MacDonald (Philip) Collection, ca 1929-1962

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Philip MacDonald Collection
Dates:
ca 1929-1962
Creators:
MacDonald, Philip Fleming, Oliver Lawless, Anthony Porlock, Martin Stuart, W. J.
Abstract:
Extent:
61 volumes and 3 boxes (18 linear ft)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Philip MacDonald Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The Philip McDonald Collection consists of 61 volumes and 3 boxes pertaining to the career of British Author Philip McDonald who wrote mysteries and scripts in the "thriller" sub-genre.

Biographical / historical:

Begun in 1975 as an outgrowth of two oral history taped interview with Mr. MacDonald who gave us copies of most of his publications.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Mystery and detective stories.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections staff.
Date Prepared:
ca 1929-1962
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Philip MacDonald Collection. California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections

Location of this collection:
800 N. State College Blvd.
Pollak Library South, Room 352
Fullerton, CA 92834-4150, US
Contact:
(657) 278-3445