Sandra Springer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0192

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Sandra Springer Papers consist of manuscript materials related to fanzines and fandom surrounding Star Trek and The Professionals.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992-1994, undated

Extent

0.74 Cubic Feet (2 archives boxes.)

Scope and Contents

The collection includes evidence of Sandra Springer's activities within fandom, including paper copies of several versions of her database, correspondence with other fans, conference materials, and a collection of items relating to a trip she took with several friends to see William Shatner ride horses in a horse show in Kentucky.

The materials in this collection will be of interest to those studying the fan cultures of the 1980s and 1990s, the influence of technology, and fanzines in general.

Biographical / Historical

Sandra Springer was the creator of Sandy's Zine List, a database containing a list of all known fanzines, their topics, and the stories contained therein. Springer was active within the fandoms for Star Trek and The Professionals, which is reflected in the contents of this collection. Sandra Springer passed away in 1997.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

A collection of fanzines and other memorabilia was included with the donation of these materials, and separated into the appropriate collections of the Browne Popular Culture Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were transferred to the Browne Popular Culture Library by

Title
Guide to the Sandra Springer Papers
Author
Steve Ammidown
Date
2016, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin