Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection, 1934- | Special Collections & University Archives

By Anna Culbertson

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Collection Overview

Title: Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection, 1934-

Extent: 19.25 Linear Feet

Arrangement:

I. San Diego Comic-Con, International

1). Official publications

2). Convention-related publications

II. Other conferences and conventions

III. Education and scholarship

1). Promotional literature

2). Essays and articles

IV. Professional organizations

V. Fandom periodicals

1). Fanzines

2). Specialty publications

VI. Ephemera

VII. Artwork and photographs

VIII. Memorabilia

Date Acquired: 00/00/2004. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.--Collectors and collecting, Comic books, strips, etc.--Periodicals, Fans (Persons)--United States--California, Science fiction, American--History and criticism--Sources, Science fiction--Collectors and collecting, Science fiction--Periodicals

Languages: English, Spanish;Castilian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection consists of publications, ephemera, memorabilia and artwork acquired from 2004- at various comics and science fiction conventions and conferences in the Southern California region, particularly San Diego Comic-Con International. Promotional literature for related degree programs and centers around the country, as well as programs for academic conferences, document a rise in popular arts studies over the past decade, while a substantial collection of promotional ephemera and memorabilia demonstrate the broad range and evolution of fandom that remains a hallmark of Southern California. A significant concentration of rare and early fanzines dating back to the 1930s reflects the evolution and involvement of the science fiction fandom community over the years. Additions are current and ongoing.

Subject/Index Terms

Comic books, strips, etc.--Collectors and collecting
Comic books, strips, etc.--Periodicals
Fans (Persons)--United States--California
Science fiction, American--History and criticism--Sources
Science fiction--Collectors and collecting
Science fiction--Periodicals

Administrative Information

Repository: Special Collections & University Archives

Accruals: 2004-present

Use Restrictions: The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.

Acquisition Source: Multiple donors

Related Materials:

Richard Alf Papers, 1960-2011 (MS-0523)

Donna Barr Papers, 1963-2014 (MS-0072)

Preferred Citation: [identification of item], [folder title], [box number], Comics and Science Fiction Fandom Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University.

Finding Aid Revision History: Partially assembled in 2014 from materials formerly described in the San Diego Vertical File, series 47 "Comic-Con" (MS-0227). Fanzines added in 2016.

Other Note: Additions are current and ongoing. Special thanks to Martha Alf, Dan Hager, Anna Culbertson, Larry McCaffery, Rebecca Neely, Walt Fisher, Robert Osborn, Jack Sword, Joan Goodwin, Markel Tumlin and others for their generous donations.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: San Diego Comic-Con, International],
[Series 2: Other conferences and conventions],
[Series 3: Education and scholarship],
[Series 4: Professional organizations],
[Series 5: Fandom periodicals],
[Series 6: Ephemera],
[Series 7: Artwork and photographs],
[Series 8: Memorabilia],
[All]

Series 1: San Diego Comic-Con, International

Sub-Series 1: Official Publications

Box 1

Folder 1: Comic-Con Magazine: Includes: winter 2008, spring 2008, spring 2009, winter 2010
Folder 2: Events Guide, Pre-2000: Includes: 1987, 1990-1991, 1993-1996, 1999
Folder 3: Events Guide, 2004
Folder 4: Events Guide, 2005
Folder 5: Events Guide, 2007
Folder 6: Events Guide, 2008
Folder 7: Events Guide, 2009

Box 2

Folder 1: Events Guide, 2010
Folder 2: Events Guide, 2011
Folder 3: Events Guide, 2012
Folder 4: Events Guide, 2013
Folder 5: Events Guide, 2014
Folder 6: Events Guide, 2016
Folder 7: Japanese Animation Programming Guide, 2007
Folder 8: Mad Libs III, 2015
Folder 9: On-Site Newsletter: Includes: 2004:1, 2007:3, 2009:1-2 (two copies of 2009:1); July 12-15, 2012; July 22-24, 2016
Folder 10: Progress Report, 1970s: Includes: 1971 (4 copies), 1972 (2 copies), 1975 no. 1
Folder 11: Progress Report, 1980s-1990s: Includes: 1987 (no. 2), 1989 (no. 2), 1990 (nos. 1-2), 1991 (nos. 1-2), 1992 (no. 2), 1993 (nos. 1-2)
Folder 12: Quick Guide, 2014, 2016
Folder 13: San Diego Comic-Con Comics: Includes: no. 3 (1994)

Box 3

Folder 1: Souvenir Books/Programs, 1970s: Includes: 1970 (2 copies), 1971, 1972 (2 copies), 1974
Folder 2: Souvenir Book, 1983
Folder 3: Souvenir Book, 1985: With schedule insert.
Folder 4: Souvenir Book, 1986
Folder 5: Souvenir Book, 1987
Folder 6: Souvenir Book, 1989
Folder 7: Souvenir Book, 1990
Folder 8: Souvenir Book, 1991

Box 4

Folder 1: Souvenir Book, 1992
Folder 2: Souvenir Book, 1993
Folder 3: Souvenir Book, 1994
Folder 4: Souvenir Book, 1996
Folder 5: Souvenir Book, 1997
Folder 6: Souvenir Book, 1999
Folder 7: Souvenir Book, 2000
Folder 8: Souvenir Book, 2001
Folder 9: Souvenir Book, 2002
Folder 10: Souvenir Book, 2003

Box 5

Folder 1: Souvenir Book, 2004
Folder 2: Souvenir Book, 2005
Folder 3: Souvenir Book, 2006
Folder 4: Souvenir Book, 2007
Folder 5: Souvenir Book, 2008
Folder 6: Souvenir Book, 2009
Folder 7: Souvenir Book, 2010
Folder 8: Souvenir Book, 2011
Folder 9: Souvenir Book, 2012
Folder 10: Souvenir Book, 2013
Folder 11: Souvenir Book, 2014

Box 6

Folder 1: Souvenir Book, 2016
Folder 2: Update, 1990s: Includes: 1996 (no. 2), 1997 (nos. 1-3), 1998 (nos. 1-2), 1999 (nos. 1-3)
Folder 3: Update, 2000s: Includes: 2000 (nos. 1-3), 2001 (nos. 1-3), 2002 (nos. 1-2), 2004 (nos. 2-4), 2005 (no. 3), 2006 (no. 2), 2007 (no. 1), 2008 (no. 3)
Folder 4: Wondercon Program Book & Complete Schedule, 2013-2014, 2016

Sub-Series 2: Convention-related publications

Box 7

Folder 1: American Splendor: A Comedy in Two Acts: Program (2 copies) for the Instant Theater production at San Diego Comic-Con on July 6, 1991.
Folder 2: Brochures and mailers: Includes: two copies of dealer room pamphlets from 1986 (?), 2011 50th Anniversary Comics Fandom program, and a promotional mailer for the 1976 convention.
Folder 3: The Comic Chronicle: "The San Diego Comic-Con's daily newszine." Includes: no. 0 (Thurs. 8/6/1987, no. 3 (Sat. 8/8/1987)
Folder 4: Comic-Con Confidential: Includes: vol. 3, no. 2 (Feb. 1994)
Folder 5: Connections: Comic Book Expo '98 mailer
Folder 6: Con-Notations: "The San Diego Comic-Con Association Newsletter"; includes: v. 2, no. 1 (Nov. 1991) and v. 3, no. 1 (Nov. 1992)
Folder 7: Disabled Services booklets: Includes booklets for 1992, 1993, 1998, as well as a 1998 Access in San Diego pamphlet.
Folder 8: Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bonus Issue, 2015
Folder 9: Event Telephone Directory, 2009
Folder 10: Film and television guides: Includes 1992 television guide, an undated film guide and Japanese animation guides for 1990 and 2009.
Folder 11: Information for Attending Professionals: Includes: 1993, 1996-1998, and 2000-2002
Folder 12: Los Angeles Times Comic-Con Special "Hero Complex", 2011
Folder 13: PRISM: Guide to all Things LGBTQ, 2016
Folder 14: That's Fumetti!, 1998: "Italian comics at the San Diego International Comic Con."
Folder 15: TV Guide Magazine Comic-Con Special: "Fringe" cover for 2010; all 4 covers for 2014.
Folder 16: Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards: Includes programs for 2007, 2009 & 2011