Preliminary Guide to the Lynn R. Hansen Papers circa 1978-1995
MS 2002.03

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Lynn R. Hansen Underground Comics Collection, 1899-1994 (SC 003.2)

Lynn R. Hansen Beatles Collection, 1962-1995 (Cage 641)

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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

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