Hall (Mark E.) collection on Frank M. Robinson, circa 1998, 2026
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Mark E. Hall collection on Frank M. Robinson
- Dates:
- circa 1998, 2026
- Creators:
- Hall, Mark E.
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of materials related to science fiction author Frank M. Robinson collected by Mark E. Hall. This includes a draft manuscript of Robinson's 1999 novel Waiting, an accompanying letter to Hall from Robinson, and a letter from Hall to UCR Library staff detailing his friendship with Robinson.
- Extent:
- 0.21 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Mark E. Hall collection on Frank M. Robinson (MS 340). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of materials related to science fiction author Frank M. Robinson collected by Mark E. Hall. This includes a draft manuscript of Robinson's 1999 novel Waiting, an accompanying letter to Hall from Robinson, and a letter from Hall to UCR Library staff detailing his friendship with Robinson.
- Biographical / historical:
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Frank M. Robinson was a science fiction and thriller author who began publishing in the 1940s and wrote over 10 novels and numerous short stories. He was also an avid collector of pulp fiction magazines, and a speechwriter for politician Harvey Milk.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mark E. Hall, 2026.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2026.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged topically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2026
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-09-11 11:41:14 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Mark E. Hall collection on Frank M. Robinson (MS 340). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233