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Science Fiction Collection
The Library at Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a collection of science fiction and fantasy magazines ranging from 1909 to 2007. The issues in this collection are one of the earliest offerings in the genre of Science Fiction. The earliest holding is The Argosy from 1909, and the latest is from Analog Science Fiction and Fact, which is still being published today.
Science Fiction Collection Access:
The Science Fiction Collection is housed on the thrid floor of the Caly Poly Humboldt Library near Special Collections.
- Access to Collection volumes is granted by visiting Special Collections during the reading room’s open hours. Asking Librarian for specific volumes, or to browse.
- All volumes in Collection are to be treated with care and respect.
- No food or drink are to be present in the vicinity of those handling Collection materials.
- Taking photos and copying pages shall be left to the discretion of the Special Collections Librarian.
- Due to condition and other factors, some items may have limited or restricted access.
- Volumes are to be returned to the Special Collections Librarian immediately after use.
- Researchers may be asked to submit for inspection backpacks, briefcases, notebook or other personal items prior to leaving the premises.
- At no time can Collection volumes be checked out from the library.
Collection Titles
- The Argosy, 2 volumes, November 1909 and March 1910
Noteable Authors: George M.A. Cain. The Astounding Stories, 13 volumes, October 1933 - December 1937,
Noteable Authors: Nat Sachachner.
The Astounding Science Fiction, 241 volumes, March 1938 - January 1960,
Noteable Authors: C.L. Moore.The Analog Science Fact & Fiction, 8 volumes, February 1960 - September 1960,
Noteabloe Authors: Isaac Asimov.The Analog Science Fiction & Fact, 13 volumes, October 1960 - November 1961,
Noteable Authors: Jack Williamson.The Analog Science Fact & Science Fiction, 35 volumes December 1961 - December 1964,
Noteable Authors: Frank Herbert.The Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact, 330 volumes, June 1965 - October 1991,
Noteable Authors: Sarah Zettel.The Analog Science Fiction & Fact, 418 volumes, November 1991 - August 2007,
Noteable Authers: Catherine Asaro.
Fantasy and Science Fiction, 80 volumes, Summer 1951- December 1977 Noteable Authors: Robert Heinlein
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Influential Authors within Collection
- Isaac Asimov: Astounding Science Fiction (Volume: 40 No.5 Januray 1948)
- Sarah Zettel: Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact
- Robert Heinlein: Astounding Science Fiction (Volume: 43 No.6 August 1949)
- Frederik Pohl: Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact (Volume: 104 No.12 December 1984)
- Joe Halderman: Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact (Volume: 103 No.8 August 1983)
- L. Ron Hubbard: Astounding Science Fiction (Volume: 44 No.1 December 1949)
- Clifford D. Simak: Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact (Volume: 89 No.4 May 1972)
- Jack Williamson: Analog Science Fiction & Fact (Volume: 47 No.1 March 1951)
- L. Sprague de Camp: Astounding Science Fiction (Volume: 46 No.1 September 1950)
- Henry Kuttner: Astounding Stories
