Sub-Series 2.1. Manuscripts (bound), 1961-1990, undated
Sub-Series Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains the literary works of Robert L. Forward that were selected for binding in book form by Dr. Forward. The volumes are comprised of draft versions of Forward's science-fiction and non-fiction writings. The bulk of the manuscripts are heavily copyedited by Dr. Forward and/or publishing staff. Many manuscripts are also autographed by Forward and, occasionally, co-authors. All copyedits and autographs were made by Dr. Forward unless otherwise noted. Bylines are provided exclusively for co-authored works, works by other authors, and works citing more than one creative role.
Dr. Forward frequently inscribed his manuscripts with brief, contextual descriptions regarding the publication or revision of the work in hand. For those items containing such annotations, pertinent information is transcribed in a supplementary note.
Dates
- Creation: 1961-1990, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Forward, Robert L. (Person)
Languages
The collection is primarily in English. Select material is in German, Japanese, Danish, Spanish, and Slavic languages.
Collection Access
This collection is open for research, with the exception of select files and items that are restricted.
Access to restricted materials is subject to approval. Please submit written requests to the department.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet (2 flat boxes, 16 record storage boxes, 24 document boxes, 108 volumes)
Sub-Series Arrangement
Manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by title. Works of the same name are arranged chronologically.
Sub-Series Note on <emph render="italic">Ride the Magic Dragonfly</emph>
This sub-series contains multiple iterations of Forward's science-fiction novel originally entitled Ride the Magic Dragonfly. The majority of the bound copies of this work have the title Flight of the Dragonfly printed on the book spine, which was the revised title of the finished manuscript.
Prior to publication as a book, the novel was serialized under the title Rocheworld. Like the iterations of Ride the Magic Dragonfly, select bound copies of Rocheworld have the title Flight of the Dragonfly printed on the book spine.
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu