Science Fiction Fan Conventions collection
Scope and Contents
The Science Fiction Fan Conventions collection includes programs and planning documents from 35 different conventions, primarily from the 1970s to 1990s.
Dates
- Creation: 199?
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is housed off-site in the library’s Remote Storage facility. Please contact Special Collections at least 5 business days in advance if you wish to use it.
Conditions Governing Access
Copyright is retained by the authors of the items in this collection, or their descendents, as stipulated by U.S. copyright law. For photocopy and duplication requests, please contact Special Collections.
Biographical / Historical
Science fiction fans have been organizing conventions since the 1930s. Activities typically include discussion panels, sales tables, screening science fiction films, and award ceremonies.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Science Fiction Fan Conventions collection includes materials donated by a number of collectors over a period of 30+ years.
Processing Information
Processed by Ruth Ann Jones from 2016 to 2022.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository