Science fiction
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:
Nisi Shawl Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-042
Scope and Contents
The Nisi Shawl papers contain printed (paper-based) and handwritten manuscripts, correspondence and notes related to this material, journals, planners, materials accompanying her development as a writer, digital media, oversized, and miscellaneous material.The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I is Short Fiction, followed by Series II, which is Long Fiction, and Series III is Non-fiction. Series IV is Scholarly and Professional Development, while Series...
Dates:
created: 1953-2022
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Nnedi Okorafor Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-027
Scope and Contents
The collection containts drafts and proofs of Okorfor's publications. Some records are digital (Series 2).
Dates:
created: 2005-2009; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Pat Murphy papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-RBSC-SFWA-047
Scope and Contents
The Pat Murphy papers contains early handwritten drafts, research, proofs, and correspondence pertaining to Murphy's career as a science fiction author. Series I is devoted to the author's novels including Murphy's first published novel, The Shadow Hunter (1982) and the Nebula Award winning novel, The Falling Woman (1986). The documents in this series provides an understanding of the author's writing process as researchers can view a...
Dates:
circa 1975-2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Philip Jose Farmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-021
Scope and Contents
The Philip Jose Farmer Papers consists of printed (paper-based) copy edited manuscripts (Flight to Opar) and two galley proofs (The Magic Labyrinth), along with packaging materials with notes for Flight to Opar. Also present in the collection is the “The God Business” typescript, complete with holographic corrections, signed by Farmer. The short story (or novella) was first published in the March 1954 issue of Beyond Fantasy Fiction. The typescript is accompanied by a letter dated April 4,...
Dates:
created: 1953-2011; Other: Date acquired: 04/20/2011
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Richard Chwedyk Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-028
Scope and Contents
The Richard Chwedyk Papers consists of printed (paper-based) manuscripts (edited and unedited) and revision notes (some handwritten), a good amount of correspondence associated to those materials, and miscellaneous materials relating to his writing career and conventions. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of novels; Series II includes novelettes; Series III contains short stories; Series IV consists of Poems; Series V contains...
Dates:
created: 1987-2009; Other: Date acquired: 05/23/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Robert Lynn Asprin Papers
Collection — SFWA
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-009
Scope and Contents
The Robert Asprin Papers consist of printed (paper-based) manuscripts of novels, series novels, short stories, short story anthologies (edited or coedited by Asprin), and publisher letters regarding aforementioned manuscripts.
Dates:
created: 2002- 2008; Other: Date acquired: 09/11/2008
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-061
Scope and Contents
Initial gift from George Zebrowski encompassed a large collection of SFWA's 2 major publications: the Forum and the Bulletin. RBSC works with SFWA Board to gather together additional organizational records.
Dates:
created: 1965 - 2008; Other: Date acquired: 11/24/2014
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
Sharon Shinn Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-014
Scope and Contents
The Sharon Shinn papers consists of printed (paper-based) copy edited manuscripts for novels and novellas (original and 2nd versions) related poetry, style sheets, early drafts with notes, galley proofs, correspondence associated with these materials, and a jumpdrive. The collection is divided into series based upon format. Series I consists of novels, Series II consists of novellas, Series III consists of correspondence/miscellaneous, and Series IV is digital content. Within each section,...
Dates:
created: 1970-2009; Other: Date acquired: 09/00/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
Steven H Silver Papers
Collection
Identifier: RBSC-SFWA-037
Scope and Contents
The Steven H Silver papers contain printed (paper-based) materials and that consist of his short fiction, his reviews and edits of author's manuscripts, and miscellaneous materials. The collection also contains digital media from electronic mail. The collection is sorted into series based upon format. Series I contains Short Fiction and Series II is titled Reviewer & Editor and consists of material sent to Mr. Silver to be reviewed and/or edited. Series III is Digital Media and an...
Dates:
created: 2004-2010; Other: Date acquired: 04/14/2009
Found in:
Northern Illinois University
