John L. Coker III photographs
Collection Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 200 photographs of notable science fiction and fantasy figures taken by John L. Coker III during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The photographs, taken mostly at various conventions, have also all been matted and signed by the subjects of the photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1939-1999
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1987-1997
Creator
- Coker, John L., III (Person)
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.
Biographical Note
John L. Coker III is a photographer, author, reporter, editor, publisher, and science fiction fan. His photographs and articles have regularly appeared in publications like Scientifiction, Tangent, LOCUS, and SF Chronicle, and he has edited multiple works on various science fiction authors and science fiction fandom. He was a founding member of the First Fandom Experience, and currently serves as the President of First Fandom.
Extent
28.19 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
Abstract
The collection consists of 200 photographs of notable science fiction and fantasy figures taken by John L. Coker III during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The photographs, taken mostly at various conventions, have also all been matted and signed by the subjects of the photographs.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is organized into 16 series based on the convention or event where Coker's photographs were taken. The series are as follows:
- Series 1. Archon 19, 1995
- Series 2. Atlanta Fantasy Fair, 1990
- Series 3. DeepSouthCon, 1987-1988
- Series 4. Dragon Con, 1993-1994, undated
- Series 5. Famous Monsters Con, 1993
- Series 6. I-Con, 1991, 1995, 1998
- Series 7. LibertyCon 3, 1989
- Series 8. Magnum Opus Con, undated
- Series 9. OASIS, 1988, 1991
- Series 10. Rivercon 19, 1994
- Series 11. Sercon 3, 1988
- Series 12. SoonerCon 8, 1992
- Series 13. Tropicon XI, 1993
- Series 14. World Fantasy Convention, 1987-1997, undated
- Series 15. Worldcon, 1992, 1997
- Series 16. Unidentified conventions, events, and other photos, 1939, 1990-1999
Acquisition Information
Purchased in 2023.
Processing History
Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2024.
- Title
- John L. Coker III photographs
- Status
- Processed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian.
- Date
- 2024
- 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
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu