Fred Patten collection on Science Fiction and Animation

Special Collections & University Archives
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University of California
Riverside, California 92517-5900
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Fred Patten collection on Science Fiction and Animation
Date (inclusive): circa 1960-2012
Collection Number: MS 250
Creator: Patten, Fred, 1940-2018
Extent: 87.5 linear feet
Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Abstract: This collection contains materials created and collected by Fred Patten, best known for his involvement in the Science Fiction fan community and work as an historian in the Anime, Manga, and Furry fandoms. The primary focus of this collection is on Science Fiction, Animation, Anime, Manga, Furry fandom, and related genres. Materials include fliers, posters, programs, progress reports, press clippings, audio/video recordings, toys, clothing, and other material.
Languages: The collection is primarily in English, contains some material in other languages.

Access

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

Publication Rights

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Fred Patten collection on Science Fiction and Animation (MS 250). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

Gifts of Fred Patten, 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018. Additional materials donated by Sherrill Patten in 2019.

Collection Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials created and collected by Fred Patten, best known for his involvement in the Science Fiction fan community and work as an historian in the Anime, Manga, and Furry fandoms. The primary focus of this collection is on Science Fiction, Animation, Anime, Manga, Furry fandom, and related genres. Materials include fliers, posters, programs, progress reports, press clippings, audio/video recordings, toys, clothing, and other material.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Fantasy
Science fiction
Science fiction fans

Genres and Forms of Materials

Fliers (printed matter)
Posters
Programs