Robert M. Ervin, Jr. Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 1980-09

Staff Only

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.