Star Trek Concordance, 1969-03 - 1973
Scope and Contents
Fanzines created by fans of "Star Trek: The Original Series" throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the first fanzines dedicated to an existing work of science fiction.
Contains fan art, fan fiction, and critical analyses, Star Trek fanzines set a precedent for the level of engagement fans could have with a work of fiction, building a long-lasting community that influenced the trends of media fandoms and fanworks.
Most of the editors for these early Star Trek fanzines were women, who frequently collaborated with each other across multiple fanzines, and some became professional SF authors.
Oversize items located in Document Box 11.
Dates
- 1969-03 - 1973
Creator
- Trimble, Bjo (Editor, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 14 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Fan-created reference materials for "Star Trek: The Original Series." Contain episode summaries, an alphetical index of people, creatures, locations, technology, and other aspects of the Star Trek universe, along with fan art.
A professional version, also expanded to include "Star Trek: The Animated Series", was published in 1976 by Ballatine Books, and officially endorsed by Paramount prior to the publishing of their own reference book.
Creator
- Trimble, Bjo (Editor, Person)
- Heydt, Dorothy J. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository
University Archives & Special Collections
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