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William Rotsler papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-195

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.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1950-1997

Creator

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

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

102.54 Linear Feet (77 boxes)

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.

Acquisition Information

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

Title
William Rotsler papers
Status
Collection Level
Date
2010
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