Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Anthony Boucher Memorial Mystery Convention
- Abstract:
- The Bouchercon mss., 1970-2019, consist of program books, badges, tote bags, and other materials associated with The Anthony Boucher Memorial Mystery Convention (Bouchercon).
- Extent:
- 13 Boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Bouchercon mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Beginning in 1970 in Santa Monica, California, the Anthony Boucher Memorial Mystery Convention (Bouchercon) is an annual mystery convention held in honor of author Anthony Boucher.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of materials related to Bouchercons, occurring annually from 1970-present. For each convention year, there is some combination of the following: souvenir programs, pocket programs, tote bags, short story anthologies, name badges, and ephemera including Anthony Award ballots, convention progress reports, menus, schedules, advertisements, and bookmarks.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2019, 2022
- Processing information:
Initial collection processed by Kyra Triebold in 2023. Accrues regularly.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Bouchercon mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu