The Ace Lundon Collection (1862-2013, undated; bulk 1990-2013) is a collection about Ace Lundon, a writer, actor, singer, and entrepreneur from South Dakota. It includes personal papers, business records, manuscripts, photographs, audio-visual materials, posters, and more primarily concerning writer, activist, journalist, teacher, entertainer, and entrepreneur Ace Lundon.

Ace Lundon, previously named Adrian Raymond Lundberg, was born on August 1, 1936 in South Dakota to parents Raymond and Amy Lundberg and passed away on October 24, 2016. He [Ace Lundon] had a younger brother named Manford Lee Lundberg. Growing up on a farm instilled both his love for animals and the work ethics that he would in turn maintain throughout life. In 1974, he married Jean London, who was an actress but later divorced in 1974. Two years later, he would go on to become lifelong partners with Patrick Algarin, who died in 1989.

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Most material in this collection do not have access restrictions. However, some materials are restricted, are hidden from view in this finding aid, and are not accessible for public viewing for the forseeable future. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at archives@csudh.edu.