Michael Z. Williamson Papers
Scope and Contents
The Michael Z. Williamson Papers consists of printed (paper-based) and handwritten manuscripts, along with a small amount of correspondence associated to those materials. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of novels; Series II consists of short stories; Series III contains correspondence; Series IV is made up of miscellaneous materials. The majority of materials are organized within their series based upon original date of publication and the dates on the various works. Dates of publication and reprinting are generally taken from the author’s webpage, http://www.michaelzwilliamson.com/bibliography.html
Dates
- created: 1989-2010
- Other: Date acquired: 12/05/2011
Creator
- Williamson, Michael Z. (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
Michael Z. Williamson was born in Birkenhead, England in 1967. His family traveled extensively during his youth, and he lived all over England and North America, including in places such as Toledo, Newark, Mississauga in Ontario and the Isle of Wight. In 1985, at age 18 he joined the USAF, and was posted in bases all over America, including San Antonio, Wichita Falls and Urbana-Champaign. He has also traveled extensively all over the world, including in Europe and the Middle East. His hobbies include writing, reading, historical re-enactments, blacksmithing, sky-diving, martial arts, shooting and archery. In 1991 he met his wife, Gail, at a science fiction convention, and they currently have two children, Morrigan and Eric.
Note written by
Extent
1.35 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
Series I consists of novels; Series II consists of short stories; Series III contains correspondence; Series IV is made up of miscellaneous materials.
Source of Acquisition
Michael Z. Williamson
Accruals and Additions
Additions from Michael Williamson: January 2012
Subject
- Williamson, Michael Z. (Family)
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (Family)
Genre / Form
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu