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John Stingley convention slides

 Collection
Identifier: MS-253

Collection Scope and Contents

The collection consists of around 225 slides of convention photographs, taken by John Stingley in the 1970s and 1980s at various science fiction and fantasy conventions held in the Midwestern United States. The photographs mostly depict fellow convention attendees, particularly cosplayers. The collection also includes a program book from the 1984 Marcon, and a Super 8 film taken at an unknown convention.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976-1988, undated

Creator

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. 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.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The collection consists of around 225 slides of convention photographs, taken by John Stingley in the 1970s and 1980s at various science fiction and fantasy conventions held in the Midwestern United States. The photographs mostly depict fellow convention attendees, particularly cosplayers. The collection also includes a program book from the 1984 Marcon, and a Super 8 film taken at an unknown convention.

Acquisition Information

Gifts of Michael Haynes, 2023.

Processing History

Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2023.

Title
John Stingley convention slides
Status
Processed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian.
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA