George Kelley Paperback and Pulp Fiction Collection, Paperback collection at University at Buffalo Libraries, United States.
The George Kelley Collection is a paperback and magazine collection housed at University at Buffalo Libraries containing more than 25,000 titles. The holdings focus on crime, horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres, providing researchers with a deep look into popular fiction from that era.
The collection grew from decades of gathering by Dr. George Kelley, who began collecting as a child. He donated it to University at Buffalo Libraries in 1994, where it has been preserved since.
The collection holds works by well-known authors such as Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and H.P. Lovecraft, reflecting what readers valued in mid-20th century American storytelling. These books show the kinds of stories and themes that shaped popular fiction during that time period.
Visitors must submit a reference request form at least three business days before viewing materials in the Special Collections Reading Room. Advanced notice allows staff to prepare the items you want to see.
The collection preserves an original copy of William S. Burroughs' Junkie, a work that documents the experience of addiction. This book stands out as a rare piece of counterculture literature from that era.
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