs, manuscripts, magazines, and other materials from Lawton's life and career. Lawton was an American writer, journalist, editor, and historian who wrote several books on Native Americans in Southern California, particularly...

 
Ledbetter (Charles W.) papers

The collection consists of materials documenting the professional, political, and social life of Tuskegee Airman Charles W. Ledbetter, who later served in the Inland Empire as a journalist for the and was involved in local politics. Materials in the collection...

 
Lee (K.W.) (Kyung Won) papers

The collection contains news clippings, newspapers, photographs, audiovisual materials and other items from journalist K.W. (Kyung Won) Lee related to his life, journalism, and Korean-Americans in the media.

 
Lehman (Paul D.) papers

The Paul D. Lehman papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of material related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as material pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.,...

 
Linton (Wistaria Hartmann) papers

Collection contains correspondence to and from Wistaria Hartmann Linton, photography by Wistaria, and some documents related to her time at UC Riverside.

 
Lipscomb (Wendell) papers

The collection contains photographs, newspaper articles, yearbooks, letters, and other documents related to the life and career of Dr. Wendell Lipscomb, a former Tuskegee Airmen flight instructor, physician, and psychiatrist.

 
Little Blue Book collection

This collection contains booklets from the Little Blue Book series published by the Haldeman-Julius Company. The small staple-bound books include reprints of famous literature, as well as information on various topics in the 20th century.

 
Livingstone (David) lantern slides collection

This collection contains lantern slides published by the London Missionary Society regarding David Livingstone, the noted explorer and medical missionary who traveled to Africa in the 19th century. The lantern slides in this collection depict Livingstone's life in color illustrations,...

 
Locus collection

The collection consists mainly of proofs of the back and front covers of a number of science fiction and fantasy books and serials. Also included is a small amount of correspondence sent to Locus Publications.

 
Lumpkin (Theodore Jr.) (Ted) papers

The collection consists of materials from former Tuskegee Airmen Ted Lumpkin, who served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, and was an active member of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. both nationally and locally in Los Angeles....

 
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Maddow (Ben) Papers

Ben Maddow was a Columbia University educated screenwriter and documentarian from the 1930's through the 1970's. This collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, scripts, magazines, photographs, and other artifacts related to Maddow's personal life and professional career.

 
Madison (R.W.) collection on Willie Boy

This collection primarily consists of photographs related to the 1909 Willie Boy manhunt, taken and collected by journalist Randolph White (R. W.) Madison (1886-1946). Madison covered the manhunt for the and other California newspapers. Willie Boy (born 1882) was a...

 
Martignoni (Mauro E.) papers

This collection contains publications written and edited by Mauro E. Martignoni regarding microbiology and entomology. Materials in the collection also include journals, pamphlets, books, and other publications.

 
Marut (Ret) and Der Ziegelbrenner collection

This collection contains manuscripts, press clippings, correspondence, and other material from Ret Marut's early days in Germany, chiefly Düsseldorf and Munich, including a complete run of the journal . Ret Marut is thought to be the actual identity of the...

 
McCaffrey (Anne) papers

The Anne McCaffrey papers is comprised of manuscripts, galley proofs, notes, correspondence, and other material related to the writings of Anne McCaffrey between 1957-1999. Although this collection does not span McCaffrey's entire career, it offers a representative sample of her...

 
McDowell family papers

This collection contains pamphlets, programs, newspapers, postcards, correspondence, decorative boxes, medals, and other material on the McDowell family and Southern California. Includes material pertaining to World War II.

McGee (Charles E.) papers

This collection contains memorandums, special orders, correspondence, administrative records, and other material pertaining to Charles E. McGee, retired Colonel from the United States Air Force who compiled nearly 30 years of service and a record of 409 aerial fighter combat...

 
McKeown (Debbie) collection on Inland Empire history

The collection consists of newspaper articles, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials related to the history of the Inland Empire and San Bernardino County. Materials in the collection also include items related to McKeown's father Battista (Bob) Pruneri, including his high...

McKown (Ted) collection of Flamenco sound recordings

This collection contains unique sound recordings of Diego del Gastor, Donn Pohren, and several other guitarists and singers who gathered and performed at locales in and around Morón de la Frontera, Spain. These performances were recorded by Ted McKown, a...

 
McLaughlin (Charles W.) photographs

This collection contains the negatives of Charles W. McLaughlin's photographic work documenting the Inland Empire of Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside counties). The photographs span more than a sixty year period showing the region's development from a rural/agricultural area...

 
Melton (William R.) papers

The William R. Melton papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of materials related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as materials pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.,...

 
Menville (Douglas) papers

This collection contains magazines, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, articles, flyers and other material on Douglas Menville, who is a prominent science fiction editor, writer, and novelist. Mostly contains trade magazines and other articles on cinema, art, and television during the 1970s.

 
Mexican film postcard collection

This collection is comprised of 80 postcards produced in Mexico, depicting various actors and movies from the silent film era.

 
Mexican Revolution photographs

The collection contains black and white photographs taken during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection cover various locations, battles, soldiers, and important figures such as Álvaro Obregón, Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa and Pascual Orozco.

 
Mexico photograph collection

This collection consists of photographs and stereoscopic photographs showcasing the landscapes, people, and culture of Mexico. Includes images of Texcotzingo, Miraflores, Coyoacán, and Tlalmanalco.

 
Michelsen (Ralph C.) papers

This collection contains notes, photographs, articles, manuscripts, maps, published papers, clippings, correspondence, sound recordings, and other material from cultural anthropologist Ralph C. Michelsen. Materials in the collection mostly pertain to Michelsen's anthropological research on numerous indigenous tribes in North and...

 
Miller (Albert W.) (Collection on)

The Collection on Albert W. Miller contains materials that document the professional work of Albert W. Miller. The collection primarily consists of photographs, press clippings, and other material regarding the Albert W. Miller Manufacturing Company and the Magnolia Automobile Company...

 
Miller (Maud H.) papers

The Maud H. Miller papers is a collection of personal documents and correspondence from Maud H. Miller, a Riverside resident and former employee of the United States Bureau of War Risk Assurance. Materials in the collection include Miller's correspondence with...

 
Millsap (Walter) papers

The Walter Millsap papers contains professional and personal correspondence, contracts, financial documents, publications by Millsap, photographs, audiovisual materials, newspaper clippings, and other material regarding Walter Millsap and the Llano Del Rio colony, a utopian society created by Job Harriman that...

 
Mission Inn (Collection on the)

This collection consists of photographs and documents related to the Mission Inn, a national historic landmark located in Riverside, California, generally considered to be the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States. The collection also includes images of...

 
Mitchell (Sue) collection on 52

This collection contains ephemera and promotional material from Sue Mitchell's art exhibit "52" that was on display at the Riverside Art Museum in 2013-2014.

 
Morgan (Lisa Boags) "Stories of the Tuskegee Airmen" documentary production materials

The collection consists mostly of audiovisual materials related to the documentary "Stories of the Tuskegee Airmen," produced by Lisa Boags Morgan in 1996. Items in the collection include audio reels of interviews from the Tuskegee Airmen Convention in 1995, audio...

 
Muir family collection on play-by-mail games

The collection consists of materials related to various play-by-mail games collected and developed by John C. Muir and his daughter Shannon Elise-Muir Broden, including rulebooks, specification sheets, forms, newsletters, team rosters, turn results, reference manuals and play-by-mail publications.

 
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Nader (George) papers

This collection consists of the professional and personal papers of actor and science fiction writer George Nader, including manuscript drafts, photographs, financial information, audio cassettes, and a film poster. Noteable manuscripts in the collection include Nader's unpublished work and an...

 
Native Californian photograph collection

This collection contains prints of photographs from the National Anthropological Archives of the Smithsonian Institution of various indigenous peoples from California. Photographs in the collection depict members of various tribes, tribal housing and artifacts, and the local environment.

 
Native Panamanian photograph collection

The collection consists of 25 photographs of indigenous people from the Darién Gap region of Panama, taken in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection depict Guna and Embera-Wounaan (also known as Chocó) people, both posed for portraits as...

 
The New York Review of Science Fiction records

The collection contains records from , a monthly literary magazine of science fiction established in 1988. Materials in the collection include subscription information, manuscript drafts, fliers, and correspondence.

Nichols family collection on the Palace of Westminster

This collection is comprised of items found within , by Edward Wedlake Brayley, and John Britton. Material includes correspondences, documents and illustrated plates from circa 1650 to 1905. The original book that contained these items is also housed within the...

 
Nin-Culmell (Joaquín) and Nin y Castellanos (José Joaquín) family papers

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, scores, reviews and other material pertaining to Joaquín Nin-Culmell, a twentieth century Cuban-Spanish composer, conductor, pianist, and professor, and his father José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos, a twentieth century Cuban pianist and composer. The included...

North (Alfred M.) diaries

This collection contains the diaries of Alfred M. North, a High School and Junior College teacher of the early 20th century from Riverside, California. The diaries consist of a short daily entry, focusing on North's school work, his daily life,...

 
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Oatman (Earl R.) papers

This collection contains photographs, correspondence, military records, and other material pertaining to Earl R. Oatman, a Prisoner of War (POW) during World War II and Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside. Includes correspondence and documents related...

 
O'Connor (William) collection of political memorabilia

The collection consists of political memorabilia related to U.S. politics at the national, state, and local level, and includes buttons, bumper stickers, and correspondence.

 
Ortiz (Bobbye S.) collection on Latin America

This collection contains press clippings and other material regarding Latin America that was collected by Bobbye S. Ortiz, a feminist and social activist that served as editor of the . Materials in this collection primarily relate to Chile during the...

Ortlieb (Patricia) collection on Eliza L. Tibbets

This collection contains research notes, articles, photographs, documents, and other material compiled by Patricia Ortlieb, author and great-great-granddaughter of Eliza L. Tibbets, as she conducted research for the book "Creating an Orange Utopia: Eliza Lovell Tibbets and the Birth of...

Osuna (Sabino) papers

This collection contains glass plate negatives, photographs, and lantern slides of the Mexican Revolution done by commercial photographer Sabino Osuna. Includes images of Francisco Madero, Victoriano Huerta, Alvaro Obregón, Emiliano Zapata, and Pancho Villa, as well as street warfare during...

 
Owen (Albert K.) papers

This collection contains photographs, correspondence, contracts, court documents, newspaper clippings, blueprints, and other material pertaining to Albert K. Owen, an American civil engineer hired to construct a railway from Kansas City, Kansas to Topolobampo, Sinaloa. Includes material pertaining to the...

 
Owen (Roger) papers

This collection includes card files, subject bibliographies, schematic charts, maps, articles, manuscript chapters, clippings, audio tapes, and other material documenting anthropologist Roger C. Owens work with a range of native American groups of the Southwestern US and the Baja peninsula....

 
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Paiva (Jean) papers

This collection consists of the papers of author Jean Paiva, including manuscript drafts, notes, research, and short stories. Materials in the collection also include literary contracts, earnings statements, and correspondence between Paiva and other authors, editors and literary figures.

 
Paraguay photograph album

This collection consists of an album of photographs depicting various scenery, people, agriculture, and ruins in Paraguay in the early 1900s. Photographs in the album include views of a fleet from the 1912 Revolution, the Encarnación cyclone disaster of 1926,...

 
Parks (D. Russell) collection on Quanah Parker

This collection contains stories, articles, newspaper clippings, scholarly journals, booklets, and other material collected by D. Russell Parks on U.S. Native Americans and Quanah Parker, the last chief of the Comanche tribe. Parks was part of the same Comanche tribe...

 
Patten (Fred) collection on Science Fiction and Animation

This collection contains materials created and collected by Fred Patten, best known for his involvement in the Science Fiction fan community and work as an historian in the Anime, Manga, and Furry fandoms. The primary focus of this collection is...

 
Patten (Fred) papers

This collection contains correspondence, email, fliers, articles, stories, business cards, and other material on Fred Patten, who was an historian in science fiction, manga, anime, and furry fandom. Mostly contains correspondence and exchanges which he had with others.

 
Patterson (Tom) collection on California history

This collection contains postcards, photographs, correspondence, and other material regarding California that was collected by Tom Patterson, a columnist for the newspaper and a local historian. Materials in this collection primarily relate to Riverside, California and the greater inland region...

 
Paul (William L.) papers

The William L. Paul papers contain correspondence, photographs, clippings, and other material regarding William L. Paul, a pioneer date grower in Coachella Valley, California from 1909-1935. Topics include the Coachella Valley Date Growers Association, Paul's personal date business, and the...

 
Pelz (Bruce) collection on Science Fiction fandom

This collection contains programs, rosters, ballots, progress reports, fliers, and other material regarding Science Fiction and Fantasy fandom. Includes material related to Science Fiction and Fantasy based organizations and conventions.

 
Pemex Travel Club brochures of Mexico collection

The collection consists of 24 brochures produced by the Pemex Travel Club in 1959, offering information, pictures, itineraries, and maps of various locations in Mexico.

 
Peterson (Cecil) collection on the Tuskegee Airmen

The Cecil Peterson collection on the Tuskegee Airmen is contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of material related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as material pertaining to...

 
Petko (Edward C.) papers

This collection contains manuscripts, photographs, and other material regarding Edward C. Petko, J.D., M.D., an American dermatologist, professor of dermatology, and collector of rare books, manuscripts and antique printing presses.

 
Phillips (John) papers

The collection consists of materials relating to the political career of John Phillips, who served as a California state legislator from 1932-1942, then as a member of the House of Representatives from 1943-1947. Items in the collection include correspondence, reports,...

 
Pimentel (Luis Ramirez) photographs of the Mexican Revolution

This collection consists of around 1500 photographs and photographic postcards featuring the people, places, and events significant to the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) from the studio of Luis Ramirez Pimentel, including many images from the Chihuahua Campaigns (circa 1910-1913).

Popenoe (Wilson) papers

This collection includes the diary, record book, and photographs of botanist and agronomist Wilson Popenoe, who studied avocados, navel oranges, mangoes, and other plant life throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Popenoe was employed by the United States Department of...

 
Pournelle (Jerry) papers I

This collection contains manuscripts, galley proofs,writings, notes and other material regarding Jerry Pournelle, an American Science Fiction author and journalist. Includes science fiction manuscripts with such themes as space, atlantis and more.

 
Pournelle (Jerry) papers II

This collection contains manuscripts, galley proofs,writings, notes and other material regarding Jerry Pournelle, an American Science Fiction author and journalist. Includes science fiction manuscripts with such themes as space, atlantis and more.

 
The Press-Enterprise collection

This collection contains press clippings, artifacts, and other material pertaining to the history of , a Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper that serves the Inland Empire in Southern California. Also includes material regarding the professional life of Howard H. "Tim" Hays...

 
Project Apollo press clippings (Collection of)

This collection contains magazines and newspaper clippings on the Apollo 11 space voyage which took the first humans to the moon in 1969. Mostly contains articles and clippings from newspapers and magazines on the landing of the first person on...

 
Pässler (Edgar) collection on B. Traven

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, and other material accumulated by Edgar Pässler, editor-in-chief and program planner at B. Traven's publisher, Büchergilde Gutenberg, from 1962-1995. Includes Ret Marut's published short stories from 1912.

 
Pugh (Isaac C.) papers

The Isaac C. Pugh papers are primarily composed of letters written between members of the Pugh family, correspondence which provides insight into the lives of Union soldiers during the United States Civil War and those left behind on the home...

 
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Ramsdale (Esther) photograph album

The collection consists of a photograph album created by Riverside resident Esther Ramsdale in 1925. The album most notably documents Ramsdale's experience as one of the first graduates of the Riverside Community Hospital School for Nurses, as a part of...

 
Reeves (Robert) papers

The collection consists of personal and professional materials related to detective fiction author Robert Reeves. Items in the collection include various typescripts and drafts of both published and unpublished works, different translations and editions of Reeves' novels, and copies of...

 
Reginald (Robert) papers

This collection contains materials from science fiction author and bibliographer Robert Reginald (aka Michael Burgess), and the Borgo Press, a small press founded by Reginald where he served as publisher and editor. Materials in the collection include correspondence between Reginald...

 
Republican National Committee campaign collection

This collection contains articles, pamphlets, newsletters, reports, and other material on Republican National Committee campaign efforts during the 1960s. Materials in the collection consist mainly of information on candidates, policies, and other topics relevant to elections.

Ripley (H.L.) papers

This collection includes photographs and an unpublished diary written by H.L. Ripley while he traveled on horseback through Mexico in 1888-1889. A handwritten essay by Ripley from 1868 on the topic of manliness is also included.

 
Ritchie family papers

The collection consists of materials related to the Ritchie family of Riverside County, California, most notably Dr. Iner Sheld Ritchie and his son Dr. Iner William Sheld Ritchie. The Ritchies were well known for their philanthropic work in Mexico, most...

 
Riverside, California photograph collection

This collection contains photographs, slides, and glass plate negatives depicting the landscapes, people, and culture of Riverside, California from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Images in the collection include notable local buildings and businesses, Riverside families and residents, and local...

 
Riverside City and County, California collection

The collection contains advertising pamphlets, reports, festival programs, photographs, and other material related to the City and County of Riverside, California, from the mid 1800s to the early 2010s.

 
Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability records

The collection consists of operational documents, pamphlets, reports, and other materials produced and collected by the Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability (RCPA), a grassroots organization dedicated to improving relations between the Riverside Police Department and the local community by advocating...

 
Riverside International Raceway (Collection on the)

This collection contains photographs, slides, and programs from races held at the Riverside International Raceway, a race track in Riverside, California that was in operation from 1957-1989.

 
Riverside Peace and Freedom Council collection

The collection consists of news clippings, flyers, schedules, pamphlets. press releases, and other materials from 1967-1968 related to the Riverside Peace and Freedom Council, which was the local organization of the Peace and Freedom political party. Materials in the collection...

 
Riverside School Study collection

The Riverside School Study collection is a collection of reports and newsletters that document the joint research performed in the late 1960s by the Riverside Unified School District and the University of California, Riverside on the relationship between the desegregation...

 
Riverside Youth Concert Series records

This collection contains administrative records, press clippings, and other material from the Riverside Youth Concert Series, an organization in Riverside, California that provided affordable fine arts performances to local children from 1962-1978.

 
Roberts (Robin) collection on Anne McCaffrey

The collection consists of materials collected during the research process for Robert's biography, . Items in the collection include correspondence, research notes, photographs, interview tapes, and articles.

 
Role-playing games (Collection of)

This collection contains role-playing games including , , and . Items in the collection include player and master manuals, as well as maps and character pieces.

 
Romero family papers

This collection is comprised of programs, reviews, correspondence, and other material pertaining to the Romero family and Romero Guitar Quartet. The quartet was founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero and has included his sons Angel, Celin, and Pepe as well...

 
Ronge (Louis de) photograph album

The collection consists of a photograph album compiled by Louis de Ronge, a United States serviceman who was a member of the Fifth Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army. The majority of photographs were taken around 1916, and document the...

 
Ropes and Skinner families papers

This collection consists of diaries, correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and other material regarding the Ropes and Skinner families and their involvement in the American Civil War. A significant portion of this material dates from 1861-1865, including diaries from Hannah A. Ropes...

 
Rotsler (William) papers

This collection primarily contains the original artwork of William Rotlser, an American author, artist, and prominent member of science fiction fandom. Additional materials include manuscripts of Rotsler's novels and short stories, newsletters from the Fantasy Amateur Press Association, and compilations...

 
Rucker (Rudy) papers

The collection consists of the papers of Rudy Rucker, a mathematician and computer scientist who also authored numerous works of science fiction and was known as one of the founders of the cyberpunk science fiction movement. Materials in the collection...

 
Ruíz-Torres (Mari) collection on The X-Files

This collection is primarily comprised of press clippings, publications, correspondence, and other material pertaining to television program, motion pictures, and official fan club. Includes action figures of characters Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, realia featuring logo, and newsletters from ....

 
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Sadurní (Celestí) music scores

The collection consists of multiple musical works composed by Catalan composer and conductor Celestí Sadurní in the late 19th and early 20th century. The works, which were mostly unpublished, are handwritten either by Sadurní or a copyist and most are...

 
San Bernardino County, California collection

The San Bernardino County, California collection contains press clippings, correspondence, brochures, maps, and other material pertaining to the history, culture, tourism, and local communities of the county. Material related to heritage sites, cultural institutions, natural landmarks, residential life, and tourist...

 
San Gorgonio Pass livestock brands collection

This collection includes branded leather swatches and textual materials pertaining to the San Gorgonio Pass.

 
Science Fiction and Fantasy artwork (Collection of)

This collection consists of original works of art used as cover art for science fiction and fantasy books and magazines.

 
Science fiction and fantasy posters

The collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy posters consists of oversize tv/movie posters from the Science Fiction and Fantasy genre.

 
Science Fiction and Fantasy realia (Collection of)

This collection contains action figures, photographs, and other material on Science Fiction and Fantasy. Mostly contains objects pertaining to The Matrix, Harry Potter, Star Trek, and a few others.

 
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Animation conventions collection

This collection contains programs, bags, pins, books, flyers, and other material on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Animation conventions, which happen around the world to commemorate said genres. Contains information from conventions such as Loscon, Denvention, and others.

 
Science Fiction Poetry Association records

This collection contains publications, ballots, and other material from the Science Fiction Poetry Association. Includes issues of and the .

 
Scott (Jody) papers

This is a collection of notes, outlines, manuscript drafts, and some correspondence from feminist science fiction author Jody Scott.

 
Seeds (Corinne A.) papers

This collection contains notes, photographs, manuscripts, syllabi, and other material regarding the education curriculum of Corinne A. Seeds, principal of the Training School of the University of California, Southern Branch (UCLA). Material related to her work with Helen Heffernan in...

 
Seminario Internacional Escenarios Políticos de la Transición a la Democracia records

This collection contains newspaper clippings and conference papers related to the "Seminario Internacional Escenarios Politicos de la Transición a la Democracia," a seminar held in July of 1989 that discussed the various political transitions from socialism to democracy occurring in...

 
Seminario Partidos Políticos en los Procesos de Democratización records

This collection contains schedules and proceedings from the "Seminario Partidos Políticos en los Procesos de Democratización," a seminar on the democratization of political parties in Paraguay held in 1989 and organized by the Grupo de Trabajo de Partidos Politicos (CLACSO)...

 
Shiffman (Stu) papers

The collection consists of materials from science fiction fan artist Stu Shiffman, including fanzines, t-shirts, and notebooks featuring his artwork.

 
Shiner (Lewis) papers

The collection consists of items related to the writings and career of American author Lewis Shiner, a fiction writer known especially for his work in the science fiction and cyberpunk genres. Materials in the collection contain manuscripts, story drafts, correspondence,...

 
Shirley (John) papers

The John Shirley papers consist of material related to Shirley's 1989 collection of short stories, , and includes galley proofs and annotated typescripts. Also included is the original introduction to the work written and printed out by author William Gibson.

 
Show and Prove Hip Hop Studies Conference collection

This collection includes items pertaining to the Show and Prove Hip Hop Studies Conference, a biennial conference premised on cultivating the necessary and critical dialogues for the development of Hip Hop studies as a field. Materials in the collection include...

 
signatures of British royalty and nobility (Collection of)

This collection contains signatures of British nobility and members of the British royal family, and includes some signed letters and government documents. Notable signatures in the collection include those of Queen Victoria, Prince of Wales Albert Edward (later Edward VII),...

 
Simpson (Joan) collection on Philip K. Dick

The collection consists mainly of letters, poems, and story drafts written by science fiction author Philip K. Dick to Joan Simpson, who he was in a relationship with for most of 1977. Letters in the collection focus mostly on Dick's...

 
Smith (Ian A.) papers

Ian A. Smith was an employee of the California Portland Cement Company's Colton Plant from 1952-1977. Smith also conducted research regarding the history of mining operations at Slover Mountain in Colton, California. The Ian A. Smith papers primarily focus on...

 
Smith (Kay Berryhill) and Connie Confer LGBT activism collection

The collection contains materials created and compiled by LGBT activists Connie Confer, a retired assistant city attorney for Riverside, California and her partner, Kay Berryhill Smith, a retired social worker in Riverside County. Materials in the collection focus on local,...

 
Smith (Ralph) collection on the Tuskegee Airmen

The Ralph Smith collection on the Tuskegee Airmen is contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of material related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as material pertaining to...

 
Sneary (Rick) papers

This collection contains correspondence, fanzines, and other material regarding Rick Sneary, a Science Fiction fan and critic who carried on personal correspondence with many prominent science fiction and fantasy authors.

 
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. materials (Collection of)

This collection contains items from the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA), a practical history society that recreates the arts and skills of pre-17th century Europe through gatherings and other events. Items in the collection include album books, personal SCA tokens...

 
Southern California public utlities collection

This collection contains pamphlets and textual materials regarding public utility companies in Southern California and includes information on the electrical workers' strike of 1953.

