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
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu