Correspondence
1976-2011, undated
Scope and Contents
Correspondence includes letters from East-West pen pal program that paired Catherine Clark with Soviet citizen and science
fiction fan Igor Toliconnicov. The letters from Igor have been digitized and are available on Calisphere. Correspondence also
includes letters from Anne McCaffrey and from another pen pal in the UK, Sharon Worrell.
Box 1, Folder 1
Correspondence
1976, 1992-1995
Scope and Contents
General correspondence to Catherine Clark. File includes birthday cards and mail from George Scithers, Ben Bova, and Ray Bradbury.
Box 1, Folder 2
Conway, Melissa
2011
Physical Description:
1 folder
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Letter from Catherine Clark to Melissa Conway, Head of Special Collections at UCR at the time of Clark's donations, explaining
the content and context of her correspondence with Igor A. Toloconnicov. Folder includes summary notes of the correspondence
created by Ms. Clark.
Box 1, Folder 3
McCaffrey, Anne
1977-1993
Box 1, Folder 4
Toloconnicov, Igor A.
1989-1993
Creator:
Clark, Catherine
Physical Description:
1 folder
30 pieces of correspondence, 1 photograph
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Folder contains corrrespondence from Igor A. Toloconnicov to Catherine Clark spanning 1989 through 1993. Most of the topics
discussed pertain to Toloconnicov's academic, professional, and personal activities in science fiction circles in Russia.
There are also several letters in which he comments on the economic and political state during the transitions of power from
the Soviet system.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Toloconnicov, Igor A.
Soviet Union--History--Attempted coup, 1991
Science fiction, Russian
Rationing
Pen Pals
Box 1, Folder 5
Worrell, Sharon
1994 & undated
Scope and Contents
Sharon Worrell was a friend of Catherine Clark's in Liverpool.
General Fandom Materials
1978-2012, undated
Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of a wide variety of ephemera collected by Catherine Clark from numerous different fan groups, organizations,
events, and media properties.
Box 1, Folders 6 through 9, Flat-File-Folder 1, Flat-File-Folder 6
Assorted Ephemera and Realia
1981-2012, undated
Scope and Contents
Materials in these folders cover numerous different fandoms, franchises, and media properties. Formats include postcards,
clippings, stickers, fliers, booklets, magazines, advertisements, and more.
Box 1, Folder 11
Fantasy Films Presents: J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings"
1978
Box 1, Folder 12
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS)
1999, 2004-2005
Scope and Contents
File includes newspaper clipping, and LASFS recommended viewing and reading lists.
Box 1, Folder 13
NASA Materials
1979 & undated
Scope and Contents
File includes clippings, stickers, and media pamphlets from Johnson Space Center.
Box 1, Folder 14
Showbill for "A Christmas Carol"
1996
Scope and Contents
File includes 3 copies of the showbill, one of which is signed by Patrick Stewart.
Convention Materials
1976-2011, undated
Scope and Contents
The Conventions series contains materials related to conventions, primarily program books. There are materials from Igor Toliconnicov
about VolgaCon, the convention he organized in Volgograd in 1991.
Box 1, Folder 15
Convention Materials
1976-1982, 1993-2000, 2006, undated
Scope and Contents
Materials included pertain to Chicon, Midwescon, L.A. Con, Mythcon, Equicon, Agamemcon, Starcon, and others.
Box 1, Folder 16
Convention Materials: Loscon
1995-2004
Scope and Contents
File is primarily convention programs.
Box 2, Folder 7
VolgaCon Attendee Reports
1991 and 2011
Physical Description:
1 folder
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Published reports from an American and Australian who attended VolgaCon 1991.
Box 2, Folder 8, Flat-File-Folder 5
VolgaCon Memorabilia
1991
Physical Description:
1 folder
Language of Material: Materials are mostly in English with some in Russian.
Scope and Contents
Materials related to VolgaCon, a science fiction convention coordinated by Igor Toloconnicov and held in Volgograd in 1991.
Media Franchises
1977-2014, undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains postcards, fliers, posters, stickers, promotional and advertising materials, and other documents pertaining
to a number of media properties.
Box 1, Folder 18
Batman
undated
Realia
See also the Batman materials in the Realia and Collectibles series.
Box 1, Folder 19
Doctor Who
1984-198, 2005, undated
Box 1, Folder 21
Portmeirion and "The Prisoner"
1989-1990, undated
Scope and Contents
File includes postcards, pamphlets, brochures, and maps.
Box 1, Folder 22
Portmeirion photographs
1993-1995
Scope and Contents
Photographs taken by Sharon Worrell.
Box 1, Folders 23 and 24, Flat-File-Folder 2, Flat-File-Folder 3
Star Trek
1977-2014, undated
Scope and Contents
Folders include clippings, postcards, advertisements and promotional materials, stickers, collectible items, fan club materials,
and more. Flat file folder contains calendars for 1980 and 1992.
Box 1, Folder 25, Flat-File-Folder 4
Star Wars
1983-1996, undated
Scope and Contents
Flat file folder 4 contains Star Wars album cover art.
US-USSR Cultural Relations
1987-1990
Scope and Contents
The materials in this series are related to several programs aimed at cultural interactions between the Unites States and
USSR. Materials include information about the pen pal program that Catherine Clark participated in.
Box 1, Folder 28
Pen Pal Materials
1989
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Materials relating to Pen Pal programs with citizens of the Eastern Bloc after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Box 1, Folder 29
Spaceship Paper Model Kit
1987
Physical Description:
1 Volumes
Language of Material: Russian.
Scope and Contents
Booklet of cut out paper parts to build a model of a spaceship. Text is in Russian.
Box 1, Folder 30
US-USSR Cultural Relations
1989-1990
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Contents
Folder contains newspaper and magazine clippings, tourism brochures, and a short write up on Isaac Asimov by Igor Toloconnicov.
Realia and Collectibles
1979-2009, undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains an assortment of action figures, collectibles, toys, and other realia and ephemera from a variety of
media properties and franchises, including: Star Trek, Batman, and others.
Batman objects
undated
Physical Description:
10 Items
Scope and Contents
Assorted toys from the Batman media franchise.
Box 6
Batman bust candy containers
undated
Physical Description:
2 Items
Scope and Contents
Two small candy containers, one blue and one black.
Box 6
Batman bust coin bank
undated
Physical Description:
1 Items
Box 6
Batmobile
undated
Physical Description:
1 Items
Scope and Contents
Plastic Batmobile toy
Box 6
McDonalds Happy Meal Batman Press and Go Car
1991
Physical Description:
2 Items
Scope and Contents
Two toys in original packaging.
Box 6
Rubber Action Figures
undated
Physical Description:
2 Items
Scope and Contents
Rubber action figures of Batman and Robin
Box 6
Small Batmobile toys
undated
Physical Description:
2 Items
Scope and Contents
Two small Batmobile toys; one plastic and one metal.
Box 2, Folders 1-5
Buttons
1981-2010, undated
Scope and Contents
Buttons for various media franchises and properties, conventions, organizations, fan groups, etc.
Box 2, Folder 6
Buttons for World Con Bids
1987, 2009, undated
Box 2
Dick Tracy pencil case
undated
Scope and Contents
One item in original plastic wrap
Box 2
The Eidolon
1985
Scope and Contents
The Eidolon video game from Lucasfilm Games and Epyx Computer Software. Includes original box, booklet, and 5 1/4" floppy
disk.
Box 2
Galactic Poker
1979
Scope and Contents
Rule booklet and play pieces
Box 2
Queen Bavmorda
1988
Scope and Contents
Action figure from movie Willow. In original packaging, plastic encasing detached.
Star Trek objects
1988-2002, undated
Physical Description:
18 Items
Box 3
Action Figure: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
1988
Scope and Contents
Action figure in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
1994
Scope and Contents
Action figure from Star Trek: Generations movie, in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Captain Jean-Luc Picard
2002
Scope and Contents
Action figure from Star Trek: Nemesis movie, in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, transporter series
1998
Scope and Contents
Action figure in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Commander William Riker
1988
Scope and Contents
Action figure in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Lieutenant Geordi La Forge
1988
Scope and Contents
Action figure in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Lieutenant Tasha Yar
1988
Physical Description:
3 Items
Scope and Contents
Three action figures in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Lieutenant Worf
1988
Scope and Contents
One action figure in original packaging.
Box 3
Action Figure: Lieutenant Commander Data
1994
Scope and Contents
Action figure from 7th season of Star Trek: TNG, in original packaging.
Box 5
Star Trek Adhesive Bandages
1997
Scope and Contents
One box of collectible bandages.
Box 5
Star Trek Doll
undated
Physical Description:
1 Items
Scope and Contents
Barbie style doll in Star Trek uniform.
Box 3
Star Trek Emissary Gift Set
1995
Scope and Contents
Computer software in original packaging and shrink wrap.
Box 3
Star Trek Omnipedia Premier Edition
undated
Scope and Contents
Computer software in original packaging and shrink wrap.
Box 3
Star Trek Phaser Weapon
1988
Scope and Contents
Toy model of phaser. In original packaging, plastic cover detached from package.
Box 5
Star Trek ring box
undated
Physical Description:
1 Items
Scope and Contents
Small red, plastic toy
Box 5
Trekopoly! The Game of Intergalactic Commerce in the Star Trek Universe, Second Edition
undated
Box 2
Star Wars: Episode I pencils
undated
Physical Description:
2 Items
Scope and Contents
Two packages each containing two pencils and pencil sharpener in the design of a lightsaber hilt.
Box 4
Trading Cards
undated
Scope and Contents
Box contains assorted trading cards for Star Trek, Beauty and the Beast, Batman, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Island
of Dr. Moreau, Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, and others. Some cards are still in original packaging.
Box 7
Assorted Objects and Collectibles
undated
Physical Description:
23 Items
Scope and Contents
Box contains keychains, watches, toys, and other items from assorted media franschises tha tinclude Mad Max, Battlestar galactica,
Mork and Mindy, Toy Story, and more.
Books
Physical Description:
10 Volumes
Physical Location: These items were cataloged and shelved in the SCUA book stacks. They are not physically located with the archival collection.
Language of Material: English.
List of cataloged books
The following books in the collection were cataloged:
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Folk Tales from the Soviet Union: The Ukraine, Byelorussia and Moldavia. Compiled by R. Babloyan and M. Shumskaya, Raduga Publishers, 1986.
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Moldavian Legends. Selected by Grigore Botezatu, Kishinev, Literatura Artistika, 1990; Gansovsky, Sever.
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The Day of Wrath. Translated by Alexander Repyev, Mir Publishers, 1989; Rudenko, Inna.
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Remarkable Women of Our Time. Novosti Press Agency Publishing House, 1986.
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Sputnik: Digest of Soviet Press, 4, April 1978; Tolstoy, Alexei.
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Aelita. Translated by Lucy Flaxman. Raduga Publishers, 1958; Yefremov, Ivan.
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Andromeda. Translated by George, Hanna, Raduga Publishers, 1959.
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Women of Wonder. Edited by Pamela Sargent. Vintage Books, 1975.
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Cooking Out of This World. Anne McCaffrey. Ballantine Books, 1973.
