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Day Science Fiction Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-318

Scope and Content

Twelve photographs (8 x 10 in. or smaller) of Donald B. Day shown alone, with materials used to write his index, in the process of writing, and with his published index of science fiction from 1926-1950. One photograph of an unidentified male. Includes two unprinted negatives.

Dates

  • 1945-1955

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. . For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Biography or History

Donald Bryne Day lived from 1909-1978. He completed the first published index of science fiction. His own collection of science fiction was quite complete and this served as the source of the information presented in his publication, The Index to the Science-Fiction Magazines 1926-1950. Although he is best known for this publication, Day was also the publisher of the fanzine The Fanscient in the 1940s and 1950s. Donald Day died on January 11, 1978, in Portland, Oregon.

Extent

15 items (1 folder) : 13 photographic prints, 2 negatives ; 8 x 10 in. and smaller

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Donald B. Day.

Physical Location

B2. Small Collections box 4. Filed by Pictorial Number.

Separated Material

Photographs were separated from the Day Science Fiction Collection.
Title
Finding Aid of the Day Science Fiction Photograph Collection, 1945-1955
Status
Approved
Author
Processed by Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
©2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451