Fantasmagoria

US-RPB-ms2015.023 Guide to the John J. Weir papers1934-2001 (bulk 1934-1940) Finding aid prepared by Sean Doherty. Brown University Library

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English 0.25 Linear feet (bulk 1934-1940) 1934-2001 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. Weir, John J. (1922-1977) Weir (John) J. papers 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. Collection information

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.

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.

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.

John J. Weir papers, Ms. 2015.023, Brown University Library.

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

Series 1: Biographical Information Series 2: Correspondence Administrative information

Gift of Gary J. Weir, 2015.

Additional information Howard P. Lovecraft Collection, Manuscript Collection Ms Lovecraft, Brown University Library. Pulps: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, University of Maryland. Sam Moskowitz (1974). The Immortal Storm. Classics of Science Fiction. Hyperion Press: New York, NY. Names Ditto, Incorporated Baltadonis, J. V. (John V.) Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994 Derleth, August William, 1909-1971 Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Moskowitz, Sam Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000 Rimel, Duane Weldon Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961 Subjects dye transfer process Science fiction Fantasy fiction Types of Materials Correspondence RIAMCO Browsing Term Language and Literature Art Biographical Information Series 1 2001 Weird Tales 1 1 6.0 p. 2001 Article Scope and 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.

Weird Tales, 2001

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, Gary J. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Photograph 1 2 1.0 p. Photograph Scope and Contents note

Undated photograph of a male child.

Photograph

Fan magazines Science fiction Letter Fragment 1 2 1.0 p. AL Scope and Contents note

Fragment of text with a name and address.

Letter Fragment

Fan magazines Science fiction Scripto Pencil 1 2 Mechanical Pencil Scope and Contents note

Scipto pencil of John Weir.

Scripto Pencil

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Correspondence Series 2 1934-1940 Agnew, John Agnew, John to Weir, John 1 3 2.0 p. 1937 Mar 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Agnew, John to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 17

Agnew, John Joseph 1922- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Agnew, John 1 3 1.0 p. 1937 May 14 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Agnew, John, 1937 May 14

Agnew, John Joseph 1922- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Agnew, John 1 3 2.0 p. 1937 Sep 10 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Agnew, John, 1937 Sep 10

Agnew, John Joseph 1922- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Aiserstein, Alan Aiserstein, Alan to Weir, John 1 4 1.0 p. 1936 Mar 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Aiserstein, Alan to Weir, John, 1936 Mar 28

Aisenstein, Alan J. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines International Observer Science fiction Amazing Stories Amazing Stories March 1935 1 5 2.0 p. 1935 Mar Magazine Scope and Contents note

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

Amazing Stories March 1935, 1935 Mar

Amazing Stories Fan magazines Science fiction Amazing Stories Monthly 1 5 1.0 p. TD Scope and Contents note

Check list for monthly issues of Amazing Stories.

Amazing Stories Monthly

Fan magazines Science fiction Balling, A. M. Balling, A. M. to Weir, John 1 6 1.0 p. 1935 Jul 29 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Prices for Wonder Stories and Amazing Stories.

Balling, A. M. to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 29

Balling, A. M. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Balling, A. M. to Weir, John 1 6 1.0 p. 1935 Aug 27 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Balling, A. M. to Weir, John, 1935 Aug 27

Balling, A. M. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1936 Feb 01 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1936 Feb 01

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 08 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Feb 08

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 3.0 p. 1937 Feb 12 TLS Scope and 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.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 12

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 15 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Feb 15

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Mar 08 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 08

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Mar 09 TL Scope and Contents note

Describes the corrections and formatting of the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Mar 09

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Mar 22 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 22

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 03 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 03

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 13 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 13

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 23 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Apr 23

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 May 12 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 May 12

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 May 26 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 May 26

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 May 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

Pleads with Weir to follow his photographing instructions to save money.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 May 28

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 08 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 08

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 15 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 15

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 29 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 29

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 30 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 30

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 25 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Aug 25

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 30 TLS Scope and Contents note

Balatdonis discusses his burdensome workload of illustrations.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 30

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Sep 10 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Sep 10

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Sep 14 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Sep 14

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Oct 01 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Oct 01

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937? Jul TLS Scope and 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.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937? Jul

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1937 Oct 08 TLS Scope and 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.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1937 Oct 08

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 24 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1937 Dec 24

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 16 TLS Scope and 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.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Feb 16

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 18 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1938 Feb 18

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1938 Feb 23 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Feb 23

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 24 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1938 Feb 24

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 02 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 02

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 17 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 17

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Jun 10 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Jun 10

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1938 Jul 11 TL Scope and Contents note

Asks if he would be interested in joining AFA.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 11

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1938 Aug 12 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Aug 12

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Nov 16 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Nov 16

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1938 Dec 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1938 Dec 11

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1939 Feb 05 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1939 Feb 05

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1939 Feb 13 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Lists the staggering number of science fiction magazines on newsstands.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1939 Feb 13

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1939 Mar 16 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1939 Mar 16

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1939 Jun 30 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1939 Jun 30

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1940 Feb 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

Writes concerning the potential publication of the fifth issue.

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1940 Feb 17

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1940 Feb 20 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1940 Feb 20

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Baltadonis, John to Weir, John 1 7 2.0 p. 1940 Mar 03 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Baltadonis, John to Weir, John, 1940 Mar 03

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Baltadonis, John 1 7 1.0 p. 1940 Apr 02 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Baltadonis, John, 1940 Apr 02

Baltadonis, J. V., (John V.) Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Blakely, Douglas Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John 1 8 1.0 p. Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John

Blakely, Douglas, 1921- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John 1 8 1.0 p. [1935] Oct 03 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John, [1935] Oct 03

Blakely, Douglas, 1921- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John 1 8 2.0 p. 1935 Oct 17 TLS Scope and 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.

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John, 1935 Oct 17

Blakely, Douglas, 1921- Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John 1 8 2.0 p. 1935 Nov 21 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John, 1935 Nov 21

Blakely, Douglas, 1921- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction The Junior Science Fiction Correspondence Club Membership Card 1 8 1.0 p. Card Scope and Contents note

Membership card for the Junior Science Fiction Correspondence Club.

The Junior Science Fiction Correspondence Club Membership Card

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John 1 8 1.0 p. 1935 Dec 17 TLS Scope and 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.

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John, 1935 Dec 17

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

Blakely, Douglas to Weir, John, 1936 Jul 23

Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines. Fan magazines Science fiction Bleiler, Everett F. Bleiler, Everett F. to Weir, John 1 9 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 15 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Bleiler, Everett F. to Weir, John, 1937 Dec 15

Bleiler, E. F., (Everett Franklin), 1920-2010 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Bloch, Robert Bloch, Robert to Weir, John 1 10 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 24 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Asks Weir to clarify his request for material to contribute.

Bloch, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 24

Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Bloch, Robert 1 10 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 26 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Bloch, Robert, 1937 Feb 26

Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994 Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Bloch, Robert to Weir, John 1 10 1.0 p. TL Scope and Contents note

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

Bloch, Robert to Weir, John

Bloch, Robert, 1917-1994 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Boches, Gerry Boches, Gerry to Weir, John 1 11 1.0 p. 1935 Jul 16 Postcard Scope and 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.

Boches, Gerry to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 16

Boches, Gerry Konstan Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Boches, Gerry to Weir, John 1 11 1.0 p. 1935 Jul 18 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Prices for Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories issues.

Boches, Gerry to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 18

Boches, Gerry Konstan Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Boches, Gerry to Weir, John 1 11 2.0 p. 1935 Jul 28 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Boches, Gerry to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 28

Boches, Gerry Konstan Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Boches, Gerry to Weir, John 1 11 1.0 p. 1935 Jul 30 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Directions to Gerry's Book Shop.

Boches, Gerry to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 30

Boches, Gerry Konstan Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Boches, Gerry to Weir, John 1 11 2.0 p. 1935 Aug 27 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Boches, Gerry to Weir, John, 1935 Aug 27

Boches, Gerry Konstan Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Bruen, Franklin Bruen, Franklin to Weir, John 1 12 1.0 p. ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Bruen, Franklin to Weir, John

Bruen, Franklin Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 2.0 p. 1935 Oct 10 ALS Scope and 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.

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1935 Oct 10

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 2.0 p. 1935 Dec 22 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1935 Dec 22

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 2.0 p. 1936 Oct 08 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1936 Oct 08

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 2.0 p. 1936 Nov 19 ALS Scope and 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.

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1936 Nov 19

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Burdett, Roy 1 13 2.0 p. 1937 Apr 14 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Burdett, Roy, 1937 Apr 14

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 1.0 p. 1937 May 23 TLS Scope and 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.

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1937 May 23

Burdett, Roy Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Burdett, Roy to Weir, John 1 13 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 07 TLS Scope and Contents note

Discussion of current reading and reading to do list.

Burdett, Roy to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 07

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Burdett, Roy 1 13 2.0 p. 1937 Aug 07 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Burdett, Roy, 1937 Aug 07

Burdett, Roy Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Campbell, John Campbell, John to Weir, John 1 14 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 01 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Campbell, John to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 01

Campbell, John W., (John Wooden), 1910-1971, Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Campbell, John 1 14 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 11 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Campbell, John, 1937 Feb 11

Campbell, John W., (John Wooden), 1910-1971, Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Conover, Willis Conover, Willis to Weir, John 1 15 1.0 p. 1936 Jul 23 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Subscription prices for Science-Fantasy Correspondent.

Conover, Willis to Weir, John, 1936 Jul 23

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Conover, Willis to Weir, John 1 15 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 31 Postcard Scope and 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.

Conover, Willis to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 31

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Conover, Willis 1 15 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 08 TL Scope and Contents note

Lists a number of writers he hopes to contact.

Weir, John to Conover, Willis, 1937 Feb 08

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Conover, Willis to Weir, John 1 15 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 06 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Conover, Willis to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 06

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Conover, Willis 1 15 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 16 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Conover, Willis, 1937 Mar 16

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Conover, Willis to Weir, John 1 15 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 02 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Congratulates Weir on his first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Conover, Willis to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 02

Conover, Willis Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Corbett, E. M. Corbett, E. M. to Weir, John 1 16 1.0 p. 1935 Jul 28 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Corbett, E. M. to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 28

Corbett, E. M. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Crawford, William Crawford, William to Weir, John 1 17 1.0 p. [1935] TL Scope and 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.

Crawford, William to Weir, John, [1935]

Crawford, William L. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Derleth, August Derleth, August to Weir, John 1 18 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 14 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Derleth, August to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 14

Derleth, August, 1909-1971 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Elegy: In Providence the Spring... For Howard Phillips Lovecraft 1 18 1.0 p. Poem Scope and Contents note

Poem for H. P. Lovecraft.

Elegy: In Providence the Spring... For Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Derleth, August, 1909-1971 Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Dikty, Thaddeus Dikty, Thaddeus to Weir, John 1 19 1.0 p. 1938 May ALS Scope and Contents note

Asks if Fantasmagoria magazine is still being published.

Dikty, Thaddeus to Weir, John, 1938 May

Dikty, T. E., (Thaddeus Eugene), 1920- Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Ditto Incorporated Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John 1 20 1.0 p. 1938 May 18 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John, 1938 May 18

Ditto, Incorporated. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John 1 20 1.0 p. 1938 Aug 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Ditto Incorporated to Weir, John, 1938 Aug 17

Ditto, Incorporated. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Dwyer, Bernard Dwyer, Bernard to Weir, John 1 21 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 03 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Dwyer, Bernard to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 03

Dwyer, Bernard Austin Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Ely, Ricard Ely, Richard to Weir, John 1 22 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 20 TLS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed five cents for copy of Fantasmagoria.

Ely, Richard to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 20

Ely, Richard Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Fanciful Tales Fanciful Tales to Weir, John 1 23 1.0 p. 1936 Jul 02 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Fanciful Tales to Weir, John, 1936 Jul 02

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fanciful Tales Science fiction Fantasmagoria subscriber list Subscriber list to Fantasmagoria 1 24 1.0 p. TD Scope and Contents note

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

Subscriber list to Fantasmagoria

Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Fantasy Amateur Press Association Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association 1 25 2.0 p. 1937 May 19 TD Scope and Contents note

Constitution of the club, accepted May 19 1937

Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association, 1937 May 19

Fantasy Amateur Press Association. Fan magazines Science fiction Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association 1 25 3.0 p. 1939 Jul 16 TD Scope and Contents note

Constitution of the club, revised July 16 1939.

Constitution of the Fantasy Amateur Press Association, 1939 Jul 16

Fantasy Amateur Press Association. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to FAPA Members 1 25 1.0 p. 1939 Jul 24 TL Scope and Contents note

Official letter from the president of the club to its members.

Wiggins, Olon F. to FAPA Members, 1939 Jul 24

Fantasy Amateur Press Association. Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Farrell, John Farrell, John - Christmas Cheer 1 26 1.0 p. Christmas Card Scope and Contents note

Christmas card.

Farrell, John - Christmas Cheer

Farrell, John Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Farsaci, L. B. Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John 1 27 1.0 p. 1937 Jul ALS Scope and Contents note

Letter enclosing five cents for Fantasmagoria

Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John, 1937 Jul

Farsaci, L. B. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John 1 27 1.0 p. 1937 Nov Postcard Scope and Contents note

Asking if Fantasmagoria is still being published.

Farsaci, L. B. to Weir, John, 1937 Nov

Farsaci, L. B. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Finlay, Virgil Finlay, Virgil to Weir, John 1 28 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 19 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Finlay, Virgil to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 19

Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1941 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Finlay, Virgil 1 28 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 25 TLS Scope and Contents note

Requests his drawing talent for the next issue.

Weir, John to Finlay, Virgil, 1937 Aug 25

Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1941 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction First National Science Convention The Convention Committee to Science Fiction Reader 1 29 2.0 p. 1938 TD Scope and Contents note

Letter to science fiction readers advertising the first national science fiction convention.

The Convention Committee to Science Fiction Reader, 1938

Fan magazines Science fiction Francis, Roth Francis, Roth to Weir, John 1 30 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 21 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Letter requesting free sample of Fantasmagoria.

Francis, Roth to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 21

Francis, Roth Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Frank, Richard Frank, Richard to Weir, John 1 31 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

Letter enclosing five cents for Fantasmagoria.

Frank, Richard to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 17

Frank, Richard Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Futile Press Futile Press 1 32 5.0 p. 1937? Pamphlet Scope and Contents note

Pamphlet advertising books published by Futile Press.

Futile Press, 1937?

Futile Press. Fan magazines Science fiction Gottliffe, Harold Gottliffe, Harold to Weir, John 1 33 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 29 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Gottliffe, Harold to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 29

Gottliffe, Harold Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Gottliffe, Harold 1 33 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 29 TLS Scope and Contents note

Agrees to his request with a short letter.

Weir, John to Gottliffe, Harold, 1937 Sep 29

Gottliffe, Harold Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Gregor, John Gregor, John to Weir, John 1 34 1.0 p. Graduation Card Scope and Contents note

Graduation card. Signed John, Caroline and Francis.

Gregor, John to Weir, John

Gregor, John Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Gregor, John to Weir, John 1 34 1.0 p. ALS Scope and Contents note

Writes about the possibility of exchanging science fiction magazines.

Gregor, John to Weir, John

Gregor, John Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Haggard, J. Harvey Haggard, J. Harvey to Weir, John 1 35 1.0 p. 1936 Mar 26 TLS Scope and Contents note

Encloses a poem for Fantasmagoria titled "The Falcon"

Haggard, J. Harvey to Weir, John, 1936 Mar 26

Haggard, Harvey Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Harry, Vernon Photograph 1 36 1.0 p. Photograph Scope and Contents note

Miniature photograph of Vernon Harry

Photograph

Harry, Vernon Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. TLS Scope and Contents note

Letter asking for a photograph.

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Harry, Vernon 1 36 1.0 p. 1936 Feb 04 TL Scope and Contents note

Inquires about Harry's club, and contemplated club magazine.

Weir, John to Harry, Vernon, 1936 Feb 04

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 24 TLS Scope and 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.

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 24

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 18 TLS Scope and 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.

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 18

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Harry, Vernon 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 03 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Harry, Vernon, 1937 Mar 03

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 13 TLS Scope and 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.

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 13

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 17 TLS Scope and 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.

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 17

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Harry, Vernon 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 May 25 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Harry, Vernon, 1937 May 25

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Harry, Vernon to Weir, John 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 23 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Harry, Vernon to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 23

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Harry, Vernon 1 36 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 03 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Harry, Vernon, 1937 Sep 03

Harry, Vernon Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Hart, Dale Hart, Dale to Weir, John 1 37 1.0 p. ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Hart, Dale to Weir, John

Hart, Dale Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Hart, Dale to Weir, John 1 37 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 10 ALS Scope and 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.

Hart, Dale to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 10

Hart, Dale Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Hart, Dale to Weir, John 1 37 1.0 p. ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Hart, Dale to Weir, John

Hart, Dale Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Hayes, Lewis Hayes, Lewis to Weir, F. 1 38 1.0 p. 1939 Aug 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

Letter to Weir's father about his college acceptance.

Hayes, Lewis to Weir, F., 1939 Aug 28

Hayes, Lewis J. Weir, Frank P. Fan magazines Science fiction Heald, Hazel Heald, Hazel to Weir, John 1 39 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Heald, Hazel to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 10

Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Heald, Hazel to Weir, John 1 39 1.0 p. 1937 May 18 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Heald, Hazel to Weir, John, 1937 May 18

Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961 Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Heald, Hazel to Weir, John 1 39 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 21 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Heald, Hazel to Weir, John, 1937 Sep 21

Heald, Hazel, 1896-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Hodgekins, Russell Senator Soaper Says 1 40 1.0 p. Newspaper Clipping Scope and Contents note

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

Senator Soaper Says

Fan magazines Science fiction Hodgekins, Russell to Weir, John 1 40 1.0 p. 1937 July 23 TL Scope and Contents note

Letter enclosing twenty five cents for Fantasmagoria.

Hodgekins, Russell to Weir, John, 1937 July 23

Hodgekins, Russell Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Radio City and the Planetarium 1 40 2.0 p. [1937] April 03 TD Scope and Contents note

Newsletter for school field trip.

Radio City and the Planetarium, [1937] April 03

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sweetness and Light 1 40 12.0 p. 1939 Nov 16 Fanzine Scope and Contents note

Fanzine Sweetness and Light, illustrated by Mooney.

Sweetness and Light, 1939 Nov 16

Fan magazines Science fiction Sweetness and Light Envelope 1 40 1.0 p. 1939 Nov 16 Envelope Scope and Contents note

Envelope that contained fanzine Sweetness and Light.

Envelope, 1939 Nov 16

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Hoffman, Harold Weir, John to Hodgekins, Russell 1 40 1.0 p. 1940 Feb 06 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Hodgekins, Russell, 1940 Feb 06

Hodgekins, Russell Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Hoffman, Harold to Weir, Frank 1 41 1.0 p. 1940 Jan 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Hoffman, Harold to Weir, Frank, 1940 Jan 10

Hoffman, Harold G. Weir, Frank P. Fan magazines Science fiction Jackson, Tom Jackson, Tom to Weir, John 1 42 1.0 p. 1935 Oct 29 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Jackson, Tom to Weir, John, 1935 Oct 29

Jackson, Tom Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Jackson, Tom to Weir, John 1 42 1.0 p. [1935] Nov 12 ALS Scope and Contents note

Clearly upset by Weir's lack of chess ability.

Jackson, Tom to Weir, John, [1935] Nov 12

Jackson, Tom Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Jackson, Tom to Weir, John 1 42 2.0 p. 1936 Jan 27 TLS Scope and Contents note

Arguing over which fanzine is the best.

Jackson, Tom to Weir, John, 1936 Jan 27

Jackson, Tom Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Jackson, Tom to Weir, John 1 42 2.0 p. 1936 Jun 12 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Jackson, Tom to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 12

Jackson, Tom Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Koenig, H. Koenig, H. to Weir, John 1 43 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 14 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Koenig, H. to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 14

Koenig, H.C., (Herman Charles), 1893-1959 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 06 TLS Scope and Contents note

Kuttner sends a 3500 word story for Fantasmagoria.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 06

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 06 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 06

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 17 TL Scope and Contents note

Weir describes his vision for Fantasmagoria.

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 Feb 17

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 09 TLS Scope and Contents note

Discussion of current science fiction and horror books recently read.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 09

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 2.0 p. 1937 Mar 24 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 Mar 24

Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 10

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. [1937] Apr 21 TLS Scope and Contents note

Death of Lovecraft and his illness.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, [1937] Apr 21

Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 May 24 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 May 24

Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 27 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 27

Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 09 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 Aug 09

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. [1937] Sep 05 TLS Scope and Contents note

Kuttner writes concerning his soon to be published material.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, [1937] Sep 05

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 27 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 Sep 27

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Nov 14 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1937 Nov 14

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 31 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1937 Dec 31

Kuttner, Henry Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 09 TLS Scope and 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.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1938 Feb 09

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 24 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1938 Feb 24

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Jun 11 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1939 Jun 11

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Jun 30 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1939 Jun 30

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 2.0 p. 1939 Jul 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1939 Jul 28

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Aug 19 TLS Scope and Contents note

Plans for visiting Weir in due time in South Amboy.

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1939 Aug 19

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 2.0 p. 1939 Sep 23 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1939 Sep 23

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Oct 04 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1939 Oct 04

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Oct 31 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kuttner, Henry, 1939 Oct 31

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John 1 44 1.0 p. 1939 Nov 08 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kuttner, Henry to Weir, John, 1939 Nov 08

Kuttner, Henry Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 1.0 p. 1935 Sep 20 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1935 Sep 20

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 2.0 p. 1935 Sep 27 TLS Scope and 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.

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1935 Sep 27

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 1.0 p. 1936 Aug 16 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1936 Aug 16

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 1.0 p. 1936 Sep 23 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1936 Sep 23

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 16 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 16

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kyle, David 1 45 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 01 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Kyle, David, 1937 Mar 01

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Kyle, David to Weir, John 1 45 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 04 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Kyle, David to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 04

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Kyle, David 1 45 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 09 TL Scope and Contents note

Corrects his spelling of Fantasmagoria. Comments on the margin drawings.

Weir, John to Kyle, David, 1937 Mar 09

Kyle, David Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 11 TLS Scope and Contents note

Submission for Fantasmagoria. Flattered that Lovecraft recommended him to Weir.

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 11

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Lowndes, Robert W. 1 46 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 17 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lowndes, Robert W., 1937 Feb 17

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 10 TLS Scope and 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.

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 10

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1938 Apr 26 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1938 Apr 26

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1938 May 24 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1938 May 24

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1938 Jul 01 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 01

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1939 Sep 09 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1939 Sep 09

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John 1 46 1.0 p. 1939 Nov 03 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Lowndes, Robert W. to Weir, John, 1939 Nov 03

Lowndes, Robert W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 2.0 p. 1936 Dec 22 ALS Scope and 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

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 22

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P. 1 47 1.0 p. 1936 Dec 27 TL Scope and 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

Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P., 1936 Dec 27

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 2.0 p. 1936 Dec 31 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 31

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 07 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 07

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 28 Postcard Scope and 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.

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 28

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P. 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 04 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P., 1937 Feb 04

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 10 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 10

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P. 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 12 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lovecraft, Howard P., 1937 Feb 12

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John 1 47 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 20 ALS Scope and 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.

Lovecraft, Howard P. to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 20

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lumley, William Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 20 ALS Scope and Contents note

Sending a contribution for publication.

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 20

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 2.0 p. 1937 Aug 26 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 26

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Weir, John to Lumley, William 1 48 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 25 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lumley, William, 1937 Sep 25

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 4.0 p. 1937 Dec 24 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1937 Dec 24

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Lumley, William 1 48 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 23 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Lumley, William, 1938 Feb 23

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 3.0 p. 1938 Apr 06 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1938 Apr 06

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 4.0 p. 1938 Aug 13 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1938 Aug 13

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 4.0 p. 1938 Sep 30 ALS Scope and 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.

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1938 Sep 30

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 2.0 p. 1939 Nov 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1939 Nov 11

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Lumley, William 1 48 1.0 p. 1940 Feb 06 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lumley, William, 1940 Feb 06

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Lumley, William to Weir, John 1 48 1.0 p. 1940 Feb 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Lumley, William to Weir, John, 1940 Feb 10

Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Lumley, William 1 48 1.0 p. 1940 Feb 20 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Lumley, William, 1940 Feb 20

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Lumley, William, 1880-1960 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1936 Jan 03 TLS Scope and 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.

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1936 Jan 03

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1936 Jan 20 TLS Scope and 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.

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1936 Jan 20

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1936 Dec 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 17

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 2.0 p. 1936 Dec 22 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1936 Dec 22

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 Jan 05 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 05

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 Jan 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 28

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 dye transfer process Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 04 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1937 Feb 04

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 16 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 16

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 24 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1937 Feb 24

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 09 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 09

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 18 TLS Scope and Contents note

Weir may get a printing press when he visits NYC.

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1937 Mar 18

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 Apr 11 TLS Scope and 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.

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 11

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 2.0 p. 1937 May 15 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1937 May 15

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 4.0 p. 1937 May 29 TLS Scope and 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.

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 May 29

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 1.0 p. 1937 Oct 02 TLS Scope and 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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1937 Oct 02

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Madel, Robert 1 49 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 29 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Madel, Robert, 1937 Dec 29

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 31 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 31

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Madel, Robert to Weir, John 1 49 1.0 p. 1938 Aug 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Madel, Robert to Weir, John, 1938 Aug 17

Madel, Robert A. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Marconette, Walter Marconette, Walter to Weir, John 1 50 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 25 TLS Scope and 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.

Marconette, Walter to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 25

Marconette, Walter Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction McKenna, Hugh McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 1.0 p. 1936 May 30 ALS Scope and Contents note

Biographical sketch of Hugh McKenna including a list of hobbies.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 May 30

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1936 Jun 13 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 13

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 1.0 p. 1936 Jun 29 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 29

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 1.0 p. 1936 Jul 24 TL Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Jul 24

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 4.0 p. 1936 Aug 7 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Aug 7

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1936 Aug 31 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Aug 31

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 4.0 p. 1936 Sep 20 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Sep 20

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1936 Dec 02 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 02

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 4.0 p. 1937 Jan 04 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 04

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 11

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 13 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1937 Mar 13

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 3.0 p. 1937 Mar 23 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 23

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 May 24 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1937 May 24

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 6.0 p. 1937 May 31 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 May 31

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 4.0 p. 1937 Jul 15 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 15

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 12 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1937 Aug 12

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 3.0 p. 1937 Sep 12 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Sep 12

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 29 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1937 Sep 29

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 Oct 13 TLS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1937 Oct 13

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 30 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1937 Dec 30

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 4.0 p. 1938 Jan 11 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1938 Jan 11

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh 1 51 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 24 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to McKenna, Hugh, 1938 Feb 24

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 3.0 p. 1938 Jul 03 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 03

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 8.0 p. 1938 Jul 24 ALS Scope and 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.

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 24

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1940 Jan 02 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1940 Jan 02

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John 1 51 2.0 p. 1940 Mar 06 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

McKenna, Hugh to Weir, John, 1940 Mar 06

McKenna, Hugh M., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1937 May 27 TLS Scope and Contents note

Request for information about Fantasmagoria.

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1937 May 27

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to McPhail, Daniel 1 52 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

Information about Fantasmagoria publication, dimensions, printing method and contributors.

Weir, John to McPhail, Daniel, 1937 Jun 10

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1937 Oct 20 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1937 Oct 20

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 07 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1937 Dec 07

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 22 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Please send the issues of Fantasmagoria. Merry Christmas!

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1937 Dec 22

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1938 Jan 11 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1938 Jan 11

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 28 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Please send me the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1938 Feb 28

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1938 Jul Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1938 Jul

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John 1 52 1.0 p. 1939 Jan 17 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

McPhail, Daniel to Weir, John, 1939 Jan 17

McPhail, Daniel Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miller, William Miller, William to Weir, John 1 53 1.0 p. 1937 May 28 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Miller, William to Weir, John, 1937 May 28

Miller, William, Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miller, William to Weir, John 1 53 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 13 Postcard Scope and Contents note

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

Miller, William to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 13

Miller, William, Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miske, J. Chapman Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John 1 54 1.0 p. 1937 Nov 20 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Would like to purchase all back issues of Fantasmagoria.

Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John, 1937 Nov 20

Miske, J. Chapman Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John 1 54 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 27 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 27

Miske, J. Chapman Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John 1 54 1.0 p. 1938 May 10 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Please fulfill the subscription for the third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John, 1938 May 10

Miske, J. Chapman Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John 1 54 1.0 p. 1938 Jul 19 TLS Scope and 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.

Miske, J. Chapman to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 19

Miske, J. Chapman Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Moskowitz, Sam Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John 1 55 2.0 p. 1937 May 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John, 1937 May 11

Moskowitz, Sam Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John 1 55 1.0 p. 1937 May 20 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John, 1937 May 20

Moskowitz, Sam Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Moskowitz, Sam 1 55 1.0 p. 1937 May 27 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Moskowitz, Sam, 1937 May 27

Moskowitz, Sam Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John 1 55 4.0 p. 1937 June 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Moskowitz, Sam to Weir, John, 1937 June 11

Moskowitz, Sam Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Fantasmagoria Science fiction Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion to Weir, John 1 56 1.0 p. 1937 Oct 24 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Request for completion of a survey.

Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion to Weir, John, 1937 Oct 24

Oklahoma Institute of Private Opinion. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Peirce, Earl Peirce, Earl to Weir, John 1 57 1.0 p. 1936 Mar 01 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Peirce, Earl to Weir, John, 1936 Mar 01

Pierce, Earl Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Peirce, Earl to Weir, John 1 57 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 08 TLS Scope and Contents note

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

Peirce, Earl to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 08

Pierce, Earl Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Peirce, Earl 1 57 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 13 TL Scope and Contents note

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

Weir, John to Peirce, Earl, 1937 Mar 13

Pierce, Earl Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Petaja, Emil Petaja, Emil to Weir, John 1 58 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 08 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Apologizes for not having any material for Fantasmagoria.

Petaja, Emil to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 08

Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Petaja, Emil to Weir, John 1 58 1.0 p. 1937 ALS Scope and Contents note

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

Petaja, Emil to Weir, John, 1937

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Petaja, Emil 1 58 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 26 TLS Scope and Contents note

Gives a lengthy description of Fantasmagoria and its contributors. Thanks Petaja for sending the tribute story for Lovecraft.

Weir, John to Petaja, Emil, 1937 Aug 26

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Petaja, Emil, 1915-2000 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Reimsberg, Mark Reimsberg, Mark to Weir, John 1 59 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 1938 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Writes concerning the delay with Baltadonis sending "Science Adventures Quarterly".

Reimsberg, Mark to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 1938

Reimsberg, Mark Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Rimel, Duane Rimel, Duane to Weir, John 1 60 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

Gives Weir an article for publication in Fantasmagoria.

Rimel, Duane to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 10

Rimel, Duane W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Rimel, Duane to Weir, John 1 60 2.0 p. 1937 Feb 02 ALS Scope and Contents note

Recommends Emil Petaja for more material for his fanzine.

Rimel, Duane to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 02

Rimel, Duane W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Rimel, Duane 1 60 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 15 TLS Scope and Contents note

Thanks Rimel for his contribution and remarks that he already received Petaja's address from Lovecraft.

Weir, John to Rimel, Duane, 1937 Mar 15

Rimel, Duane W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Rimel, Duane to Weir, John 1 60 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 13 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Rimel thanks Weir for the first issue, hopes for another soon. Misses his correspondence with Lovecraft.

Rimel, Duane to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 13

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Rimel, Duane W. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Schmidt, Melvin Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John 1 61 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 20 ALS Scope and Contents note

Encloses ten cents for copies of the second and third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John, 1937 Sep 20

Schmidt, Melvin Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John 1 61 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 21 ALS Scope and Contents note

Encloses five cents for a copy of the first issue of Fantasmagoria.

Schmidt, Melvin to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 21

Schmidt, Melvin Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Science Fiction Critic Science Fiction Critic to Weir, John 1 62 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 26 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Card asking for recipient to subscribe to Science Fiction Critic to help support the publication of the magazine.

Science Fiction Critic to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 26

Fan magazines Science fiction Science Fiction Critic Smith, Clark Ashton Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John 1 63 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 22 ALS Scope and Contents note

Apologizes for waylaying his response, encloses an unpublished translated poem from C. P. Baudelaire.

Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 22

Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton 1 63 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 23 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton, 1937 Aug 23

Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John 1 63 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 28 TLS Scope and 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.

Smith, Clark Ashton to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 28

Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton 1 63 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 29 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Smith, Clark Ashton, 1937 Sep 29

Smith, Clark Ashton, 1893-1961 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Smith, Virgil Smith, Virgil to Weir, John 1 64 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 26 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Please send the first three issues of Fantasmagoria, fifteen cents enclosed.

Smith, Virgil to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 26

Smith, Virgil Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1934 Aug 05 ALS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1934 Aug 05

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 3.0 p. 1935 May 27 ALS Scope and Contents note

Biographical sketch of Stickney, and his hobbies which consist solely of collecting science fiction magazines.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 May 27

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 3.0 p. 1935 Jun 04 ALS Scope and Contents note

Since you just started I am sending you these two and will send any other extras that I might have.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Jun 04

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 5.0 p. 1935 Jun 11 ALS Scope and Contents note

Answers a list of questions that Weir sent previously.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Jun 11

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1935 Jun 24 TLS Scope and Contents note

Sent a bookseller who has back issues your address so expect a postcard from him shortly.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Jun 24

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 2.0 p. 1935 July 05 ALS Scope and Contents note

Asks for opinions on August W. S.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 July 05

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 2.0 p. 1935 Jul 19 TLS Scope and Contents note

Don't worry about your letters not reaching me anymore, I'll be in Belleville for the rest of the year.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 19

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 3.0 p. 1935 Jul 25 TLS Scope and Contents note

Regrets not being able to write more than bi-weekly. Answers seven questions of Weir's from a previous letter.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Jul 25

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1935 Aug 09 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Will meet at Gerry's Bookshop on Wednesday between twelve and three.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Aug 09

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 2.0 p. 1935 Sep 02 ALS Scope and Contents note

Will not be able to transport the science fiction magazines, and hopes that Weir can find other mode of transportation.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Sep 02

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 3.0 p. 1935 Sep 26 ALS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Sep 26

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 2.0 p. 1935 Oct 21 TLS Scope and Contents note

Letters should be more regular. Critique of the most recent science fictions stories.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Oct 21

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 3.0 p. 1935 Nov 03 TLS Scope and Contents note

Summary of magazines that was promised before.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Nov 03

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1935 Dec 30 TLS Scope and Contents note

Last letter of 1935, summary of many events.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1935 Dec 30

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 2.0 p. 1936 Jun 02 TLS Scope and 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?

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 02

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1936 Jun 23 TLS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 23

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1936 Jul 18 TLS Scope and Contents note

Saw the film "Things to Come", August Astounding issue is marvelous, every story and every illustration.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Jul 18

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1936 Aug 1 TLS Scope and Contents note

I am buying a printing press so I am saving every possible cent.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Aug 1

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1936 Nov 16 Postcard Scope and Contents note

I would like you to come stay with me over vacation.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Nov 16

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1936 Dec 13 TLS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 13

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. [1937 Dec 25] Card Scope and Contents note

Christmas card signed Corwin, text reads "With best of Good Wishes for your Happiness This Merry Christmastide".

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, [1937 Dec 25]

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 19 TLS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 19

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 28 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Glad you like my story and are going to include it in your first issue.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 28

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 10 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Will be unable to write until the next Correspondent comes out!

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 10

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 20 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Sorry for not writing, will send along HPL's letters, I promise to write within three days.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 20

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Apr 21 TLS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed are HPL's letters, thanks for letting me see both.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Apr 21

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 May 13 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Just received the first issue of Fantasmagoria, I think you've got one of the best fan magazines in existence!

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 May 13

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 May 25 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin, 1937 May 25

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 03 TLS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 03

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 08 TLS Scope and 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.

Stickney, Corwin to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 08

Lovecraft, H.P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin 1 65 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 24 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Stickney, Corwin, 1937 Aug 24

Stickney, Corwin F., Jr. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Swisher, R. D. Swisher, R. D. to Weir John 1 66 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 21 ALS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed five cents for a copy of Fantasmagoria.

Swisher, R. D. to Weir John, 1937 Jun 21

Swisher, R. D. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Swisher, R. D. to Weir John 1 66 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 12 ALS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed ten cents for issues two and three of Fantasmagoria, requests more articles and less stories.

Swisher, R. D. to Weir John, 1937 Jul 12

Swisher, R. D. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Swisher, R. D. to Weir John 1 66 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 21 ALS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed twenty-five cents for the next five or six issues of Fantasmagoria starting with the fourth.

Swisher, R. D. to Weir John, 1938 Mar 21

Swisher, R. D. Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. 1935 Jun 15 TLS Scope and Contents note

International Cosmos Science Club informational letter.

Sykora, William to Weir, John, 1935 Jun 15

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. 1935 Sep 04 TLS Scope and Contents note

Letter returning seventy five cents to Weir, with an apology for the disappointment and exasperation caused by the long delay.

Sykora, William to Weir, John, 1935 Sep 04

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 07 TLS Scope and Contents note

Letter concerning the International Scientific Association membership.

Sykora, William to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 07

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. 1937 Feb 11 TLS Scope and Contents note

Acknowledgement for the application to join the ISA. Information concerning the next convention.

Sykora, William to Weir, John, 1937 Feb 11

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 10 TLS Scope and Contents note

Receipt of second installment for membership dues. Request to send Fred Pohl an article on a pseudo-scientific topic.

Sykora, William to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 10

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Sykora, William 1 67 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 30 TL Scope and Contents note

Apologizes for not being able to help with transportation to Newark, NJ.

Weir, John to Sykora, William, 1937 Mar 30

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 2.0 p. TLS Scope and Contents note

International Scientific Association informational letter regarding the resignation of William Sykora as president.

Sykora, William to Weir, John

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Sykora, William to Weir, John 1 67 1.0 p. TLS Scope and Contents note

International Scientific Association informational letter regarding a ballot to vote on the reorganization of the association.

Sykora, William to Weir, John

Sykora, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Thrilling Wonder Stories - Editor Thrilling Wonder Stories - Editor to Weir, John 1 68 1.0 p. 1936 Jun 02 TL Scope and Contents note

Letter announcing Thrilling Wonder Stories appearing on newsstands.

Thrilling Wonder Stories - Editor to Weir, John, 1936 Jun 02

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Tremaine, F. Orlin Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John 1 69 1.0 p. 1935 Apr 05 TLS Scope and 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.

Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John, 1935 Apr 05

Society for the Prevention of Wire Staples in Science Fiction Magazines. Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John 1 69 1.0 p. 1935 Apr 15 TLS Scope and Contents note

Will try to squeeze Weir's letter into the column Brass Tacks.

Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John, 1935 Apr 15

Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John 1 69 1.0 p. 1935 May 24 TLS Scope and Contents note

Thanks for your letter, Tucker's sanity is questioned but why worry?

Tremaine, F. Orlin to Weir, John, 1935 May 24

Tremaine, F. Orlin, (Frederick Orlin), 1899-1956 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Warner, Harry Weir, John to Warner, Harry 1 70 1.0 p. 1939 Jul 03 TL Scope and Contents note

Weir writes to critique an article in the Spring issue of the Futurian on the future of science fiction.

Weir, John to Warner, Harry, 1939 Jul 03

Warner, Harry, 1922-2003 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Warner, Harry to Weir, John 1 70 2.0 p. 1939 Sep 08 TLS Scope and Contents note

Rebuttal of Weir's critique.

Warner, Harry to Weir, John, 1939 Sep 08

Warner, Harry, 1922-2003 Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Wellman, Manly Wade Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John 1 71 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 14 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Can you send a copy of Fantasmagoria?

Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 14

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade 1 71 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 03 TL Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade, 1937 Sep 03

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John 1 71 1.0 p. 1937 Sep 18 TLS Scope and Contents note

Asks if Weir would be interested in an article based on second hand accounts of encounters with the supernatural.

Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John, 1937 Sep 18

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade 1 71 1.0 p. 1937 Oct 06 TLS Scope and Contents note

Agrees that the article would certainly be welcome in the magazine, has not heard of any other fan mags publishing anything similar.

Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade, 1937 Oct 06

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John 1 71 1.0 p. [1937] TLS Scope and Contents note

Encloses 900 word essay on the theme discussed about in previous letter.

Wellman, Manly Wade to Weir, John, [1937]

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade 1 71 1.0 p. 1937 Dec 29 TLS Scope and 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.

Weir, John to Wellman, Manly Wade, 1937 Dec 29

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1936 Dec 18 ALS Scope and Contents note

Subscription rates for Wiggins magazine.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1936 Dec 18

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 08 Postcard Scope and Contents note

About the "fan" subscription. Ends with a request not to bother him anymore.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 08

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1937 Jun 30 ALS Scope and Contents note

Enclosing ten cents for first issue of Fantasmagoria. Asks about reciprocal exchange.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1937 Jun 30

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 12 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Thanks for the first issue of Fantasmagoria, reciprocal exchange is a go. When will the next issue of Fantasmagoria be out?

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 12

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 23 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Has a second issue of Fantasmagoria come out yet?

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 23

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1937 Jul 25 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Plans for reciprocal exchange between Fantasmagoria and Fan. Agreement on Baltadonis being a good artist compared to de Taurasi.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1937 Jul 25

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1938 Feb 09 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Since your Fan subscription has expired how about a reciprocal exchange? Write to D. A. Wollheim if interested in joining FAPA.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1938 Feb 09

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 04 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Sent the next issue of Fan, please send the second and third issues of Fantasmagoria.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 04

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 23 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Two copies of Fantasmagoria have been received. Second issue if hectographed poorly.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 23

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John 1 72 1.0 p. 1938 Jul 06 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Just send the fourth Fantasmagoria issue when it is completed.

Wiggins, Olon F. to Weir, John, 1938 Jul 06

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wiggins, Olon F. Fan magazines Science fiction Williamson, Jack Williamson, Jack to Weir, John 1 73 1.0 p. 1937 Aug 16 TLS Scope and Contents note

Thanks for the invitation to contribute to your magazine but I don't have anything on hand.

Williamson, Jack to Weir, John, 1937 Aug 16

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006 Fan magazines Science fiction Wilson, Richard Wilson, Richard to Weir, John 1 74 1.0 p. 1937 May 28 Postcard Scope and Contents note

Thank you for the sample Fantasmagoria, in return I am sending a copy of the second issue of The Atom.

Wilson, Richard to Weir, John, 1937 May 28

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987 Fan magazines Science fiction Wilson, Richard to Weir, John 1 74 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 17 TLS Scope and Contents note

You will find enclosed a nickel for the third issue of Fantasmagoria.

Wilson, Richard to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 17

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987 Fan magazines Science fiction Wilson, Richard to Weir, John 1 74 1.0 p. 1938 Mar 24 TLS Scope and 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?

Wilson, Richard to Weir, John, 1938 Mar 24

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987 Fan magazines Science fiction Winged Mercury Winged Mercury 1 75 2.0 p. 1936 Jan 01 Bulletin Scope and Contents note

Organ of the South Amboy Science Fiction League.

Winged Mercury, 1936 Jan 01

Parisen, Edward Schwarick, William Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction Wollheim, Donald Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John 1 76 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 21 TLS Scope and Contents note

Enclosed you will find your membership card for the International Scientific Association.

Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John, 1937 Jan 21

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wollheim, Donald A. Fan magazines Science fiction Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John 1 76 1.0 p. 1937 Mar 22 TLS Scope and Contents note

Please find enclosed a dime for the first issue or first two issues of Fantasmagoria (Should be Phantasmagoria).

Wollheim, Donald to Weir, John, 1937 Mar 22

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Wollheim, Donald A. Fan magazines Science fiction Wright, Farnsworth Weir, John to Wright, Farnsworth 1 77 1.0 p. 1937 Jan 01 TL Scope and Contents note

Letter to the editor of Weird Tales.

Weir, John to Wright, Farnsworth, 1937 Jan 01

Weir, John J., 1922-1977 Fan magazines Science fiction