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Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine Editorial Correspondence

A description of the collection at Syracuse University

UNPROCESSED - NOT OPEN FOR RESEARCH

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Magazine of fantasy and science fiction (Cornwall, Conn.)
Title: Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine Editorial Correspondence
Inclusive Dates: circa 1949-1950
Quantity: 0.5 linear ft.
Abstract: Documents related to the founding of the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Biographical History

The Magazine of fantasy and science fiction (usually referred to as F&SF) is an American genre fiction magazine, first published in 1949 by Lawrence Spivak's Mystery House, a subsidiary of Mercury Press. The first editors were Anthony Boucher and J. Francis McComas. Later editors included Avram Davidson, Edward Ferman, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Gordon Van Gelder, and Charles Coleman Finlay.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

Documents and letters relating to the founding of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, including approximately 250 letters between the early editors.

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Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact SCRC for more information.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Associated Titles

Magazine of fantasy and science fiction (Cornwall, Conn.)

Subjects

Science fiction -- 20th century.
Science fiction, American -- Periodicals.
Science fiction, American.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Editors.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine Editorial Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Edward Ferman, 2023.

Processing Information

The collection is unprocessed.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Michele Combs
Date: 17 Jan 2025
Revision history:

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Inventory

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