Western Fiction Ephemera Collection, 1900-1950

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Western Fiction Ephemera Collection
Dates:
1900-1950
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
145 uncatalogued paperbacks and 92 periodical titles (45 linear feet).
Language:
Preferred citation:

Western Fiction Ephemera Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

One of the highlights is a long run of Street and Smith's Western Story Magazine (September 1922-January 1935). A small collection of early "Dime Novels" focusing on the mythic "Wild West" are also included.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Western fiction.
Dime novels.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections staff.
Date Prepared:
1900-1950
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to the public.

Preferred citation:

Western Fiction Ephemera Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections

Location of this collection:
800 N. State College Blvd.
Pollak Library South, Room 352
Fullerton, CA 92834-4150, US
Contact:
(657) 278-3445