Guide to the John J. Weir papers, 1934-2001

(bulk 1934-1940)


John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2016

Collection Overview

Title: John J. Weir papers
Date range: 1934-2001, (bulk 1934-1940)
Creator: Weir, John J. (1922-1977)
Extent: 0.25 Linear feet
Abstract: John J. Weir (1922-1977) grew up in the small seaside town of South Amboy, New Jersey. He became an avid reader of science fiction and horror in 1934 to escape the suffocating boredom of small town life. The John Weir papers contain autograph and typed correspondence to and from science fiction fans who were subscribers of or contributors to Weir’s fan magazine Fantasmagoria. Weir also received mail from many famous writers of the day, including H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, William Lumley, Robert Bloch, Henry Kuttner, Sam Moskowitz, Emil Petaja, John Baltadonis, and Duane Rimel. The collection also includes a photograph, postcards, an issue of the fan magazine Sweetness and Light, and John Weir’s Scripto pencil.
Language of materials: English
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: Ms.2015.023

Scope & content

The John Weir papers contain autograph and typed correspondence to and from science fiction fans who were subscribers of or contributors to Weir’s fan magazine Fantasmagoria. Weir also received mail from many famous writers of the day, including H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, William Lumley, Robert Bloch, Henry Kuttner, Sam Moskowitz, Emil Petaja, John Baltadonis, and Duane Rimel. John Weir purchased hectographing supplies from Ditto Incorporated which he used to print Fantasmagoria and discussed the process with several correspondents. The collection also includes a photograph, postcards, an issue of the fan magazine Sweetness and Light, and John Weir’s Scripto pencil.

Access Points

Subject Names Subject Organizations Subject Topics Document Types Subject Topics

Arrangement

Collection is arranged into two series. Series two has several sub-series.

  • Series 1: Biographical Information
  • Series 2: Correspondence

Biographical note

John J. Weir (1922-1977) grew up in the small seaside town of South Amboy, New Jersey. He became an avid reader of science fiction and horror in 1934 to escape the suffocating boredom of small town life. While he continued to actively participate in many science fiction clubs he began corresponding to many of the leading authors and fans of science fiction which led to the creation of his own science fiction fan magazine. The magazine Fantasmagoria (the spelling was a point of contention and was frequently commented on; it was changed for the fifth and final issue to Phantasmagoria, which the late H.P. Lovecraft had so passionately championed) was commonly abbreviated FMRA and contained poems, articles, and short stories. It was illustrated by John V. Baltadonis and was first published in March of 1937. The first issue contained a poem by H. P. Lovecraft titled “Astrophobos," an article by Duane W. Rimel titled “Fan Magazinitis,” and a short story by Corwin F. Stickney titled “The Time Traveler.”
  • Weir, Gary J. "Lovecraft and My Dad" Weird Tales Volume 57, Number 3: 54-57.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: John J. Weir papers, Ms. 2015.023, Brown University Library.
Contact information: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: Gift of Gary J. Weir, 2015.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Sean Doherty.
Encoding: This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2016-04-28
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Related material:

Inventory


Series 1. Biographical Information

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 1 Weird Tales
6.0 p.

Contents Note: Gary J. Weir, describes the discovery of his father's Lovecraft connection and active participation in the science fiction/weird tales fan-zine scene.

Genre: Article

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, Gary J.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

2001
Box 1, Folder 2 Photograph
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Undated photograph of a male child.

Genre: Photograph

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
Box 1, Folder 2 Letter Fragment
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Fragment of text with a name and address.

Genre: AL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
Box 1, Folder 2 Scripto Pencil


Contents Note: Scipto pencil of John Weir.

Genre: Mechanical Pencil

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Series 2. Correspondence, 1934-1940

Agnew, John

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 3 Agnew, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Introductory letter asking to be a correspondent. Discusses different science fiction fan magazines.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Agnew, John Joseph 1922-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 17
Box 1, Folder 3 Weir, John to Agnew, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Dissuades John Agnew from having too many correspondents because it takes too much time away from other pursuits.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Agnew, John Joseph 1922-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 14
Box 1, Folder 3 Weir, John to Agnew, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir details the markedly imperfect process of hectographing for his fan-zine Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Agnew, John Joseph 1922-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 10

Aiserstein, Alan

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 4 Aiserstein, Alan to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Aiserstein writes to Weir asking to write a column for the International Observer.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Aisenstein, Alan J.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Mar 28

Amazing Stories

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 5 Amazing Stories March 1935
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Cover of the March 1935 issue of Amazing Stories. Verso: Listerine advertisement.

Genre: Magazine

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1935 Mar
Box 1, Folder 5 Amazing Stories Monthly
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Check list for monthly issues of Amazing Stories.

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Balling, A. M.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 6 Balling, A. M. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Prices for Wonder Stories and Amazing Stories.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Balling, A. M.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 29
Box 1, Folder 6 Balling, A. M. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Regarding the price of back-number magazines Wonder Stories and Amazing Stories.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Balling, A. M.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Aug 27

Baltadonis, John

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis writes to accept the position of Art Editor of Weir's fan magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Feb 01
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir is torn that the drawing Baltadonis sent in was good, but he wrote the magazine title as Phantasmagoria rather than Fantasmagoria. Asks for his discretion when he sends the magazine stories for illustration inspiration.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 08
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Gives Weir ideas on how to solve the issue of the wrong spelling of the magazine title. Back of third page contains a caricature of Baltadonis.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 12
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir discusses the contents of the upcoming issue and future issues of Fantasmagoria. Looking forward to meeting him at the convention.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 15
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis gives his impressions of their first meeting at the convention and discusses the format for the illustrations.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 08
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Describes the corrections and formatting of the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 09
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Gives an account of the time it took to make cuts.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 22
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis expresses concern that the drawings sent to Weir have not reached him.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 03
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Still unsure if Weir has gotten the drawings. Asks about the format for the second issue.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 13
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir expresses frustration over the cover of the first issue. Asks Baltadonis' opinion of Lovecraft's death which struck him hard.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 23
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis wants to know when the second issue will come out.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 12
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes concerning Lovecraft memorial volume of which Derleth and Wandrei are trying to get published.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 26
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Pleads with Weir to follow his photographing instructions to save money.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 28
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Appeals to Weir to listen to his instructions and buy new gelatin to create better quality hectographic prints.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 08
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis asks Weir to send the master copies for the next issue.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 15
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks for the dummy of the second issue and requests plans to meet in NYC in July.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 29
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discusses cuts for the second issue that he will be doing on Sunday.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 30
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Lists the contents for the third issue of Fantasmagoria. Inquires about the progress of advertisements.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 25
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Balatdonis discusses his burdensome workload of illustrations.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 30
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Lays out the cuts and hectographics for the third issue and mentions advertisements for the magazine.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 10
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis elaborates on photographing supplies and gives his opinion on the latest issues of science fiction fan magazines.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 14
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir discusses the number of fan magazines he reads and the cost of photographing gelatin called Duplico.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Oct 01
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Date written at top is "July 36th,1983" probably written in July of 1937. Baltadonis writes about the illustrations for the fan-zine. Transfer of the cover of Fantasmagoria Volume 1 Number 2 on recto, verso shows pencil draft of magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937? Jul
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis apologizes for not being able to finish the illustration for the cover which will cause a delay in printing. Has an illustration for Science Fiction Collector.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Oct 08
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes that he is unable to make the trip to visit due to the expense of the senior prom on December 28. But promises to come in January.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 24
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis writes a strongly worded letter to Weir concerning the extremely poor quality of his photographing and takes it upon himself to produce the third issue of Fantasmagoria with his photographing method.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 16
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir responds, absolutely livid at the usurpation of his magazine, and makes it quite clear he is the only editor.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 18
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis rebukes Weir's remarks and stands his ground on the matter of the lack luster quality of his photographing.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 23
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Tempers have cooled and Weir moves on to mention that he promised Mr. Lovecraft that he would do his best to prevent misspellings.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 24
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Baltadonis writes about subscription fees due for the Science Fiction Collector.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 02
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Offers to show Weir how it comes out better if you hectograph using carbon instead of ribbon.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 17
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Membership dues for FAPA. Caricature of DAW (Donald Wandrei?).

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jun 10
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if he would be interested in joining AFA.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul 11
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: News about new science fiction fan group which might as well be called the AFA as the original AFA flopped.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Aug 12
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discusses his lack of progress in putting out another issue of Science Fiction Collector. Plans on visiting around Thanksgiving

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Nov 16
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Worked all afternoon on his illustrations. Apologizes for not being able to make it for Thanksgiving.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Dec 11
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Muses the completion of Fantasmagoria number 5. Updates Baltadonis about his college life.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Feb 05
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Lists the staggering number of science fiction magazines on newsstands.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Feb 13
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks where the next issue of Fantasmagoria is, a friend of his would like to subscribe.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Mar 16
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir discusses his future plans and invites Baltadonis to his house to visit with him.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jun 30
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes concerning the potential publication of the fifth issue.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 17
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of the sixth issue to commemorate Lovecraft and berates Baltadonis for asking questions he already answered in previous letters.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 20
Box 1, Folder 7 Baltadonis, John to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Requests that he purchase more Ditto gelatin to maintain quality of the fifth issue. Verso contains an illustration of the magazine cover.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Mar 03
Box 1, Folder 7 Weir, John to Baltadonis, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks Baltadonis not to include nudes (presumably drawings) for the next issue. Received a few more subscriptions to the magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.)
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Apr 02

Blakely, Douglas

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requests that Weir write to Willis Conover and provide information for inclusion in the Science Fantasy Correspondent.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Blakely, Douglas, 1921-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Introductory letter asking to be a correspondent. Knows Corwin Stickney and was given Weir's address by them.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Blakely, Douglas, 1921-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1935] Oct 03
Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion about the club SPWSSTFM (Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines), a mock feud among fan fiction writers.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Blakely, Douglas, 1921-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

1935 Oct 17
Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed membership card for the Junior Science-Fiction Correspondence Club. Discussion of Astounding magazine stories ranking. Self portrait drawn on verso.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Blakely, Douglas, 1921-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Nov 21
Box 1, Folder 8 The Junior Science Fiction Correspondence Club Membership Card
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Membership card for the Junior Science Fiction Correspondence Club.

Genre: Card

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Claims of the death of the Dissipater may be great exaggerated. List of Junior Science Fiction members and list of Doug's living expenses.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Blakely, Douglas, 1921-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

1935 Dec 17
Box 1, Folder 8 Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: The publication of the fake claim Tucker's death caused the editor F. Orlin Tremaine to censor any mention of the SPWSSTFM which ended the First Staple War

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1936 Jul 23

Bleiler, Everett F.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 9 Bleiler, Everett F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Request for the first six issues of Fantasmagoria, enclosed a quarter.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Bleiler, E. F., (Everett Franklin), 1920-2010
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 15

Bloch, Robert

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 10 Bloch, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks Weir to clarify his request for material to contribute.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 24
Box 1, Folder 10 Weir, John to Bloch, Robert
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir explains the nature of his magazine, and that H. P. Lovecraft recommended Bloch as a potential contributor.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 26
Box 1, Folder 10 Bloch, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Bloch writes a short note hoping that his contribution is suitable for publication given the tight time frame.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Boches, Gerry

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 11 Boches, Gerry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Book seller Gerry Boches of Gerry's Book Shop writes asking for Weir to list the issues he is interested in purchasing of Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Boches, Gerry Konstan
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 16
Box 1, Folder 11 Boches, Gerry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Prices for Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories issues.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Boches, Gerry Konstan
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 18
Box 1, Folder 11 Boches, Gerry to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: List of all the Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories issues in stock and hours of operation.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Boches, Gerry Konstan
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 28
Box 1, Folder 11 Boches, Gerry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Directions to Gerry's Book Shop.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Boches, Gerry Konstan
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 30
Box 1, Folder 11 Boches, Gerry to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Directions for an order sheet of magazines, acknowledgment of $ 2.00 deposit.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Boches, Gerry Konstan
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Aug 27

Bruen, Franklin

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 12 Bruen, Franklin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Request for current issue of Fantasmagoria, mentions enclosing a five cent stamp.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Bruen, Franklin
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Burdett, Roy

