Finding aid for the collection of Dime Novel catalogs and publications
Table of Contents
Finding aid prepared by Sue Luftschein, 2011 July
Summary Information
- Repository
- USC Libraries Special Collections
- Title
- Collection of Dime Novel catalogs and publications
- Collection no.
- 0128
- Date
- 1922-1984, undated
- Extent
- 0.42 Linear feet, 1 box
- Language
- English
- Textual materials [Box]
- 1
- Abstract
- Sales catalogs dedicated to American dime novels, and journals that contain, either whole or in part, articles devoted to dime novels and their authors.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Collection of Dime Novel catalogs and publications, Collection no. 0128, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Scope and Content
The Collection of Dime Novel catalogs and publications consists of sales catalogs dedicated to American dime novels, and journals that contain, either whole or in part, articles devoted to dime novels and their authors.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
USC Libraries Special Collections
2011 July
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Related Materials
Separated materials
The collection originally included 19th century dime novels and 20th century reprints of dime novels. These have been catalogued individually.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Periodicals
- Sales catalogs
Subject(s)
- Dime novels--Bibliography--Archival resources
- Dime novels--Catalogs--Archival resources
- Dime novels--Periodicals--Archival resources
Collection Inventory
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The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels Given to the New York Public Library by Dr. Frank P. O'Brien 1922 |
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The Novel Hunter's Year Book 1926-1931 |
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The Bookman 1929 July |
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Dime Novel Roundup 1932 January-August |
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Dime Novel Authors 1860-1900 1933 Scope and ContentPublished by Ralph F. Cummings. |
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The Maine Bulletin 1934 May Scope and ContentJohn Levi Cutler, "Gilbert Patten and his Frank Merriwell Saga". |
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Reckless Ralph's Twenty-five Cent Novel Library, no. 1 1935 Scope and ContentG. H. Cordier, "The Great Romances: Their Influence on Minor Sensational Literature and the Dime Novel". |
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The American Book Collector 1933 September-1934 March, 1934 July, 1935 January-June |
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The Collector's Miscellany, incorporating the Bookworm, new series no. 11 1935 May |
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The Ralph F. Cummings standard dime and nickel novel catalogue of old weeklies, novels, and story papers of America 1936-1937 Scope and Content1936-1937 and 1937, bound together. |
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A Catalog of Dime Novel Material, including a section on Buffalo Bill 1936 June |
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Peeps into our Sub-literary past: a repository and treasury of notes and queries on the popular writing of the nineteenth century, nos. 1-3 1937 |
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Chills and Thrills: Dime Novels 1860-1928, catalogue no. 11 undated Scope and ContentPublished by Charles Bragin. |
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Scouting for Boys Books catalogues 1979, 1982, 1984 |
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The Hess Collection, compiled by Geo. H. Hess, Jr. (Special Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries) undated |
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