Abstract The collection consists of the personal and professional papers of science fiction and fantasy authors Poul and Karen Anderson. These materials document the writing and publishing process and their involvement with the science fiction community and other organizations such as the Society for Creative Anachronism and Sherlockiana groups. Items in the collection include correspondence, manuscript drafts, notes, diaries, personal records, artwork, memorabilia and ephemera from various...

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The collection consists of seven color prints created by book publisher Andrews and McMeel to distribute at the annual American Booksellers Association (ABA) BookExpo. All of the posters are limited edition prints created by artist Tom Wilson, featuring the cartoon character Ziggy. Materials in the collection also include the original envelopes the prints were housed in, each printed with their own design also featuring Ziggy.

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This collection contains 7 reel-to-reel audio tapes related to the Hour 25 science fiction radio program, which was broadcast in southern California between 1972 and 2000, content from L.A. Con 1, and interviews.

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This collection contains books and other material on the International Citrus Symposium, which met to discuss the citrus industry. Mostly contains information from the proceedings of the International Society of Citriculture and the International Citrus Congress.

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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.

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This collection contains flyers, schedules, notes, pamphlets, shirts, bags, newspaper clippings, tapes, CD’s, and other material on the J. Lloyd Eaton Science Fiction Conference, which is a premier academic conference devoted to the study of all aspects of science fiction as a literary genre and social phenomenon. Mostly contains information gathered from this conference in the past.

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The collection consists of approximately 850 photographic slides, mostly of science fiction conventions, taken by well known fan Don E. Ford in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Slides in the collection depict various parts of conventions, including audiences listening to performances and speakers, dinners, discussions, and other fan gatherings.

Abstract This collection is primarily comprised of photographs, negatives, and slides taken by Jay Kay Klein as he documented Science Fiction & Fantasy fandom over the course of 50 plus years. The majority of images were taken by Klein while attending Science Fiction & Fantasy conventions and events. Additional material include Klein's correspondence with notable Science Fiction & Fantasy authors, editors, publishers, and fans; material related to his personal and professional life; and...

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The collection contains items collected by science fiction and fantasy fan Gordon Kuist, including convention programs and bags, memorabilia, and posters. Materials in the collection also include correspondence and publications related to Ocean Gypsy, a mermaid fanzine.

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This collection contains newspaper clippings, flyers, lists, leaflets, budgets, articles, receipts, proposals, and other material on the Tomás Rivera Conference, which is held once a year to commemorate the achievements of Tomás Rivera, former UCR chancellor, and his wife, Concha Rivera. Mostly contains information on the events that occur during the conference as well as the banquet in Tomás Rivera’s honor.