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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Edward E. Marsh Ephemera Collection
Creator:
Marsh, Edward E.
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0524
Physical Description:
142.98 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1930-2014
Language of Material:
English
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The
Edward E. Marsh Ephemera Collection is largely comprised of over 30 loose-leaf, matching leather binders of collected ephemera, pulps, magazines, art, and manuscripts
from key figures in the development of the science fiction and pop culture, including Forrest J. Ackerman, Robert Heinlein,
Frank Herbert, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Jules Verne. The collection also contains original artwork from prominent
science fiction illustrators such as Kelly Freas, Frank Frazetta, and Gerry Grace as well as sculptural works by Anne Fewell.
Original limited ephemera from both film and literary works:
Battlefield Earth,
Dune, and
Blade Runner are also included.
The collection is divided into nine series:
Edward E. Marsh Golden Age of Science Fiction Library Binders,
Ephemera Enclosures,
Edward E. Marsh Author Library Binders,
Edward E. Marsh Artist Library Binders,
Original Artwork,
Sculptural Works,
Film Memorabilia and Collectibles,
Artifacts, and
Awards.
The
Edward E. Marsh Golden Age of Science Fiction Library Binders are arranged alphabetically by author name with binder contents described at the item level and notes signed and limited
edition copies. The binders highlight prominent Golden Age of Science Fiction authors and include serials and magazines, fanzine
clippings, original manuscripts, photographs, and personal ephemera. Authors include Forrest J. Ackerman, Isaac Asimov, Ray
Bradbury, Will Durant, Robert Heinlein, Frank Herbert, and Jules Verne.
The
Book Ephemera consists of various loose serials, news clippings, photographs, and other ephemera found in books within the Marsh Library.
The items were removed from the cataloged monographs and arranged into a separate subseries.
The
Edward E. Marsh Author Library Binders include materials collected in two subseries documenting Winston S. Churchill's writing, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955; and Ernest Hemingway's
Old Man and the Sea. The Churchill items are biographical magazine articles and a binder from the Centenary Trust medals. The
Old Man and the Sea subseries contains promotional materials related to the published book as well as the film adaptation.
The
Edward E. Marsh Artist Library Binders contain artwork by science fiction illustrator Kelly Freas and others. The binders represent original pen and pencil sketch
drawings, lithographic prints, and published magazine covers. The majority of the art is signed by Kelly Freas.
The
Original Artwork series is arranged in three subseries: Portrait Paintings, Framed Artworks, and Oversize Prints. The portrait paintings
were commissioned works of prominent science fiction and fantasy authors, including many in the Marsh Library. The acrylic
on canvas works were painted by Los Angeles artist, Anne Fewell and Judah Dobin.
The framed artworks are limited edition prints and off-set lithographs by well-known science fiction and fantasy artists as
Frank Frazetta, Gerry Grace, Charles Wildbank, and Greg Winters. A large selection of the work are print rendition illustrations
for L. Ron Hubbard's
Battlefield Earth.
The oversize prints are unframed large format lithographs and prints by well-known science fiction illustration as Frank Frazetta,
Gerry Grace, Shun Kijima, Gary Meyer, and Charles Wildbank. Many of the prints are exclusive and limited edition illustrations
for
Battlefield Earth and
Mission Earth.
The
Sculptural Works series is arranged in two subseries: Portrait Busts and Published Books and Film Related.
The portrait busts are both life-size and small format original cast sculpture bust of prominent science fiction and fantasy
authors in the Marsh Library. Many of the busts are cast bronze pieces and rendered by Los Angeles artist Anne Fewell. Also
included are commissioned life-size portraits of Edward E. Marsh and L. Ron Hubbard. Unique pieces include a life mask of
Forrest J. Ackerman and a marble resin bust of Robert Heinlein.
The other sculptural works are items from Battlefield Earth, including a bronze cast sculpture rendered after Frank Frazetta's
illustration, "Man the Endangered Species".
Included in the
Film Memorabilia and Collectibles series are ffive subseries:
Battlefield Earth,
Bladerunner,
Dune, Miscellaneous, and The Edward E. Marsh Library Film Binders. Materials in these subseries include action figures, film props,
and promotional materials related to the films. The film binders contain pictures, scripts, promotional matierials, DVDs,
and soundtracks of a variety of films.
The subseries incorporates a wide range of objects and collectible material from well-known science fiction films. The items
are unique and range from replica film props, limited edition toys and games, and paper ephemera. Unique items include film
prop knives used in
Dune and an over life-size costume character statue of Terl from
Battlefield Earth.
The
Artifacts series contains items from prominent science fiction authors, including the leather briefcase of Will Durant and various
E-meters conceptualized and manufactured by L. Ron Hubbard. E-meters are devices that record human electrodermal activity
and are used extensively in the Church of Scientology.
The
Awards series contains the Dissemination Edition bronze statue from the Printing Industries of America award presented to Edward
E. Marsh, as well as awards presented to Forrest J Ackerman and Henry Mancini.
The
Exhibits and Conventions series includes programs and guides from San Diego Comic Con and other conventions.
The series of
Catalogues and Bibliographies includes catalogues from small bookstores across the United States, catalogues of major sales, and fan and bookstore directories.
The
Audiovisual Materials series includes casettes and CDs of science fiction audiobooks, lectures, and radio shows, DVDs of science fiction movies
and television shows, 35 mm slides showcasing the covers of science fiction magazines from 1909-1976, and vinyl records primarily
of recordings of the music of Henry Mancini.
I. Edward E. Marsh Golden Age of Science Fiction Library Binders
1.) Ackerman, Forrest J.
2.) Asimov, Isaac
3.) Bradbury, Ray
4.) Camp, L. Sprague de
5.) Campbell Jr., John W.
6.) Durant, Will
7.) Heinlein, Robert A.
8.) Herbert, Frank
9.) Smith, E.E. "Doc"
10.) Van Vogt, A.E.
11.) Verne, Jules
12.) Edward E. Marsh Library Binders (A-V)
II. Book Ephemera
III. Edward E. Marsh Author Library Binders
1.) Churchill, Winston S. Library Binder
2.) Hemingway, Ernest,
The Old Man and the Sea
IV. Edward E. Marsh Artist Library Binders
1.) Freas, Kelly Library Binder
V. Original Artwork
1.) Portrait Paintings
2.) Framed Artworks
3.) Oversize Prints
VI. Sculptural Works
1.) Portrait Busts
2.) Published Book and Film Related
VII. Film Memorabilia and Collectibles
1.)
Battlefield Earth
2.)
Blade Runner
3.)
Dune
4.) Miscellaneous
VIII. Artifacts
IX. Awards
X. Exhibits and Conventions
XI. Catalogues and Bibliographies
XII. Audiovisual Materials
This collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Edward E. Marsh
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Edward E. Marsh Golden Age of Science Fiction Book Collection: http://libpac.sdsu.edu/search/X?SEARCH=%28%22Edward%20E.%20Marsh%22%29&SORT=D&b=cdsc
Identification of item, folder title, box number,
Edward E. Marsh Ephemera Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Edward E. Marsh was born in San Francisco, CA in 1951. He was raised and educated in San Diego, attended San Diego State University
his freshman year, and later pursued a career in real estate. He also joined the Church of Scientology and began collecting
all things related to L. Ron Hubbard with a focus on science fiction. His Golden Age of Science Fiction collection includes
complete works from well-known science fiction authors such as Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert,
Robert Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, Jules Verne, and H.G. Wells.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Science fiction--Collectors and collecting
Science fiction.
Marsh, Edward E.
Hubbard, L. Ron (La Fayette Ron), 1911-1986