Star Trek Association of Irvine.

The Star Trek Association of Irvine, known as STAI by its members, was a UCI student organization dedicated to "alternate realities."

No founding documents were found in the collection, but materials indicate that the association was active from 1977 to 1991. The interests of STAI members went beyond the television program, Star Trek and extended to animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The club met the first and third Fridays of every month. STAI had a library of over 2,000 books and a video library that included nearly all of the Star Trek episodes.

From the description of Star Trek Association of Irvine publications, 1977-1991, bulk 1984-1991. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 224124845

Historical Background

The Star Trek Association of Irvine, known as STAI by its members, was a UCI student organization dedicated to "alternate realities." No founding documents were found in the collection, but materials indicate that the association was active from 1977 to 1991. The interests of STAI members went beyond the television program, Star Trek and extended to animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The club met the first and third Fridays of every month. STAI had a library of over 2,000 books and a video library that included nearly all of the Star Trek episodes.

From the guide to the Star Trek Association of Irvine publications, University of California, Irvine, 1977-1991, bulk 1984-1991, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)