The Clute Science Fiction Library: A Partnership for Preservation, Access, and Visibility

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Seed Grant Semester Awarded
Fall
Seed Grant Award Year
2025

The Clute Science Fiction Library at the Telluride Institute in Telluride, Colorado, in partnership with Arizona State University, aims to preserve and enhance a unique archive of 14,000 first-edition science fiction books. “The Clute Science Fiction Library: A Partnership for Preservation, Access, and Visibility” will significantly increase its visibility and accessibility for researchers, students, and communities while safeguarding the collection’s integrity, ensuring its longevity for future generations. By elevating this rare collection’s profile, the grant will support scholarly engagement, foster community participation, and underscore the enduring importance of physical archives in shaping the future of literary and cultural research.

Principal Investigator(s)

Dan Collins | Professor, School of Art
Matt Bell | Professor, Department of English
Jenna N. Hanchey | Assistant Professor, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication