J. Lloyd Eaton papers
Collection number: 205 Extent: 6.0 linear feet Description: This collection contains correspondences, notes, and other material regarding J. Lloyd Eaton, a physician and book collector. Eaton’s book collection of about 7,500 hardback editions of science fiction, fantasy and horror from the late nineteenth century to 1955 was acquired by UC Riverside and formed the foundation of the of the J. Lloyd Eaton Collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Utopian Literature. Included in his papers are the index card listings of books owned by Eaton that contain his hand annotations on the rarity and condition of books as well as story summaries and ratings. Dates: circa late 20th century Subject Group: Literary and Cultural Studies Access: This collection is open for research.
