Otherworldly Archives: Exploring the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy at the University of California, Riverside is one of the world’s largest publicly accessible collections on speculative fiction and related genres, including fantasy, comics, horror, anime, and more. This presentation gives an overview of the history and distinctive contents of this collection, including fandom culture, material culture, and authors' papers. We will also touch on other important components such as out-of-print books, art, and media. Lastly, we explore how this collection is used and how we are diversifying it for future researchers.