Terry Carr collection on Science Fiction fandom

Collection

Identifier: MS-359

Staff Only

Collection Scope and Contents

This collection of science fiction professional and fandom materials documents the world of science fiction during several decades of the middle and later part of the 20th century in the United States. Materials relate to fan organizations and community groups, fanzines, various amateur presses of the period, specifically the Fantasy Amateur Press Association (FAPA), nomination forms and election ballots for both fan and professional organizations, as well as mailings, fliers and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: 1948-1987, undated
Creation: Majority of material found within 1960-1987

Creator

Carr, Terry, 1937-1987 (Person)

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. 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

0.44 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 flat file folder)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains fliers, correspondence, fanzines, newspaper clippings, ballots, materials related to the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA, and other material on Science Fiction fandom collected by Terry Carr.

Collection Arrangement

The collection was originally grouped into several categories and have been arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition Information

Provenance unknown.

Processing History

Processed by Glen Pacheco, Student Processing Assistant, 2019.

Processing of the Terry Carr collection on Science Fiction fandom was completed by undergraduate students from the University of California, Riverside as part of the Special Collections & University Archives Backlog Processing Project started in 2015. This project was funded by the UCR Library and administered by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist.