Identity area
Reference code
MS 459
Title
Arthur Ranson comic collection
Date(s)
- c 1950s- present (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
18 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
(June, 1939 - present)
Biographical history
Arthur Ranson is an English comic book creator based in Surrey, England. He is best known for his work in the Look-in series, Button Man, Mazeworld, and Anderson: PSI Division. He has worked with many notable figures in the comic book industry such as Alan Grant, John Wagner, and Angus Allen and his comics have been translated into several languages worldwide.
Repository
Archival history
The comics in this collection have all been accumulated by Arthur Ranson over the years and was donated to the University of Dundee Archives in 2020.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Comics, collected editions, gaphic novels, other material. Also fine art prints by son John Ranson http:/www.arthurranson.com/blog/make-money-art. Full separate list available, contact archivist.
Accruals
Not expected
System of arrangement
The comics are arranged based on four categories - Collected Editions, Comics History, Graphic Novels, and Comics. Each category has got its own number of boxes and the contents within the boxes are arranged based on their title, publishing company, or content.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation and copyright requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The collection includes comics in languages such as Dutch, Japanese, German, French, English, etc.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Some of the comics within the collection are fragile and hence require care while handling.
Finding aids
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Description control area
Description identifier
MS 459
Rules and/or conventions used
Description compiled in line with the following standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) General International Standard Archival Description; International Council on Archives, ISAAR(CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families; National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997
Status
Catalogued
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish