Abstract

The materials in this archive relate to groups and societies dedicated to promoting the works and lives of the seven authors in  the Wade Center's collections.

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The archive is arranged in eight series: one for each of the seven authors (alphabetically by last name), and the last series for societies which are associated with two or more Wade authors.

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Information about the society, biography of one founder, Paul S. Ritz, information on Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week. Publication Catalogue 1993, press release regarding copyright petition 1978, Executive Declaration of establishment of Hobbit Day by Governor of Michigan 1979, business card, correspondence with the Wade, and order form. 22pp. (See also: The Minas Tirith Evening-Star in the Bound Periodicals Collection)

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Various publications. 13pp.

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A fan club for the Ralph Bakshi 1978 animated Lord of the Rings film. Two copies of the publication, The Brandywine Star. 2 issues, 6pp. each. (See also: The Brandywine Star in the Bound Periodicals collection)

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Information about the society from its website. 2pp.

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Includes a letter from Gary Hunnewell to Cyde Kilby. 1p. (See also Ravenhill in the Bound Periodicals)

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Includes the Tolkien Journal, issue 1 (Spring 1965). Additionals issues of the journal are in the Wade's bound periodicals collection, call number: PR6039.O32 Z458854 1965.

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Includes a data disc with pdf files of the journal Lembas, issues 1-162, (September 1981-December 2013). Later issues also available in the Wade Periodicals collection. See the following website for more information on Tolkien fanzines: http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wiwimod/index.php?page=Fanzines

Scope and Contents Annual General Meeting (AGM) reports, various copies of the consitution, sales form and booklet, and vaious website printouts about the society, its publications, Oxonmoot, Tolkien Reading Day, the Tolkien Birthday Toast, 2014-2016 and 2018 Christmas cards, Oxmoot article in the Oxford Times (September 17, 2015), the Tolkien Society Archives, flyer announcing 2017 events and booking form for the Tolkien Society Seminar July 2017. 50pp. (See also: Amon Hen and...

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Includes a request from Charles Huttar to join the TSA and the Society's response, a three page letter by David Chelminski (TSA member) and an article titled "Fantasy Lovers Unite in Toledo" (ca. 1973-1974), information sheet on the society, and various copies of the society's newsletter, The Green Dragon, issues 1, 3-13 (digitized). 31pp. (Merged with the Mythopoeic Society in 1972)

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The archive is arranged in eight series: one for each of the seven authors (alphabetically by last name), and the last series for societies which are associated with two or more Wade authors.

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Pamphlets about the society, members listings 1993, 1995, and 2002, 1978, 1995 program of events, the homepage of the website, and an announcement about the end of the Quarterly and its move to the Journal of Inklings Studies (2 copies, 2013). 21pp. (See also: The Charles Williams Society Quarterly in the Bound Periodicals collection)

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The archive is arranged in eight series: one for each of the seven authors (alphabetically by last name), and the last series for societies which are associated with two or more Wade authors.

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Programs and a brochure for a dinner, seminar, and conference. 3pp. (See also: The Ring Bearer in the Bound Periodicals collection).

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Undated materials about the society and Mythlore. Includes booklet about Mythlore's 50th Anniversary (2019, Acq 18/80). 11pp and 1 booklet. (See also Mythlore, Mythprint, Parma Eldalamberon, and Vinyar Tengwar in the Bound Periodicals collection)

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Materials about the society, events, and discussions topics. 33pp.

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Materials about the society, events, bylaws, discussion topics, Mythcon announcements, and website printouts about society awards, conferences, publications, and membership. 60pp.

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Booklets for Mythcons 1, 4, 6-7, 9, 27 and 29. 7 booklets and 1 page.

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Mything Persons membership directories. 4 directories.