Dime Novel Collection 1898-1928, 1898-1928

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Title:: Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection
Dates:: 1898-1928
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Extent:: 7 linear ft. (16 boxes)
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Preferred citation:: Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection. San Diego Public Library

Scope and content:: The collection contains 769 copies of detective, western, and adventure novels. Titles include: All Around Weekly, Fame and Fortune Weekly, Frank Manley’s Weekly, Frank Reade Weekly, Liberty Boys of ‘76, Pluck and Luck, Secret Service, Wide Awake Weekly, Wild West, Work and Win, Tip Top Weekly. This collection was acquired by the Public Library in 1970 with funds bequeathed by Edwin A. Benjamin.
Acquisition information:: This collection was acquired by the Public Library in 1970 with funds bequeathed by Edwin A. Benjamin.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by San Diego Public Library staff.
Date Prepared:: 1898-1928
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: San Diego Public Library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claims of the copyright holder. Permission to copy or publish any portion of San Diego Public Library's collection must be given by the San Diego Public Library.

Preferred citation:: Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection. San Diego Public Library

Location of this collection:: San Diego Public Library

330 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92101, US