Robert M. Ervin, Jr. Collection
Scope and Contents
The Robert M. Ervin Jr. Collection consists of monographs and serials related to science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comic books, including both original publications and secondary works offering commentary and critique. Original publications include those by Marvel Comics, DC Comics, underground comix publishers, foreign language titles, pulp magazines, and Big Little Books. Over 1200 serial titles are represented, predominantly from the 1950s through the 1970s. Secondary works include monographs and serials related to comic book collecting, history, and criticism as well as posters and prints featuring from comic book characters and art.
Additional monographs from the Robert M. Ervin Jr. Collection can be found through the Florida State University Libraries online catalog.
Dates
- Created: 1920-1978
- Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1970
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is in process, and not immediately available to reading room researchers. Please contact the Manuscripts Archivist for more information on access to this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Extent
150 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Robert M. Ervin Jr. Collection consists of monographs and serials related to science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comic books, including both original publications and secondary works offering commentary and critique.
Source of Acquisition
The collection is the generous gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ervin, and is named for their son, Robert M. Ervin Jr
- Comic books, strips, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comic books, strips, etc.--United States--History and criticism Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fantasy fiction. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fiction. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Florida State University Libraries. Manuscripts Collections Subject Source: Local sources
- Graphic novels. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Posters. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Science fiction. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Superhero comics. Subject Source: Local sources
- Title
- Robert M. Ervin, Jr. Collection
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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Repository Details
Part of the FSU Special Collections & Archives Repository
116 Honors Way
PO Box 3062047
Tallahassee FL 32306-2047 US
850-644-3271
lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu
