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By Anna Culbertson
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
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:
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Series 1: San Diego Comic-Con, International],
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Series 2: Other conferences and conventions],
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Series 3: Education and scholarship],
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Series 4: Professional organizations],
[
Series 5: Fandom periodicals],
[Series 6: Ephemera],
[
Series 7: Artwork and photographs],
[
Series 8: Memorabilia],
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All]
- Series 6: Ephemera
- Box 20
- Folder 1: Art and Design Resources
- Folder 2: Artists
- Promotional materials for individual artists, some signed
- Folder 3: Collecting Resources and Supplies
- Folder 4: Comic Book People: 10 souvenir postcards
- 10 souvenir postcards included as Kickstarter "backer reward" with Jackie Estrada's Comic Book People
- Folder 5: Events
- Flyers and other promotional literature about events at San Diego Comic-Con and around Southern California
- Folder 6: International Museum of Cartoon Art, Comics Classic Collection First Day of Issue Promotional Envelopes, 1995
- Folder 7: Mad Libs "San Diego Comic-Con 2014 edition"
- Folder 8: Merchandise Vendors
- Folder 9: Newsletters
- Adam & Andy by James Asal ("Special Review Copy" with FAQ and interview, undated); The Border: the official "Los Comex" newsletter (summer 2003)
- Folder 10: Postage Stamps - Batman and Star Trek
- Folder 11: Previews and Promotional Comics
- America's Army, IDW, no. 0 (2009); Archie & Friends: A Halloween Tale, Archie Comic Publications, (Oct 98); Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Sneak Peek, Amulet Books, 2014; Eon Dragoneye Reborn Free Sampler, Viking Books, 2008; Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor Sampler Sneak Preview, Amulet Books, 2014; General Mills Presents the Justic League: Escape From Monster Island!; DC Comics, no. 5 (2013); The Freebie MAD, E. C. Publications, 2005; Kamikaze and Two-Step sneak peeks, Horizon, no. 8 (2013)
- Folder 12: Promotional Fans and Masks
- Folder 13: Promotional Materials
- Advertising for individual titles and series
- Folder 14: Promotional Materials
- Folder 15: Publishers' Catalogs and Promotional Literature
- Box 21
- Folder 1: San Diego Comic-Con Bags
- Folder 2: San Diego Comic-Con Official Multifunctional Headwear
- Folder 3: Stickers and Magnets
- Folder 4: Trading Cards: Creators Alternate Universe
- 84 cards
- Folder 5: Trading Cards: Marvel
- 4 X-men cards; 1 unopened package of Guardian cards
- Folder 6: Trading Cards: The Maxx
- 23 cards
- Folder 7: Trading Cards: Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!
- 36 cards and box
- Folder 8: Trading Cards: Ray Bradbury Comics
- 2 cards
- Folder 9: Vendor Bags
- Flat File 17:5
- Item 1: Abattoir promotional poster
- Item 2: Incarnate promotional poster
- Item 3: Jae Lee Chromium Cover promotional poster
- Item 4: Kafka promotional poster (2 copies)
- Item 5: Shel Dorf Tribute Dinner poster, 2009
- Item 6: Blackthrone, Timeline Color Comics: "Opening New Doors" poster, 1987
- Item 7: Northern Animals / Eastern New Year / Western Zodiac poster designed by Donna Barr, 2012
- Item 8: Scott Shaw promotional poster, signed by the artist
- Item 9: Scott Shaw Owensboro Collector Con promotional poster, signed by the artist
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]
