Jay Kay Klein photographs and papers on science fiction fandom, 1931-2011, undated, bulk 1950-2000
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Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Klein, Jay Kay
- Abstract:
- This collection is primarily comprised of photographs, negatives, and slides taken by Jay Kay Klein as he documented Science Fiction & Fantasy fandom over the course of 50 plus years. The majority of images were taken by Klein while attending Science Fiction & Fantasy conventions and events. Additional material include Klein's correspondence with notable Science Fiction & Fantasy authors, editors, publishers, and fans; material related to his personal and professional life; and his personal collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy fanzines, convention programs, and progress reports.
- Extent:
- 66 linear feet (81 boxes, 9 flat file folders, 1 rolled item tube)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Jay Kay Klein photographs and papers on science fiction fandom (MS 381). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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One half of this collection is comprised of photographs, negatives, and slides taken by Jay Kay Klein as he documented Science Fiction & Fantasy fandom over the course of more than 50 years. The majority of images were taken by Klein while attending Science Fiction & Fantasy conventions and events. The other half of Klein's collection is made up of documents related to Kleins photographic work, participation in fandom, writing and publishing, and some of his personal and professional interests. Additional material includes Klein's correspondence with notable Science Fiction & Fantasy authors, editors, publishers, and fellow members of science fiction fandom. He was a regular conributor to both fanzines and science fiction magazines, and this collection includes materials documenting both of these activities. He was the co-chair of the Syracuse in '66 Worldcon bidding committee and there are extensive materials across several series that related to the bidding efforts.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jay Kay Klein (1931-2012) began reading Science Fiction at a young age and joined the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society when we has 14. He was an avid photographer and, during his lifetime, amassed an extensive photograph collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy conventions and events. His massive repository of photographs was an invaluable resource to the community and was in constant demand by authors, publishers, and many publications within the field. He was a regular contributor to fanzines and maintained a regular magazine column writing short biographies for Analaog Science Fiction and Fact. Klein's other professional work included writing and editing in corporate settings such as General Electric and Carrier International.
Jay Kay Klein was a life long participant in Science Fiction fandom and a mainstay at conventions for decades. He was a member of First Fandom and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). Along with his friend Dave Kyle, Klein co-chaired the unsuccessful bid to host the 1966 Worldcon in Syracuse, NY.
Klein was recognized for his contributions to the field with the Big Heart award, the First Fandom Hall of Fame award, and a presidential award from SFWA. He lived most of his life in Syracuse, NY and passed away in May 2012 of cancer.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of the estate of Jay Kay Klein, 2012.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist, in 2023. Previous descriptions were prepared by Sara Stilley, Special Collections Preservation Assistant, in 2012.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged into fifteen series as follows:
- Series 1. Correspondence
- Series 2. Convention Materials
- Series 3. Other Event Materials
- Series 4. Organizations
- Series 5. Works by Klein
- Series 6. Notes
- Series 7. Works by Others
- Series 8. Fanzines
- Series 9. Clippings
- Series 10. Publications
- Series 11. Business Records, Receipts, Travel Records
- Series 12. Personal
- Series 13. Realia
- Series 14. Audio Materials
- Series 15. Photographic Materials
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for a portion of materials in the collection has been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Additional materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Please contact Special Collections & University Archives for more information.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Jay Kay Klein photographs and papers on science fiction fandom (MS 381). 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