Forrest J Ackerman papers, 1920-1987.

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Ackerman, Forrest J. Forrest J Ackerman papers, 1920-1987.

Forrest J Ackerman papers, 1920-1987.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29527866

The collection contains materials relating to Ackerman's long career in science fiction (1941-1987) plus a portion of his memorabilia collection (ca. 1920-1987). Correspondence is both personal and professional with many notables in the field concerning his many projects. There is a large amount of fan mail mainly responding to "Famous Monsters" fanzine. Included are photographs of Ackerman, manuscripts including some of "Perry Rhodan" books, and reel-to-reel tapes of speeches at the 1970 Count Dracula Society meeting. There is also an index compiled by Ackerman of sci-fi and fantasy books published from 1947 to ca. 1980. Memorabilia consists of advertising and promotional material including movie posters, lobby cards, hand bills and pressbooks for many science fiction, fantasy and horror movies from the silent era through the late 1980s. There are photographs of movie stars and movie and television stills. Also included are scripts for the "Planet of the Apes" series of movies, and television scripts for "Lost in Space," "Star Trek," "The Outer Limits," "Circle of Fear" and "Night Stalker."

94.04 cubic ft. (184 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.