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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- History (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- historical portrayal
1, record 1, English, historical%20portrayal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The author] embraces criticism's dictum that these works of popular fiction do not deliver an authentic historical portrayal of persons or historical periods. 2, record 1, English, - historical%20portrayal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- portrait historique
1, record 1, French, portrait%20historique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fruit de la première révolution de l'imprimerie [...] présente bien plus d'intérêt que le portrait historique de quelque homme que ce soit, aussi vénérable que soit la longue tradition des portraits plus ou moins romancés des premiers imprimeurs. 2, record 1, French, - portrait%20historique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Honorary Distinctions
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Hugo Award
1, record 2, English, Hugo%20Award
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Hugo Award, also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award, is given annually by the World Science Fiction Society(WSFS). The distinguishing characteristics of the Hugo Award are that it is sponsored by WSFS, administered by the committee of the World Science Fiction Convention(Worldcon) held that year, and determined by nominations from and a popular vote of the membership of WSFS. In general, a Hugo Award given in a particular year is for work that appeared in the previous calendar year. 1, record 2, English, - Hugo%20Award
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations internationaux
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prix Hugo
1, record 2, French, prix%20Hugo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le prix Hugo est decerné chaque année aux meilleurs récits de science-fiction ou de fantasy publiés l'année précédente, ainsi qu'à d'autres catégories tels les fanzines ou les productions cinématographiques. Le nombre de catégories a évolué au fil du temps, à mesure que la science-fiction s'étendait à de nouveaux médias. Les lauréats sont élus par un collège de fans de science-fiction et reçoivent leur prix lors de l'annuelle Convention Mondiale de Science-Fiction, la World Science Fiction Convention aussi appelée Worldcon. Le nom de la récompense rend hommage à Hugo Gernsback, fondateur d'un des premiers magazines de science-fiction américain Amazing Stories. 1, record 2, French, - prix%20Hugo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Press (News and Journalism)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fanzine
1, record 3, English, fanzine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A magazine or other periodical produced inexpensively by and for fans of science fiction and fantasy writing, comic books, popular music, or other specialized popular interests. 3, record 3, English, - fanzine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spocknalia [is] the very first Star Trek zine and still one of the best. 4, record 3, English, - fanzine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fanzine is a contraction of fanatic and magazine. 5, record 3, English, - fanzine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "fanzine" is sometimes confused with the term or concept of "fan magazine." 5, record 3, English, - fanzine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Presse écrite
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fanzine
1, record 3, French, fanzine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite revue de faible diffusion, rédigée par des amateurs sur les thèmes qui les passionnent (bandes dessinées, science-fiction, musique, cinéma, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - fanzine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Literature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- popular fiction
1, record 4, English, popular%20fiction
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and equivalent used in Making Our Voices Heard: Canadian Broadcasting and Film for the 21st Century, Report of the Mandate Review Committee, January 1996. This report is also known as the Juneau Report, named after its chairman. 2, record 4, English, - popular%20fiction
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Littérature
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- roman-fleuve
1, record 4, French, roman%2Dfleuve
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent tirés de : Faire entendre nos voix, Le cinéma et la télévision du Canada au 21e siècle, Comité d'examen des mandats SRC, ONF, Téléfilm, janvier 1996. Ce rapport est également appelé Rapport Juneau du nom du président du comité. 2, record 4, French, - roman%2Dfleuve
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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