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Science Fiction League member Correspondence letterhead. Roy writes to Weir asking if the magazine Astounding Stories is still running. Discussion of science fiction stories.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Oct 10
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Science Fiction League member Correspondence letterhead. Discusses the current exchange rate for English and American currency.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Dec 22
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Science Fiction League member Correspondence letterhead. Discussion of Astounding Stories science fiction, list of favorite authors.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Oct 08
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Burdett talks about the current favorites of science fiction and his contact in California who knows about printing. Sends a copy of Apostle of the Cylinder by Victor Rousseau.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Nov 19
Box 1, Folder 13 Weir, John to Burdett, Roy
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions the recent sexually motivated murder, likely that of Veronica “Ronnie” Gideon by Robert Irwin, the Easter murder of 1937. Breaks down subscription prices of Wonder Stories. Remarks about the passing of Lovecraft and other notable weird writers.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 14
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Remarks about Lovecraft passing, encloses a clipping someone sent him about Lovecraft. Winter flooding is occurring but isn't too much of a problem.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 23
Box 1, Folder 13 Burdett, Roy to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of current reading and reading to do list.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 07
Box 1, Folder 13 Weir, John to Burdett, Roy
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for the lateness, Weir lists his extensive correspondence obligations and asks that they talk about other things aside from science fiction to become closer.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Burdett, Roy
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 07

Campbell, John

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 14 Campbell, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: John Campbell apologizes for not having anything for Weir's magazine and lists the numerous pseudonyms he has written under lately.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Campbell, John W., (John Wooden), 1910-1971, Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 01
Box 1, Folder 14 Weir, John to Campbell, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes about his preference for having no women in Campbell's science fiction stories.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Campbell, John W., (John Wooden), 1910-1971, Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 11

Conover, Willis

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 15 Conover, Willis to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Subscription prices for Science-Fantasy Correspondent.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jul 23
Box 1, Folder 15 Conover, Willis to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Conover gives advice to Weir about starting his own fan magazine and asks him to send a list of writers to ask for submissions.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 31
Box 1, Folder 15 Weir, John to Conover, Willis
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Lists a number of writers he hopes to contact.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 08
Box 1, Folder 15 Conover, Willis to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Gives eight addresses of authors that he may solicit submissions from. Encloses a typed copy of The Tree.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 06
Box 1, Folder 15 Weir, John to Conover, Willis
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks Conover what types of things he has in his collection and Weir writes about what he has in his own collection.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 16
Box 1, Folder 15 Conover, Willis to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Congratulates Weir on his first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Conover, Willis
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 02

Corbett, E. M.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 16 Corbett, E. M. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Informs Weir of the prices for books based on condition and age.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Corbett, E. M.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 28

Crawford, William

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 17 Crawford, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes Weir about the authors of Marvel Tales which has to date of the letter five issues, making it sometime in late 1935.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Crawford, William L.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1935]

Derleth, August

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 18 Derleth, August to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologetically does not have anything for his magazine, but may have something later.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Derleth, August, 1909-1971
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 14
Box 1, Folder 18 Elegy: In Providence the Spring... For Howard Phillips Lovecraft
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Poem for H. P. Lovecraft.

Genre: Poem

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Derleth, August, 1909-1971
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Dikty, Thaddeus

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 19 Dikty, Thaddeus to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if Fantasmagoria magazine is still being published.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Dikty, T. E., (Thaddeus Eugene), 1920-
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 May

Ditto Incorporated

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 20 Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter regarding an enclosed copy of the latest catalog and revised price list for copying needs.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Ditto, Incorporated.

1938 May 18
Box 1, Folder 20 Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter regarding Weir's order of hectograph gelatin and medium purple carbon sheets.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Ditto, Incorporated.

1938 Aug 17

Dwyer, Bernard

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 21 Dwyer, Bernard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions that it is good of HPL to think of him and that his poem may be too long for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Dwyer, Bernard Austin
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 03

Ely, Ricard

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 22 Ely, Richard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed five cents for copy of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Ely, Richard
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 20

Fanciful Tales

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 23 Fanciful Tales to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Advertisement for Fanciful Tales, a quarterly of weird-fiction and science-fiction.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jul 02

Fantasmagoria subscriber list

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 24 Subscriber list to Fantasmagoria
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Subscriber list for Fantasmagoria. Majority of individuals represented in this collection.

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Fantasy Amateur Press Association

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 25 Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Constitution of the club, accepted May 19 1937

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1937 May 19
Box 1, Folder 25 Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Constitution of the club, revised July 16 1939.

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1939 Jul 16
Box 1, Folder 25 Wiggins, Olon F. to FAPA Members
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Official letter from the president of the club to its members.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Wiggins, Olon F.
Fantasy Amateur Press Association.

1939 Jul 24

Farrell, John

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 26 Farrell, John - Christmas Cheer
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Christmas card.

Genre: Christmas Card

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Farrell, John
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Farsaci, L. B.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 27 Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter enclosing five cents for Fantasmagoria

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Farsaci, L. B.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul
Box 1, Folder 27 Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asking if Fantasmagoria is still being published.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Farsaci, L. B.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Nov

Finlay, Virgil

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 28 Finlay, Virgil to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologetically does not have anything for his magazine, but may have something if he had written two months later.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1941
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 19
Box 1, Folder 28 Weir, John to Finlay, Virgil
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requests his drawing talent for the next issue.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1941
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 25

First National Science Convention

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 29 The Convention Committee to Science Fiction Reader
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter to science fiction readers advertising the first national science fiction convention.

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1938

Francis, Roth

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 30 Francis, Roth to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter requesting free sample of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Francis, Roth
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 21

Frank, Richard

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 31 Frank, Richard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter enclosing five cents for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Frank, Richard
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 17

Futile Press

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 32 Futile Press
5.0 p.

Contents Note: Pamphlet advertising books published by Futile Press.

Genre: Pamphlet

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1937?

Gottliffe, Harold

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 33 Gottliffe, Harold to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter requesting trade for Fantasmagoria, since he lives in England, it would be easier to trade then send money.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Gottliffe, Harold
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 29
Box 1, Folder 33 Weir, John to Gottliffe, Harold
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Agrees to his request with a short letter.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Gottliffe, Harold
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 29

Gregor, John

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 34 Gregor, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Graduation card. Signed John, Caroline and Francis.

Genre: Graduation Card

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Gregor, John
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 34 Gregor, John to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes about the possibility of exchanging science fiction magazines.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Gregor, John
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Haggard, J. Harvey

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 35 Haggard, J. Harvey to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses a poem for Fantasmagoria titled "The Falcon"

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Haggard, Harvey
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Mar 26

Harry, Vernon

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 36 Photograph
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Miniature photograph of Vernon Harry

Genre: Photograph

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon

Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter asking for a photograph.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 36 Weir, John to Harry, Vernon
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Inquires about Harry's club, and contemplated club magazine.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Feb 04
Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter concerning Weir's membership in the Science Fantasy Correspondence Club and a list of things that will be printed for the club.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 24
Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sales pitch for copying supplies and typewriter ribbon of numerous colors, details the governance of the club he is president of, called The World Girdlers International Science League Correspondence Club.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 18
Box 1, Folder 36 Weir, John to Harry, Vernon
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Embarrassed for having not sent the application in time. Stressed about finishing the next issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 03
Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Granted B member status and membership number 44. Asks if he had sent Weir the address for the International Science Club of Scotland, who has a six inch mirror telescope.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 13
Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Vote for a press for the club lost by one vote. Let's Weir know that he will have to take up his promotion to A member status at the next meeting. Small picture of Vernon pasted to letter.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 17
Box 1, Folder 36 Weir, John to Harry, Vernon
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir asks about club hierarchy and tells him to write letters so he may answer at great length.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 25
Box 1, Folder 36 Harry, Vernon to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for the lateness, due to a trip to Seattle, Washington. Describes Henry Kuttner.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 23
Box 1, Folder 36 Weir, John to Harry, Vernon
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes about being double crossed by Corwin and his magazine keeping him busy.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Harry, Vernon
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 03

Hart, Dale

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 37 Hart, Dale to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requesting the first two issues of Fantasmagoria, encloses ten cents.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hart, Dale
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 37 Hart, Dale to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Giving a dime for third issue that just came out and a nickel for the second or first issue. Muses that he must not have received the first dime he sent.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hart, Dale
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 10
Box 1, Folder 37 Hart, Dale to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requesting the first two issues of Fantasmagoria, encloses ten cents again.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hart, Dale
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Hayes, Lewis

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 38 Hayes, Lewis to Weir, F.
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter to Weir's father about his college acceptance.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hayes, Lewis J.
Weir, Frank P.

1939 Aug 28

Heald, Hazel

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 39 Heald, Hazel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Submission of her work "In the Gulfs of N'Logh" for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 10
Box 1, Folder 39 Heald, Hazel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if he has printed any of her stories and writes that "Lovecraft's death has saddened us all."

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 18
Box 1, Folder 39 Heald, Hazel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks again if Weir has printed her stories and asks for them back if he will not print them.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 21

Hodgekins, Russell

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 40 Senator Soaper Says
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Fake headlines from Senator Soaper, an alter ego of newspaper columnist.

Genre: Newspaper Clipping

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
Box 1, Folder 40 Hodgekins, Russell to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter enclosing twenty five cents for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hodgekins, Russell
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 July 23
Box 1, Folder 40 Radio City and the Planetarium
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Newsletter for school field trip.

Genre: TD

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1937] April 03
Box 1, Folder 40 Sweetness and Light
12.0 p.

Contents Note: Fanzine Sweetness and Light, illustrated by Mooney.

Genre: Fanzine

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1939 Nov 16
Box 1, Folder 40 Envelope
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Envelope that contained fanzine Sweetness and Light.

Genre: Envelope

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Nov 16

Hoffman, Harold

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 40 Weir, John to Hodgekins, Russell
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter thanking Hodgekins for the copy of Sweetness and Light. Acknowledge that the fifth issue of Fantasmagoria will be out shortly after illustrations are complete.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hodgekins, Russell
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 06
Box 1, Folder 41 Hoffman, Harold to Weir, Frank
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter from the Unemployment Compensation Commission to Weir's father about getting Weir employment.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Hoffman, Harold G.
Weir, Frank P.

1940 Jan 10

Jackson, Tom

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 42 Jackson, Tom to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter introducing himself to Weir, enjoys stamp collecting and chess. Member of SPWSSTFM and is fourteen years old.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Jackson, Tom
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

1935 Oct 29
Box 1, Folder 42 Jackson, Tom to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Clearly upset by Weir's lack of chess ability.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Jackson, Tom
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1935] Nov 12
Box 1, Folder 42 Jackson, Tom to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Arguing over which fanzine is the best.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Jackson, Tom
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jan 27
Box 1, Folder 42 Jackson, Tom to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes about the quality of paper he is using. Inquires what Stickney looks like.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Jackson, Tom
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 12

Koenig, H.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 43 Koenig, H. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Somewhat discouraging letter about the fanzine market, but requests being put on the mailing list for the fanzine if it becomes published.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Koenig, H.C., (Herman Charles), 1893-1959
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 14

Kuttner, Henry

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner sends a 3500 word story for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 06
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner gives permission for Weir to break up his story in installments and the addresses of Robert Bloch and Earl Peirce.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 06
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir describes his vision for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 17
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of current science fiction and horror books recently read.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 09
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir describes the process of hectoing Fantasmagoria. Remarks that Lovecraft's current stories are not as good as the older ones.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 24
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Remarks on science fiction authors and the chronic shortage of time for writing.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 10
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Death of Lovecraft and his illness.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1937] Apr 21
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner was responsible for breaking the news of Lovecraft's death to Weir.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 24
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner writes about his current projects and the lack luster fame of Lovecraft while he was alive.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 27
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes about publishing issues due to Baltadonis not sending the master copy illustrated back yet.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 09
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner writes concerning his soon to be published material.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1937] Sep 05
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir has been so busy with schoolwork he has had to halt work on his magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 27
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner sold Hollywood Moon to Thrilling Wonder, met E. Hoffman Price last Saturday.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Nov 14
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Material on hand for future issues of Fantasmagoria, wonders about the Lovecraft memorial volumes.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 31
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Kuttner used to put together a magazine by himself as author, editor and printer and never once did he get a rejection letter from the editor.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 09
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Brief explanation of hectographing. Work continues on the third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 24
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Complains with the workload and ability to keep up correspondence in the style of Derleth of responding within 24 hours.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jun 11
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of Sweetness and Light publication. Finished school and is now currently unemployed.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jun 30
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes about his recent purchase of Famous Fantastic Mysteries for fifteen cents.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jul 28
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Plans for visiting Weir in due time in South Amboy.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Aug 19
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Review of The Wizard of Oz and describes his town as quite boring place to grow up.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Sep 23
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thinks back on the history of science fiction as a genre and how far it has come.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Oct 04
Box 1, Folder 44 Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Makes a joke about young romance for the actress Ann Rutherford. Reassures Kuttner that he is far too modest.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Oct 31
Box 1, Folder 44 Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Finds the references to Rutherford distressing and warns that he could tell him shocking things about movie stars.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kuttner, Henry
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Nov 08

Kyle, David

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes the names of other pen pals, remarks that they might meet up sometime. Illustration of man in profile.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Sep 20
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Favorite books, experience with astronomy and favorite authors of science fiction. Includes illustration on second page of space ship colliding with an asteroid.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Sep 27
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion on three science fiction magazines, Wonder Stories, Thrilling Wonder and Astounding Stories.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Aug 16
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asking about buying back copies of Amazing Stories. In agreement with the death of Wonder Stories as a magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Sep 23
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if Weir will come to the science fiction convention in New York in the coming weekend.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 16
Box 1, Folder 45 Weir, John to Kyle, David
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Short letter because Weir has nothing to write about, has been busy lately with the fanzine.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 01
Box 1, Folder 45 Kyle, David to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter concerning Fantasmagoria, but spelled incorrectly. Ink illustrations on the left hand margin, labeled A-E.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 04
Box 1, Folder 45 Weir, John to Kyle, David
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Corrects his spelling of Fantasmagoria. Comments on the margin drawings.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Kyle, David
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 09

Lowndes, Robert W.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Submission for Fantasmagoria. Flattered that Lovecraft recommended him to Weir.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 11
Box 1, Folder 46 Weir, John to Lowndes, Robert W.
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Submission will be included within the second issue of Fantasmagoria. Information about printing method and artist.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 17
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Complains that the magazine is unreadable and requests another issue. Encloses ten cents for this reprint and for the future third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 10
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Humbly submits a couple of pieces for the next issue of "F."

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Apr 26
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asking if Weir received the two article he sent and if so if they are acceptable for publishing.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 May 24
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for missing the latest conventions due to lack of funds and removal of appendix. Writes concerning the poem Nyaghoggua.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul 01
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requests the two pieces be sent back if Weir does not need them at the moment.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Sep 09
Box 1, Folder 46 Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thought that Fantasmagoria was dead, asks about the cover illustration for the next one.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lowndes, Robert W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Nov 03

Lovecraft, Howard P.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes to wish Weir good luck with his magazine, his own contribution and the addresses of individuals who may also contribute to the venture

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 22
Box 1, Folder 47 Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P.
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir asks for corrections of names and addresses in the previous letter, promises to try and not have any misprints in his magazine

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 27
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Reiterates addresses from first letter. Enumerates some errata he discovered in Fanciful Tales.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 31
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Applauds Weir's standards of accuracy and talks about the saturation of the market of fan magazines.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 07
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Lovecraft notes that he has been sick with some variant of the grippe. Gives Weir some encouragement for getting issue number one of Fantasmagoria out soon. Gives Lowndes name as a possible contributor.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 28
Box 1, Folder 47 Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P.
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Describes the difference between a hectographed and mimeographed publication. Still no reply from the hopeful contributors that Lovecraft recommended.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 04
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Lovecraft writes that he has asked Conover to send "The Tree" to Weir. Puts forward the spelling Phantasmagoria as being superior.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 10
Box 1, Folder 47 Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P.
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Comments about the spelling variant and thanks him in advance for the story that Conover will be sending.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 12
Box 1, Folder 47 Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Grippe is causing much distress, curtailing activities for rest of winter. Very upset about the spelling situation and numerates reasons to support his argument, such as obscuring the etymology.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 20

Lumley, William

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sending a contribution for publication.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 20
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Lumley is quite pleased by the magazine so he is sending another contribution for publication.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 26
Box 1, Folder 48 Weir, John to Lumley, William
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for the late letter and the late magazine. Enjoyed the poem and so did the proof reader.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 25
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Received the first issue of Fantasmagoria. Has been ill recently and not been able to write until now.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 24
Box 1, Folder 48 Weir, John to Lumley, William
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Remarks on the material he has by Clark Ashton Smith and is eager for any fine material Lumley might send in the future.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 23
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: The Diary of Alonzo Typer, February 1938 published in Weird Tales, was edited, revised, and typed by Lovecraft before his death.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Apr 06
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if Weir would be interested in doing some stenography for him.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Aug 13
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Lumley is unsure if he can attend to conference, asks Weir to type a poem "The Thing" for him and send it back.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Sep 30
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Thanks Weir for the recent copy of Fantasmagoria, asks him to please type a poem titled "The City" for him.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Nov 11
Box 1, Folder 48 Weir, John to Lumley, William
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Progress of finishing the fifth issue of Fantasmagoria, and the completion of the fourth one.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 06
Box 1, Folder 48 Lumley, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Gratitude for the typed copy of "The Thing" and request for a typed copy of "The Haunted House".

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 10
Box 1, Folder 48 Weir, John to Lumley, William
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed copy of "The Haunted House". Will be shortening the title to Phantasmagoria as Lovecraft wanted.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Lumley, William, 1880-1960
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Feb 20

Madel, Robert

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for not sending a Christmas card due to financial difficulties. Gives a list of science fiction publishers addresses to contact for back issues.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jan 03
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel writes that he has persuaded Baltadonis to be the illustrator for Fantasmagoria. Informs Weir that being a hectographer comes with many disappointments.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jan 20
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel gives a description of his birthday, and the extensive science fiction magazines and fanzines that he owns.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 17
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir details his own collection of magazines and his birthday. Tells Madel not to speak to anyone about his magazine Fantasmagoria, because he doesn't yet know if it will become a reality.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 22
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel writes on the content of fan magazines and whether professional or amateur material is best. Recommends Ditto gelatin for hectographing.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 05
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel gives an illustration on how to hectograph and proposes a quarterly journal for amateur fantasy editors.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
dye transfer process
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 28
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir argues that either spelling of Fantasmagoria is correct. Responds to the idea of a quarterly journal, and is very receptive.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 04
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel thanks Weir for Kuttner's address and discusses the upcoming celebrities attending the next science fiction convention.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 16
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes that he hopes that he will have more material from amateurs for his magazine. Asks if Baltadonis told him how disappointed he was at Weir's age.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 24
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Attempts to make plans for visiting New York City, and says that Baltadonis was not disappointed by Weir's age.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 09
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir may get a printing press when he visits NYC.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 18
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks Weir why he has such subtle animosity towards him. Ask if he has received a letter from Jack Agnew, if not then he should write him.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 11
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes to Madel for his remarks, Weir meant it as sarcasm. Gives a description of the printing press he would like to buy.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 15
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel tells Weir of a 5x8 hand press for sale of 25 dollars, and argues against the idea that having too many professional writers in a fan magazine is not a drawback.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 29
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks Weir when the second issues of Fantasmagoria will be out and if he has received a copy of Baltadonis' Science Fiction Collector

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Oct 02
Box 1, Folder 49 Weir, John to Madel, Robert
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for the significant delay in corresponding which was due to a sorting error on his part.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 29
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Madel inquires if the fourth issue of Fantasmagoria has started yet and compliments the use of Ditto hecto gelatin.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 31
Box 1, Folder 49 Madel, Robert to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Questions the tactics of Wollheim for voting, thinking that it is possible the election was rigged in his favor.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Madel, Robert A.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Aug 17

Marconette, Walter

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 50 Marconette, Walter to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Requests a copy of Fantasmagoria, and encloses five cents. Asks if Weir would like to purchase copies of his magazine the Scienti-Snaps and Science Fantasy Movie Review.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Marconette, Walter
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 25

McKenna, Hugh

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Biographical sketch of Hugh McKenna including a list of hobbies.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 May 30
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: McKenna answer a number of questions Weir asked in a previous letter, and requests to trade for any of the following list of back issues of science fiction magazines.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 13
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Jubilation for the renewal of Astounding Fiction sci-fi magazine.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 29
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions the death of Tucker, which such accounts of were greatly exaggerated.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

1936 Jul 24
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses fifty cents for a subscription to Fantasmagoria, and mentions in passing the death of Robert E. Howard. Describes the preference for stories on necromancy.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Aug 7
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of different magazines that just came out and how nifty they all were.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Aug 31
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Details trip to a military ship and eavesdropping on decks below, giving other tourists a scare.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Sep 20
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Opinions on different science fiction clubs, SFCC and SFAA, not having enough money to get full volumes of science fiction during the winter, but hopefully later.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 02
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Discussion of the "Tesseract" for SFAA and why he gives it such a scathing critique. List of science fiction stories with summations.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 04
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions a destructive fire that leveled a building which housed a grocery, electric shop, barber shop and drugstore. Discusses of Stonehenge.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 11
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes on the dismal weather and the most recent convention and mentions a list of authors for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 13
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: McKenna discusses vampires and the traditions associated with their behavior and that they might exist since there is no evidence that they do not. Description of Stonehenge's location and possible builders.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 23
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks to drop the talk of vampires because McKenna is too knowledgeable, but don't tread on astronomy since that is his own specialty.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 24
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
6.0 p.

Contents Note: McKenna laments how his relatives have descended upon his family. Talks about the death of Lovecraft. Lists his most recent acquired science fiction magazines.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 31
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: McKenna writes about his daily schedule and that he works in a grocery store three days a week. Comments on Corwin messing up the Science Fiction Correspondent.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 15
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir hopes to fix up a car and drive out to California. Scolds McKenna about his opinion of Corwin without having met him.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 12
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir is the furthest correspondent from him, discusses Lovecraft's high standard of fiction and no one comes close to his work. Apologizes about his comments about Corwin.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 12
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Hopes that after high school he will certainly make an effort to go out west. Mentions that he is not trying to order McKenna around but simply values truth above all else.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 29
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions a letter from Derleth which states there will be three memorial volumes of Lovecraft. Laments not using the hunt and peck system of typing.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Oct 13
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for not writing sooner, as he was not only sick but also in the process of moving.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 30
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Confusion about the curriculum of Weir's school, asks for clarification. Hopes that the three Lovecraft volumes come out later so he might afford them. Asks if he needs an assistant editor.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jan 11
Box 1, Folder 51 Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Explanation of the curriculum in New Jersey, phonetic pronunciation of Weir.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 24
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Mentions the time it takes for letters to travel across America, asks how Weir has so many famous authors as correspondents.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul 03
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
8.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks for a description of climate, history and location of South Amboy, NJ and details his excitement for a shipment of old science fiction magazines.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul 24
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Describes the different magazines he is currently reading, asks for a photograph if Weir has no time to write.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Jan 02
Box 1, Folder 51 McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Details different science fiction magazines currently reading and asks if the next Fantasmagoria issue has been sent.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McKenna, Hugh M., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1940 Mar 06

McPhail, Daniel

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Request for information about Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 27
Box 1, Folder 52 Weir, John to McPhail, Daniel
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Information about Fantasmagoria publication, dimensions, printing method and contributors.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 10
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed quarter for the first two issues of Fantasmagoria. Request for information concerning Phantasy Legion.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Oct 20
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please send the issues of Fantasmagoria that have been paid for with a quarter.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 07
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please send the issues of Fantasmagoria. Merry Christmas!

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Dec 22
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please send the first issue of Fantasmagoria, second issue was great.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jan 11
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please send me the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Feb 28
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Received the first issue of Fantasmagoria, asks when the third will be out.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul
Box 1, Folder 52 McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if Weir would like to join the National Progressive Party.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
McPhail, Daniel
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jan 17

Miller, William

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 53 Miller, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks for two copies of each issue, enclosed sum of twenty cents.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miller, William, Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 28
Box 1, Folder 53 Miller, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Comments on the low quality of hectographing, but otherwise a fantastic magazine.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miller, William, Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 13

Miske, J. Chapman

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 54 Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Would like to purchase all back issues of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miske, J. Chapman
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Nov 20
Box 1, Folder 54 Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed five cents for copy of Fantasmagoria, please list all issues volume and number that have been published.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miske, J. Chapman
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 27
Box 1, Folder 54 Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please fulfill the subscription for the third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miske, J. Chapman
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 May 10
Box 1, Folder 54 Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed is a nickel for a copy of Fantasmagoria, third issue was two months late, please send the fourth as soon as possible.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Miske, J. Chapman
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Jul 19

Moskowitz, Sam

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 55 Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosing five cents for a copy of Fantasmagoria. Moskowitz also publishes a fan magazine called Helios, lists the contents.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Moskowitz, Sam
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 11
Box 1, Folder 55 Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses an article for Fantasmagoria. Visiting Corwin Stickney. Please send issue one of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Moskowitz, Sam
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 20
Box 1, Folder 55 Weir, John to Moskowitz, Sam
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir asks if they can have reciprocal subscription of Helios and Fantasmagoria. Discusses the editors of Fantasmagoria and the contents of past issue.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Moskowitz, Sam
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 27
Box 1, Folder 55 Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John
4.0 p.

Contents Note: Moskowitz gives his opinion of the first issue of Fantasmagoria by articles.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Moskowitz, Sam
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 June 11

Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 56 Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Request for completion of a survey.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion.

1937 Oct 24

Peirce, Earl

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 57 Peirce, Earl to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Happy to send along some material for Weir's magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Pierce, Earl
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Mar 01
Box 1, Folder 57 Peirce, Earl to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed short story titled "The Cat" with return postage if it is not desired.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Pierce, Earl
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 08
Box 1, Folder 57 Weir, John to Peirce, Earl
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Gratitude for the short story, but it was too short. March issues is delayed due to Baltadonis not returning the master copy.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Pierce, Earl
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 13

Petaja, Emil

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 58 Petaja, Emil to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for not having any material for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 08
Box 1, Folder 58 Petaja, Emil to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sends a tribute story to Lovecraft, in hopes that it can be utilized for Fantasmagoria.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937
Box 1, Folder 58 Weir, John to Petaja, Emil
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Gives a lengthy description of Fantasmagoria and its contributors. Thanks Petaja for sending the tribute story for Lovecraft.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 26

Reimsberg, Mark

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 59 Reimsberg, Mark to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Writes concerning the delay with Baltadonis sending "Science Adventures Quarterly".

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Reimsberg, Mark
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 1938

Rimel, Duane

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 60 Rimel, Duane to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Gives Weir an article for publication in Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Rimel, Duane W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 10
Box 1, Folder 60 Rimel, Duane to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Recommends Emil Petaja for more material for his fanzine.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Rimel, Duane W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 02
Box 1, Folder 60 Weir, John to Rimel, Duane
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thanks Rimel for his contribution and remarks that he already received Petaja's address from Lovecraft.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Rimel, Duane W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 15
Box 1, Folder 60 Rimel, Duane to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Rimel thanks Weir for the first issue, hopes for another soon. Misses his correspondence with Lovecraft.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Rimel, Duane W.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 13

Schmidt, Melvin

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 61 Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses ten cents for copies of the second and third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Schmidt, Melvin
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 20
Box 1, Folder 61 Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses five cents for a copy of the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Schmidt, Melvin
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 21

Science Fiction Critic

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 62 Science Fiction Critic to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Card asking for recipient to subscribe to Science Fiction Critic to help support the publication of the magazine.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction
1937 Jan 26

Smith, Clark Ashton

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 63 Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for waylaying his response, encloses an unpublished translated poem from C. P. Baudelaire.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 22
Box 1, Folder 63 Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir acknowledges the poem Smith sent and informs him it will be published. Asks Smith if he has any other material he might send for publication.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 23
Box 1, Folder 63 Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Smith writes that he should not publish the poem if he thinks his readers would not enjoy it, after all he only wants to help the magazine.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 28
Box 1, Folder 63 Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes that it is not the readers of his magazine that the poem would displease but the publishers in France of the original poem. Will be published in issue three.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Sep 29

Smith, Virgil

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 64 Smith, Virgil to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please send the first three issues of Fantasmagoria, fifteen cents enclosed.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Smith, Virgil
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 26

Stickney, Corwin

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed are the magazines you asked me to buy, please tell me in your next letter what your impressions of these magazines are.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1934 Aug 05
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Biographical sketch of Stickney, and his hobbies which consist solely of collecting science fiction magazines.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 May 27
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Since you just started I am sending you these two and will send any other extras that I might have.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jun 04
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
5.0 p.

Contents Note: Answers a list of questions that Weir sent previously.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jun 11
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sent a bookseller who has back issues your address so expect a postcard from him shortly.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jun 24
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks for opinions on August W. S.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 July 05
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Don't worry about your letters not reaching me anymore, I'll be in Belleville for the rest of the year.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 19
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Regrets not being able to write more than bi-weekly. Answers seven questions of Weir's from a previous letter.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jul 25
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Will meet at Gerry's Bookshop on Wednesday between twelve and three.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Aug 09
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Will not be able to transport the science fiction magazines, and hopes that Weir can find other mode of transportation.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Sep 02
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks how Weir likes his first year of high school and since the start of the school year he has not had time to write to anyone.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Sep 26
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Letters should be more regular. Critique of the most recent science fictions stories.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Oct 21
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
3.0 p.

Contents Note: Summary of magazines that was promised before.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Nov 03
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Last letter of 1935, summary of many events.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Dec 30
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Has been five months since last I wrote, what do you say about getting our correspondence regular again? What about meeting up this summer?

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 02
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Make sure to break up your lines in a logical way, so that them is not divided after the "h". Enclosed is your membership card, we had about two hundred made.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 23
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Saw the film "Things to Come", August Astounding issue is marvelous, every story and every illustration.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jul 18
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: I am buying a printing press so I am saving every possible cent.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Aug 1
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: I would like you to come stay with me over vacation.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Nov 16
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Disappointment for meeting with Wollheim and Sykora. They are feral faced fans, narrow minded and in a rut mentally -- they eat, sleep, and drink science fiction.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Dec 13
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Christmas card signed Corwin, text reads "With best of Good Wishes for your Happiness This Merry Christmastide".

Genre: Card

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

[1937 Dec 25]
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: I am glad to hear your magazine is going through, Glad to hear of your acquisition of Lovecraft's poem and Kuttner's story.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 19
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Glad you like my story and are going to include it in your first issue.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 28
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Will be unable to write until the next Correspondent comes out!

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 10
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sorry for not writing, will send along HPL's letters, I promise to write within three days.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 20
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed are HPL's letters, thanks for letting me see both.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Apr 21
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Just received the first issue of Fantasmagoria, I think you've got one of the best fan magazines in existence!

