RBSC/SFWA. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Record Group Term
Identifier: RBSC/SFWA
Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:
Kameron Hurley papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-080
Content Description
The Kameron Hurley papers contains personal papers and authorial papers, including hand written drafts, early typescripts, correspondence, and ephemera. Series I, Juvenilia, chronicles Hurley's early writing and fantasy world building. Of interest is Hurley's character development as she created characters in her fantasy worlds based on her classmates. Many of her classmates shared Hurley's manuscripts among their group to follow their characters' arcs. As a young writer, Hurley was in the...
Dates:
circa 1987-2011
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
John Morressy papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-089
Scope and Contents
Series I includes early research, story notes, handwritten drafts, typescripts, and galleys for Morressy's novels including the complete Iron Angel fiction series and 3 novels from the Kendrigern universe. Morressy had the habit of scrawling research and story notes on scrap paper. These scraps were made from old correspondence, surplus course syllibi, and flyers. Series II houses drafts, typescripts, and other textual documents having to do with Morressy's short fiction. A small...
Dates:
circa 1953-1995
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-088
Scope and Contents
This collection houses materials pertaining to the 5-book Fleet of Worlds fiction series co-authored by Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner from 2007-2012. It consists of manuscripts in various stages of development including partial drafts, copyedited versions, and publisher page proofs as well as research and correspondence between the collaborative authors. The Fleet of Worlds series takes place in a complementary universe to Niven’s Ringworld fiction series. The Fleet of Worlds...
Dates:
2005-2013
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-075
Scope and Contents
In Series I, researchers will find early trypescript drafts, notes, page proofs, and book arts pertaining to Books 1-24 in the Liaden series. While original drafts for the first three novels in series are not included in this collection, researchers can still find early story notes for subsequent novels written from 1999-2017. Additional notes and drafts for Liaden novels published after 2017 can be found in Addendum I along with material pertaining to reprints of earlier novels. Sub-Series...
Dates:
circa 1978-2022
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
David D. Levine papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-076
Scope and Contents
The David D. Levine papers houses the literary works of science fiction author, David D. Levine written between 2002 and 2012, including early drafts, critiques, editor and publisher correspondence, and unpublished works. This collection is arranged into one series with two sub-series. Series I consists of published short stories at various stages of the publishing process with early typescripts, edits, research, rejection letters, publication paperwork and correspondence...
Dates:
circa 2001-2012
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Lynne and Michael Thomas papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-077
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of typescript drafts and page proofs of series guides for Doctor Who and Angel. These were shared with the Thomases by Lars Pearson founder of the Mad Norwegian Press and a professional acquaintance. Series II is devoted to convention materials and ephemera collected by the Thomases during their habitual attendance at science fiction conventions. Some of these materials contain handwritten notes.
Dates:
circa 2004-2016
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Will Shetterly Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-033
Scope and Contents
The Will Shetterly papers consist of printed (paper-based) materials that are split into series based upon format. Series I is Novels and contains publishing contracts, manuscripts, and style sheets. Series II contains Short Fiction manuscripts. Series III is Correspondence and Series IV is Digital Media that contains files for Midnight Girl and Secrets of Seven Sages. The author's electronic hardcopy files will be kept on...
Dates:
created: 1968-2015; Other: Date acquired: 06/23/2010
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Naomi Kritzer Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-034
Scope and Contents
The Naomi Kritzer Papers consists of printed (paper-based) manuscripts for several of Ms. Kritzer's published novels and unpublished short stories, It also contains correspondence, miscellaneous materials, and handwritten journals with notes, story ideas, and personal content. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of novels; Series II consists of short stories; Series III consists of correspondence; Series IV consists of miscellaneous materials and...
Dates:
created: 1998-2008; Other: Date acquired: 07/04/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Sean M. Murphy Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-035
Scope and Contents
The Sean M. Murphy papers are printed and handwritten (paper-based) materials that contain manuscripts, notes, critiques, and poetry. The papers are divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of Novels, Series II contains Short Fiction & Poetry, Series III is Digital Media, and Series IV is for Oversized materials. The oversized materials can be found in SPO Manuscripts in the Rare Books Department.
Dates:
created: 1996-2007; Other: Date acquired: 07/04/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Ted Kosmatka Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-036
Scope and Contents
The Ted Kosmatka Papers consists of printed (paper-based) and handwritten short story drafts and notes. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of the short story works of “The Art of Alchemy”, “Divining Light”, and “The Prophet of Flores.” The order of the folders is based upon dates of publication, which can be found at the author’s website: www.tedkosmatka.com.
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 05/28/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
