Overview
Short fiction, editorial columns, and book reviews by various 20th century American writers for various science fiction magazines.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-1959
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 box)Typescripts with manuscript corrections and sometimes layouts with illustrations for typesetters of stories and magazine features by American writers of science fiction (some of whom are notable for writing in other genres). Includes short fiction, editorial columns, and book reviews. Authors include Arthur C. Clarke, Jack Vance, Kurt Vonnegut, and many others.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author, then title. Dates of publication are generally the only dates available for compositions and have been checked where possible against the Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Other dates are noted where available.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2009M-5. Gift of Charles Harris; received: 1962 October.
2009M-6. Gift of Alma Mae Hill, Lee Academy, Lee, Maine; received: 1959 April 24.
Processing Information
Processed by: Melanie Wisner
- Title
- Science fiction compositions, 1951-1959: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02056
Repository Details
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