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 13
Box 1, Folder 65 Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Write more letters you lazy tramp. I'm a real science fiction fan now, I've got an open enemy, his exalted majesty Olon F. Wiggins.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 May 25
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Going to make a tiny volume of HPL's verse the two poems published in the Correspondent and the one found in the first issue of Fantasmagoria, with your permission.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 03
Box 1, Folder 65 Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed is your copy of HPL's poem. We hope to reprint his Supernatural Horror in Literature in the Correspondent. Virgil Finlay's address is 302 Rand St., Rochester, NY.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 08
Box 1, Folder 65 Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Came home and only found three letters awaiting me, one someone sent me a nickel for the first Fantasmagoria, which he will never see.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Stickney, Corwin F., Jr.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Aug 24

Swisher, R. D.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 66 Swisher, R. D. to Weir John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed five cents for a copy of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Swisher, R. D.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jun 21
Box 1, Folder 66 Swisher, R. D. to Weir John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed ten cents for issues two and three of Fantasmagoria, requests more articles and less stories.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Swisher, R. D.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jul 12
Box 1, Folder 66 Swisher, R. D. to Weir John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed twenty-five cents for the next five or six issues of Fantasmagoria starting with the fourth.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Swisher, R. D.
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1938 Mar 21

Sykora, William

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: International Cosmos Science Club informational letter.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Jun 15
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter returning seventy five cents to Weir, with an apology for the disappointment and exasperation caused by the long delay.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Sep 04
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter concerning the International Scientific Association membership.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 07
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Acknowledgement for the application to join the ISA. Information concerning the next convention.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Feb 11
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Receipt of second installment for membership dues. Request to send Fred Pohl an article on a pseudo-scientific topic.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 10
Box 1, Folder 67 Weir, John to Sykora, William
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for not being able to help with transportation to Newark, NJ.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Mar 30
Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: International Scientific Association informational letter regarding the resignation of William Sykora as president.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Box 1, Folder 67 Sykora, William to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: International Scientific Association informational letter regarding a ballot to vote on the reorganization of the association.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Sykora, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

Thrilling Wonder Stories - Editor

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 68 Thrilling Wonder Stories - Editor to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter announcing Thrilling Wonder Stories appearing on newsstands.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jun 02

Tremaine, F. Orlin

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 69 Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Answering what the acronym SPWSSTFM means: "Society for Pulling Wire Staples from Science Fiction Magazines" which was incorrect as it was actually Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines.

1935 Apr 05
Box 1, Folder 69 Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Will try to squeeze Weir's letter into the column Brass Tacks.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 Apr 15
Box 1, Folder 69 Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thanks for your letter, Tucker's sanity is questioned but why worry?

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1935 May 24

Warner, Harry

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 70 Weir, John to Warner, Harry
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Weir writes to critique an article in the Spring issue of the Futurian on the future of science fiction.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Warner, Harry, 1922-2003
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Jul 03
Box 1, Folder 70 Warner, Harry to Weir, John
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Rebuttal of Weir's critique.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Warner, Harry, 1922-2003
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1939 Sep 08

Wellman, Manly Wade

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 71 Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Can you send a copy of Fantasmagoria?

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

1937 Aug 14
Box 1, Folder 71 Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Apologizes for not being able to give the first issue, but promises the second issue will make it out. Describes that type of content for Fantasmagoria he is accepting.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

1937 Sep 03
Box 1, Folder 71 Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Asks if Weir would be interested in an article based on second hand accounts of encounters with the supernatural.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

1937 Sep 18
Box 1, Folder 71 Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Agrees that the article would certainly be welcome in the magazine, has not heard of any other fan mags publishing anything similar.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

1937 Oct 06
Box 1, Folder 71 Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Encloses 900 word essay on the theme discussed about in previous letter.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

[1937]
Box 1, Folder 71 Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Hopes to get the essay that Wellman sent to him in the fifth issue as the third is done and the fourth is full.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986

1937 Dec 29

Wiggins, Olon F.

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Subscription rates for Wiggins magazine.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1936 Dec 18
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: About the "fan" subscription. Ends with a request not to bother him anymore.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1937 Mar 08
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosing ten cents for first issue of Fantasmagoria. Asks about reciprocal exchange.

Genre: ALS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1937 Jun 30
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thanks for the first issue of Fantasmagoria, reciprocal exchange is a go. When will the next issue of Fantasmagoria be out?

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1937 Jul 12
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Has a second issue of Fantasmagoria come out yet?

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1937 Jul 23
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Plans for reciprocal exchange between Fantasmagoria and Fan. Agreement on Baltadonis being a good artist compared to de Taurasi.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1937 Jul 25
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Since your Fan subscription has expired how about a reciprocal exchange? Write to D. A. Wollheim if interested in joining FAPA.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1938 Feb 09
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Sent the next issue of Fan, please send the second and third issues of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1938 Mar 04
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Two copies of Fantasmagoria have been received. Second issue if hectographed poorly.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1938 Mar 23
Box 1, Folder 72 Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Just send the fourth Fantasmagoria issue when it is completed.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wiggins, Olon F.

1938 Jul 06

Williamson, Jack

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 73 Williamson, Jack to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thanks for the invitation to contribute to your magazine but I don't have anything on hand.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006

1937 Aug 16

Wilson, Richard

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 74 Wilson, Richard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Thank you for the sample Fantasmagoria, in return I am sending a copy of the second issue of The Atom.

Genre: Postcard

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987

1937 May 28
Box 1, Folder 74 Wilson, Richard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: You will find enclosed a nickel for the third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987

1938 Mar 17
Box 1, Folder 74 Wilson, Richard to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: How many issues of my weekly Bulletin, the Science Fiction Newsletter, would you accept for a full page ad in Fantasmagoria, illustrated by John V. Baltadonis?

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987

1938 Mar 24

Winged Mercury

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 75 Winged Mercury
2.0 p.

Contents Note: Organ of the South Amboy Science Fiction League.

Genre: Bulletin

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Parisen, Edward
Schwarick, William
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1936 Jan 01

Wollheim, Donald

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 76 Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Enclosed you will find your membership card for the International Scientific Association.

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wollheim, Donald A.

1937 Jan 21
Box 1, Folder 76 Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Please find enclosed a dime for the first issue or first two issues of Fantasmagoria (Should be Phantasmagoria).

Genre: TLS

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977
Wollheim, Donald A.

1937 Mar 22

Wright, Farnsworth

Container Description Date
Box 1, Folder 77 Weir, John to Wright, Farnsworth
1.0 p.

Contents Note: Letter to the editor of Weird Tales.

Genre: TL

Subjects:
Fan magazines
Science fiction

Names:
Weir, John J., 1922-1977

1937 Jan 01