 
Spalding (Hobart A.) collection on Latin America

This collection contains publications and other material regarding Latin America and Peru collected by Hobart A. Spalding, a professor of history from Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center. According to Spalding, this collection provides "a snapshot of academic and...

 
Spark (Clare) papers

This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Clare Spark, an independent scholar and past program director of Pacifica Radio in Los Angeles, California.

 
Sperry (John L.) negatives

The collection consists of 20 albums with negatives and 3 reels of film taken by Riverside resident and lepidopterist John L. Sperry from 1916-1931. The negatives mostly were taken during vacations, and depict natural areas and parks throughout the United...

 
Spooner (Cora M.) collection on the Tuskegee Airmen

This collection contains DVDs, VHS tapes, books and other material on the Tuskegee Airmen as collected by Cora M. Spooner, who has an affiliation with Friends of the Tuskegee Airmen. Mostly contains material related to the Congressional balls and other...

 
St. Clair (Eric) stories and comics

The collection consists of around 100 stories, articles, and comics written by author Eric (Raymond) St. Clair from the late 1940s to late 1960s. The stories in the collection, written mostly for children and often featuring bear protagonists, were published...

 
St. Clair (Margaret) papers

This collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other material pertaining to the personal and professional life of Margaret St. Clair, an American science fiction writer. Includes a number of published and unpublished manuscripts in the science fiction genre as well as...

 
St. Denis (Ruth) and Ted Shawn papers

Ruth St. Denis was one of the first internationally known modern dancers, and was famous for her cultural dance performances. Ted Shawn was a male pioneer for American modern dance, and was St. Denis' dance partner for a large part...

 
Stingley (John) convention slides

The collection consists of around 125 slides of convention photographs, taken by John Stingley in the late 1980s at various science fiction and fantasy conventions held in the Midwestern United States. The photographs mostly depict fellow convention attendees, particularly cosplayers....

 
Stotts family papers

The collection consists of photographs, diaries, and other materials documenting the lives of the Stotts family of Riverside, California. The Stotts, consisting of Guy P. Stotts, Clara Ralston Stotts, and their twin daughters Eunice and Hazel, lived in Riverside in...

 
Stringfellow Hazardous Waste Site collection

The Stringfellow Hazardous Waste Site collection contains technical reports, media clippings, correspondence, public records, ephemera, notes, government publications, photographs, and other material regarding the Stringfellow Hazardous Waste Site, a Class I industrial waste disposal facility in Glen Avon, California, that...

 
Stype family scrapbook

The collection consists of a scrapbook containing 224 photographs and other items from Charles Maurice and Bertha R. Stype, documenting their life and travels during the early 1900s. Many of the photographs depict their life and work in the Panama...

 
Sunkist Growers, Inc. records

The Sunkist Growers Inc. records consists mostly of agreements between various growers and the Fruit Growers Supply Company and the Exchange By-Products Company, which were parts of the organization that provided wholesale supplies and developed markets for citrus by-products like...

 
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Tangen (Rulan) papers

This collection contains publications, press clippings, fliers, and other material pertaining to the professional career of Rulan Tangen, a dance artist, choreographer, lecturer, and director of .

 
Throssel (Richard) photographs

This collection consists of photographs taken by Richard Throssel, a photographer who primarily photographed the Crow Indians in Montana, that depict Native American life.

 
Toledano (James) collection on the Barry M. Goldwater Presidential campaign

The collection consists primarily of pamphlets, clippings, newsletters, publications, correspondence, photographs, brochures and ephemera. Most of the materials pertain to the 1964 United States Presidential campaign and the Goldwater support effort. The collection also contains a considerable amount of campaign...

 
Trafzer (Clifford) collection of Native American traditional clothing and objects

The collection consists of various pieces of traditional Native American clothing, in addition to moccasins, bags, jewelry and other objects. The pieces are from a variety of North American tribes, including the Northern Cheyenne, Tlingit, and Arapaho peoples among others.

Trailfinders collection

This collection contains organizational records, correspondence, notebooks, scrapbooks, photographs, video cassettes, and other material regarding the Trailfinders, a private school for boys and wilderness organization, established by Harry C. James in Hollywood, California during the spring of 1915. Material documenting...

 
Treviño (Jesús Salvador) science fiction collection

This collection consists of scripts, call sheets, storyboards, crew lists, set plans, and other material pertaining to science fiction television shows directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño, an American television director and writer. Includes material from , , , and .

 
Trianon Press collection

The collection consists of a number of broadsides containing printed reproductions of engravings, illustrations, and other artwork produced by the Trianon Press, a publisher of fine art books known for producing high quality facsimiles. Reproductions in the collection include works...

 
Tuerk (Richard) collection on Sadakichi Hartmann Newsletter

Materials in this collection are comprised of papers, correspondence, receipts, photographs, and article drafts used in the publication and distribution of the Sadakichi Hartmann Newsletter between 1973-1976.

 
Turfgrass conferences and events collection

This collection consists of documents, programs, and fliers from conferences and events on turfgrass management held mostly in California in the 1950s and early 1960s.

 
Tuskegee Airmen Biographical Information collection

The Tuskegee Airmen Biographical Information collection contains biographical material related to individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field and its predecessors, as well as material pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a non-profit organization. This collection contains biographical information, mainly...

