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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography/Administrative History
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms
  • Additional collection guides

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Philip MacDonald Collection
    Dates: ca 1929-1962
    Collection Number: SC.71
    Creator/Collector: MacDonald, Philip Fleming, Oliver Lawless, Anthony Porlock, Martin Stuart, W. J.
    Extent: 61 volumes and 3 boxes (18 linear ft)
    Repository: California State University, Fullerton. University Archives and Special Collections
    Fullerton, California 92834-4150
    Abstract: The Philip McDonald Collection pertains to the career of British author and mystery writer, Philip McDonald, 1900-1980.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    The collection is open for research.

    Preferred Citation

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

    Biography/Administrative History

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

    Scope and Content of Collection

    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.

    Indexing Terms

    Mystery and detective stories.

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