Forrest J Ackerman collection on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror, circa 1935-2001, undated

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Summary

Creators:
Ackerman, Forrest J.
Abstract:
This collection contains magazine and newspaper clippings, magazines, newspapers, flyers, and reproductions on science fiction, horror, and fantasy from Forrest J Ackerman, a Los Angeles, California-based magazine editor, science-fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom and possibly the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia.
Extent:
12.5 linear feet (10 boxes)
Language:
The collection is in English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Forrest J Ackerman collection on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror (MS 284). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains magazine and newspaper clippings, magazines, newspapers, flyers, and reproductions on science fiction, horror, and fantasy from Forrest J. Ackerman, a Los Angeles, California-based magazine editor, science-fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom and possibly the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia.

Acquisition information:
Gift of The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS), 2011.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Forrest J Ackerman collection on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror (MS 284). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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