Terry Carr papers
Collection Scope and Contents
Terry Carr is best known as an editor of science fiction and fantasy anthologies, but he was also a writer and a prominent member of mid-20th century science ficiton fandom. Terry's collection includes editorial files for the anthologies he worked on, which include correspondence, contracts, and drafts of the introductions he wrote for the included pieces. There is also a bit of professional and personal correspondence, covering both fan and professional activities. There are manuscript of pieces written by Terry Carr and some materials from his contribution to fanzines. Finally, of note are the materials from when he served as a jury member for the World Fantasy Award and the Nebula Award.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1989, undated
Creator
- Carr, Terry, 1937-1987 (Person)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Extent
14.33 Linear Feet (13 boxes, 4 flat file folders)
Abstract
This collection primarily contains materials realted to Terry Carr's work as an editor. The bulk of the collection are files related to the various anthologies edited by Carr. There is also correspondence, manuscript drafts, awards, photographs, and more.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is arranged into seven series:
- Series 1. Anthologies, 1965-1989, undated
- Series 2. Correspondence, 1950-1987, undated
- Series 3. Works by Terry Carr, undated
- Series 4. Fanzines, 1960, 1980-1987, undated
- Series 5. Works by Others, 1969, 1982, undated
- Series 6. Awards, 1971-1987, undated
- Series 7. Personal and Miscellaneous materials, 1958-1988, undated
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Mark Funke, working on behalf of the Carr estate, in February 2024.
Processing History
Processed by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist, 2024.
- Title
- Terry Carr Papers
- Status
- Processed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist.
- Date
- April 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu