William Rotsler papers

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

Title: William Rotsler papers
Date (inclusive): circa 1950-1997
Collection Number: MS 195
Creator: Rotsler, William
Extent: 102.54 linear feet (77 boxes)
Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Abstract: This collection primarily contains the original artwork of William Rotlser, an American author, artist, and prominent member of science fiction fandom. Additional materials include manuscripts of Rotsler's novels and short stories, newsletters from the Fantasy Amateur Press Association, and compilations of serious and humorous quotations on a variety of subjects.
Languages: The collection is in English.

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[identification of item], [date if possible]. William Rotsler papers (MS 195). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

Original provenance unknown, additional accessions gifted by Milt Stevens in 2009, and John Hertz in 2018, 2019.

Collection Scope and Contents

This collection primarily contains the original artwork of William Rotlser, an American author, artist, and prominent member of science fiction fandom. Additional materials include manuscripts of Rotsler's novels and short stories, newsletters from the Fantasy Amateur Press Association, and compilations of serious and humorous quotations on a variety of subjects.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects

Science fiction
Science fiction fans

Genres and Forms of Materials

Manuscripts
Works of art