Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Preliminary Guide to the Lynn R. Hansen Papers
circa 1978-1995
MS 2002.03
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Hansen, Lynn, 1958-1995
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Lynn R. Hansen Papers
- ID
- MS 2002.03
- Date [inclusive]
- circa 1978-1995
- Extent
- 5 Linear feet of shelf space, 4 records cartons and 2 manuscript cases
- Location
- (MASC staff use) 02-08-15-01
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains Lynn Hansen's correspondence related to his collections of underground comix and Beatles memorabilia.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Lynn R. Hansen Papers, circa 1978-1995 (MS 2002.03)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Lynn Hansen (1958-1995) was born to Ralph and Lillian Hansen in Provo, Utah. He received a degree in communication from De Anza Junior College in Cupertino, California, and worked in the television industry in Idaho, Alabama, and New Mexico. He was active in the underground comic scene as a critic and reviewer.
Scope and Content
This collection contains Lynn Hansen's correspondence related to his collections of underground comix and Beatles memorabilia. The collection also contains correspondence related to his work in television. Also included are drafts of graphic and literary works by Hansen, spiral notebooks with personal and professional notes, Hansen's resumes, and two binders of papers, including condolence letters, collected and kept by his parents to commemorate his life.
Arrangement
The main correspondence is in chronological order. This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2021
https://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Information
Ralph and Lillian Hansen donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1995 and 2016.
Related Materials
Related Material
Lynn R. Hansen Underground Comics Collection, 1899-1994 (SC 003.2)
Lynn R. Hansen Beatles Collection, 1962-1995 (Cage 641)
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Beatles.
- Beatles -- Songs and music.
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Hansen, Lynn, 1958-1995 -- Archives.
Subject(s)
- Underground comic books, strips, etc.
- Comic books, strips, etc.
- Fine Arts
- Publishers and Publishing
- Music