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.

This collection contains correspondence, email, fliers, articles, stories, business cards, and other material on Fred Patten, who was an historian in science fiction, manga, anime, and furry fandom. Mostly contains correspondence and exchanges which he had with others.