Tuskegee Airmen collection

This collection contains documents, photographs, and other material regarding the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots who served in World War II as part of the Uniteds States Army Air Corps. Includes certificates, pamphlets, press clippings, artwork, photographs,...

 
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chicago "DODO" Chapter oral history collection

The collection consists of 30 VHS tapes containing oral history interviews of various Tuskegee Airmen, conducted from 1998-1999 and coordinated by the Chicago "DODO" chapter of Tuskegee Aimen, Inc.

 
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Los Angeles Chapter records

This collection is comprised of minutes, financial statements, programs, correspondence, photographs, and other material regarding the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) Los Angeles Chapter. Material regarding other TAI chapters and the national organization are also contained in this collection and include...

 
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Ulloa (José Antonio) collection of cartes de visite

This collection consists of 60 cartes de visite, owned by José Antonio Ulloa of Zacatecas, Mexico. Items in the collection include photographs and portraits of European, South American, and Central American royalty and military members from the 19th century. Many...

 
Underwood & Underwood stereoscopic photographs (Collection of)

The collection consists of 27 stereoscopic photographs depicting various locations in Jerusalem published by Underwood & Underwood at the turn of the 20th century. The majority of the photographs come from the "Jerusalem Tour" set published in 1904.

 
United States Agency for International Development records

This collection is comprised of documents and other material pertaining to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal organization responsible for the distribution of non-military foreign aid.

 
United States airman photograph album of the Panama Canal Zone

The collection consists of one photograph album, containing 126 original gelatin silver photographs taken during the early 1940s by an unknown United States (U.S.) airman stationed at Albrook Field and Rio Hato bases in the U.S. Controlled Panama Canal Zone...

 
United States Military officer training photographs

This collection contains photographs and other material regarding the officer training programs of the United States Military. Includes items related to the officer training programs at Ft. McLellan, Alabama and Fort Benning, Georgia.

 
United States presidential campaigns collection

This collection contains documents, photographs, and other material regarding several United States Presidential campaigns including those of John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nelson Rockefeller, Barry M. Goldwater, and Richard Nixon.

 
Uruguayan political campaigns collection

This collection contains fliers, posters, newspaper clippings, and other material regarding Uruguayan political campaigns. Includes campaign and election material pertaining to various political parties including Partido Socialista, Partido Reformista, and Comité de Huelga.

 
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Valiant Knights of Daguerre photographs

This collection contains photographs from the book by Sadakichi Hartmann.

 
Vance (Clay Burton) astrology reading collection

The collection consists of correspondence and an astrological life reading created by Clay Burton Vance, a conman in the early 20th century who became well known internationally for selling false astrological readings. Vance, which was the pseudonym of Elmer Sidney...

 
Veracruz, Mexico photograph album

The collection consists of approximately 200 photographs and photographic postcards depicting various places, people, and landmarks in Veracruz, Mexico, taken between 1910 and 1920.

 
Villa (Pancho) (Photograph collection on)

The collection consists mainly of photographs of Francisco "Pancho" Villa, a Mexican Revolutionary general and prominent figure during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. Photographs in the collection include portraits of Villa, Villa with his troops and other...

 
Vinge (Vernor) papers

This collection contains correspondence, science fiction convention programs, and a floppy disk from science fiction author Vernor Vinge. The correspondence mostly concerns other authors and publishers sending Vinge their works for his review or comments.

 
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Waite (C.B.) photographs

The collection consists of approximately 200 black and white photographs of various cities, buildings, historic sites, people, events, and places in Mexico taken by photographer C.B. (Charles Betts) Waite in the early 20th century.

 
Wallace (W.L) slide collection

The collection consists of around 3000 photograph slides collected by W.L. Wallace depicting the American Southwest, mainly focusing on California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Slides in the collection show mostly natural landmarks and scenery, in addition to...

 
Washburn & Sons collection on Pest Control

This collection contains publications, photographs, and other material regarding pest control research and services during the early-mid 1900s. Primarily includes publications pertaining to plant disease and pest control in the citrus industry by researchers such as Henry J. Quayle and...

 
Waskowitz (Edward) collection on Paul Keller

The collection consists of items sent to Edward (Edy) Waskowitz by popular 20th century German author Paul Keller. Materials in the collection include photograph postcards with Keller's portrait, signed copies of three of Keller's books, and five issues of the...

 
Wayne (Stephen J.) photographs

This collection contains photographs, negatives, and slides taken by Stephen J. Wayne, a local photographer from the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Images in the collection primarily reflect the landscape of Riverside and the greater Inland Empire during the...

 
Weaver (Jane C.) collection on Sadakichi Hartmann

The collection consists of materials related to Jane C. Weaver's research on the life and work of Sadakichi Hartmann. Materials in the collection include research notes, photographs, and photocopies of original correspondence and documents related to Hartmann.

 
Weber family collection on G. Stanley Wilson

This collection contains documents, photographs, and other material documenting the architectural works of G. Stanley Wilson, a locally renowned architect in Riverside, California. Material was compiled and collected by Peter N. Weber, a fellow architect and colleague of Wilson, and...

 
Webster (Marjorie and Edna R.) papers

The collection contains photographs, notes, articles, and other materials from explorer Edna R. Webster and her daughter Marjorie Webster. The majority of materials in the collection relate to Edna's exploration and study of Mayan ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula in...

 
Weller Vineyard and Garrett and Co. Winery collection

The collection consists of items relating to the Weller Vineyard, the Garrett and Co. Winery, and the Garret and Weller families. Materials in the collection include correspondence, news clippings, genealogies and family documents.

 
West Covina Rose Float Foundation Tuskegee Airmen float collection

The West Covina Rose Float Foundation Tuskegee Airmen float collection consists of materials related to the 2010 entry into the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade by the West Covina Rose Float Foundation. This collection is contained within the Tuskegee Airmen...

 
West India Plantations business ledger

The collection consists of the business ledger of the West India Plantations, a company founded and ran in part by Frederick O. Popenoe, to import, grow and sell agricultural goods including date palms. Materials in the ledger cover the business...

 
Weyer (Guillermo Arturo) collection on Agencia Noticiosa Paraguaya

The collection consists of the entire library and political archive of the Agencia Noticiosa Paraguaya (ANP), a news agency focused on Paraguayan opposition parties and organizations that operated in Buenos Aires from 1973 until it was closed by the Argentine...

 
Whigham (Thomas) collection on Paraguay

This collection contains manuscripts, press clippings, and other material regarding the research of Thomas Whigham, professor of colonial and modern Latin America as well as a former Fulbright scholar in Argentina and Paraguay.

 
White (James) papers

This collection is comprised of typescripts, galley proofs, notes, and other material by James White, an Irish author of science fiction novels, novellas, and short stories. Primarily includes manuscripts of White's published and unpublished works (many contain hand annotations). Within...

 
White (Ruth) collection on Harlan Ellison

The collection consists of materials from Ruth White (née Flightner) related to her friendship with science fiction author Harlan Ellison, who she met when they were both students at The Ohio State University. Known at that time by her nickname...

 
Wiley (Carl A.) collection on solar sails

The collection contains working papers, articles, proposals, and other documents on solar sails created by Carl A. Wiley, an engineer and mathematician that authored one of the first accounts of how solar sails could be assembled in orbit and used...

 
Wilhelm (Kate) short story typescript

The collection consists of an original typescript of a short science-fiction story, "It's a Good Trick, If..." by author Kate Wilhelm, along with the February 1960 issue of containing the published version.

 
Wilson (Colin) papers

This collection is comprised of correspondence, galley proofs, manuscripts, press clippings, and other material pertaining to the works of English literary figure Colin Wilson between the years 1965-1998. Includes correspondence between Colin Wilson and June O'Shea, galley proofs and manuscripts...

 
Wilson (Richard) papers

This collection contains correspondence, press clippings, and other material regarding Richard Wilson, a Nebula Award-winning American science fiction writer and fan.

 
Wilson (Russell) collection on Riverside County

The collection consists of photographs, drawings, and documents related to Riverside County history.

 
Windsor (Dana) collection on Elfquest

The collection consists of materials related to the comic book created by Wendy and Richard Pini in 1978. Items in the collection include articles related to Elfquest, fan art, Elfquest Fan Club materials, and fanzines, most notably a full run...

 
World Fantasy Award prize collection

The collection consists of an award statuette and two pins from the World Fantasy Awards. Items in the collection are modelled after a bust of H.P. Lovecraft, which was the award design from 1975-2015.

 
World War I and II (Collection on)

This collection contains posters, publications, press clippings, military decorations and paraphernalia, and other material regarding World War I and II. Materials in the collection include propaganda posters created and distributed by the United States government, French magazines and newspapers primarily...

 
World War I British working women postcards

The collection consists of 31 postcards with photographs of British women in their work uniforms during the First World War, when they were called to replace men in a variety of support and factory positions. Women on the postcards include...

 
Wright (Sydney Fowler) papers

This collection contains floppy disks, manuscripts, and other material regarding the short stories and novels of Sydney Fowler Wright, a British editor, poet, and science fiction author.

 
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Yeager (Jack) California 1970 ballot propositions scrapbooks

The collection contains two scrapbooks of news clippings, correspondence, political mailers, and other materials related to efforts to pass two ballot propositions related to state bonds in the June 2, 1970 election in California.

 
Yellin (Herb) collection on Ray Bradbury

The collection consists of materials collected by publisher and founder of Lord John Press Herb Yellin related to science fiction author Ray Bradbury. Materials in the collection include letters from Bradbury to Yellin, photographs of Bradbury and his family given...

 
Yorke (Charles Philip) family correspondence

This collection consists of correspondence from 19th century British politician Charles Philip Yorke to various family members and fellow politicians. The collection also contains letters from Yorke's brother, Sir Joseph Sydney Yorke, to Charles. Most of the correspondence concerns British...

 
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Zakheim (Bernard) collection on Frank Herbert

The collection consists of materials from Polish-born San Francisco artist Bernard Zakheim, mostly related to his friendship and interactions with science fiction author Frank Herbert. Items in the collection include correspondence between Herbert and Zakheim, news clippings on Herbert, and...