Don E. Ford slide collection

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Don E. Ford slide collection

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Table of contents

Series 1. Events 1930-1964

Series Scope and Contents

This series consists of single and stereo slides of the Cincinnati Fantasy Group, fan events and publications outside of conventions, and personal trips. Slides in the series depict various locations, including Indian Lake and Cleveland, Ohio, and Indiana.

Series Arrangement

Slides in the series are arranged alphabetically, according to groupings and captions provided by Ford.

Box 1, Folder 1

Beatley's on the Lake 1951

Box 1, Folder 2

Birthday parties 1952-1960

Box 1, Folder 3

Cincinnati Fantasy Group 1956-1964

Box 1, Folder 4

Indiana picnic

Box 1, Folder 5

Indian Lake 1947-1956

Box 1, Folder 6

Kent Bulmer and Akron Parade 1955

Box 1, Folder 7

Natural Bride State Park picnic trip 1955

Box 1, Folder 8

Picnic at Muncie 1958

Box 1, Folder 9

Sandusky, Ohio 1964

Box 1, Folder 10

SF Boom or Bust 1930-1944

Series 2. Conventions 1952-1967

Series Scope and Contents

This series consists of single and stereo slides of conventions attended by Don Ford, including conventions held in Detroit, London, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Slides in the series are candid shots, depicting attendees listening to speakers, gatherings, items on display, and general shots of other fans and attendees. The series also contains the original labels Ford used to organize his metal slide boxes.

Series Arrangement

Slides in the series are arranged alphabetically, according to groupings and captions provided by Ford.

Box 1, Folder 11

Chicon 1962

Box 1, Folder 12

Chicago 1962

Box 1, Folder 13

Cleveland 13th World Con 1955

Box 1, Folder 14

Clevention and Ken Bulmer visit 1955

Box 1, Folder 15

Detroit Con 1959

Box 1, Folders 16-17

"Falascon" 1957-1958

Box 1, Folder 18

Midwestcon III 1952

Box 1, Folder 19

Midwestcon V 1954

Box 1, Folder 20

Midwestcon VI 1955

Box 1, Folder 21

Midwestcon VII 1956

Box 1, Folder 22

Midwestcon VIII 1957

Box 1, Folder 23

Midwestcon IX 1958

Box 1, Folder 24

Midwestcon X 1959

Box 1, Folder 25

Midwestcon XI 1960

Box 1, Folder 26

Midwestcon XII 1961

Box 1, Folder 27

Midwestcon XIII 1962

Box 2, Folder 2

Midwestcon XIV 1963

Box 2, Folder 2

Midwestcon XV 1964

Box 2, Folder 3

Midwestcon XVIII 1967

Box 2, Folder 4

Oaklacon II 1954

Box 2, Folder 5

Philcon II 1953

Box 2, Folder 6

Picnicon 1958

Box 2, Folder 7

Pittcon; Indiana Conference 1955-1960

Box 2, Folder 8

SF Convention 1952

Box 2, Folder 9

TAFF London Con [Eastercon] 1960

Box 2, Folder 10

Washington D.C. Convention 1963

Box 2, Folder 11

Slide Box Labels undated

Collection Contents

Series 1. Events

Series 2. Conventions