Hugo Gernsback papers, 1910-1967
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gernsback, Hugo, 1884-1967
- Title
- Hugo Gernsback papers
- Dates
- 1910-1967 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.70 cubic ft. (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03054
- Summary
- Hugo Gernsback has been called the “father of modern science fiction.” Collection contains speeches, articles, newspaper clippings, photographs, and books.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Hugo Gernsback (1884-1967) has been called the “father of modern science fiction.” In 1908, he launched the first radio magazine called Modern Electronics and wrote the science fiction novel titled Ralph 124C 41+ in 1911. Gernsback worked as the editor of Amazing Stories, the world’s first science fiction magazine, in 1926. Years later in 1934, he formed the Science Fiction League.
Content Description
Collection contains speeches and articles, newspaper clippings, and other publications by or about Gernsback; photographs; and science fiction books, including a copy of Ralph 124C 41+ by Gernsback.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 6 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-6
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors.
- Classification -- Books -- Science fiction.
- Futurism (Literary movement).
- Science fiction.
- Space flight -- Fiction.
Personal Names
- Tesla, Nikola, -- 1856-1943.
