Jack McDevitt Papers

Collection

Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Jack McDevitt Papers consists of printed (paper-based) for short stories, and novels by Jack McDevitt, along with a small amount of correspondence related to those materials. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of Novels, Series II consists of Short Stories, and Series III consists of correspondence, Series IV are miscellaneous materials, and Series V consists of Digital Content. All materials are organized within their series based upon original date of publication.

Dates

created: 1967- 2010
Other: Date acquired: 12/13/2003

Creator

McDevitt, Jack (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Photographs and photocopies of collection are prohibited.

Conditions Governing Use

Property Rights are transferred to the University Libraries per the signed Deed of Gift Document. Literary Rights are retained by the content creator. Any copyrights so stated in the materials remain in force.

Biographical or Historical Information

Jack McDevitt, a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominee, has been publishing science fiction short stories and novels since 1980. His novels often deal with attempts to make contact with alien life forms, and archaeology. McDevitt has served in the Navy, in addition to working as a cab driver, an English teacher, and a customs inspector.

Note written by

Extent

6.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Series I consists of Novels, Series II consists of Short Stories, and Series III consists of correspondence, Series IV are miscellaneous materials, and Series V is Digital Content (files stored on NIU server or CD-ROM). All materials are organized within their series based upon original date of publication or donation.

Custodial History

Wife: Maureen 1/01/2006

Source of Acquisition

Jack McDevitt

Method of Acquisition

07/27/2015- Sent via e-email from donor 08/07/2015- Sent via e-mail to curator from donor 02/03/2017- Sent via e-mail attachment from donor

Accruals and Additions

Additions by Jack McDevitt: 8/19/2008, 6/17/2009, 1/8/2010, 2/12/2010, Jan 2011, 11/28/2011,12/7/2012, 012/10/2012, 2/13/2014, 07/27/2015, 8/07/2015, 02/03/2017