Summary Information

Title: Leah Fisher Science Fiction and Fantasy Fanzine Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1960-2016

Creator:

• Fisher, Leah

Call Number: Rare Books Room Collection 1

Quantity: 6 cubic ft. (19 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Rare Books Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Featuring 645 fanzines that span 212 different titles from 8 different countries, the Leah Fisher Science Fiction and Fantasy Fanzine Collection preserves a variety of fan culture and history, including poetry, fan fiction, criticism, and other activities. With items dating from 1960 to 2016, this veritable time capsule shows the evolution of fandom and fan life from a pre-internet age into modern times.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-rbrc0001