Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection
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Title: Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection
Dates: 1898-1928
Collection Number: MS.033
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 7 linear ft. (16 boxes)
Repository:
San Diego Public Library
San Diego, California 92101
Abstract: 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.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
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Raymond A. Mengar Dime Novel Collection. San Diego Public Library
This collection was acquired by the Public Library in 1970 with funds bequeathed by Edwin A. Benjamin.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.