Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- White, Ruth
- Abstract:
- 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 Windi, White became friends with Ellison after working with him on the student humor publication The Sundial. Materials in the collection include issues of The Sundial, photographs, articles, signed copies of some of Ellison's books, and letters Ellison wrote White providing updates on his life.
- Extent:
- 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Ruth White collection on Harlan Ellison (MS 282). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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 Windi, White became friends with Ellison after working with him on the student humor publication The Sundial. Materials in the collection include issues of The Sundial, photographs, articles, signed copies of some of Ellison's books, and letters Ellison wrote White providing updates on his life.
- Acquisition information:
- Gifts of Frederick White on behalf of Ruth White, 2023, 2024.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Ruth White collection on Harlan Ellison (MS 282). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233