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Jack Harness papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-371

Collection Scope and Contents

The collection includes manuscripts, research notes, illustrations, and other material pertaining to Jack Harness and his involvement in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Includes stories and poetry by Jack Harness and other authors including Mike Shupp and Sylvia Stevens as well as written commentary and research notes that pertain to Harness' numerous manuscripts, poetry, and collaborative works. Different forms of visual imagery with an emphasis on illustration and costume design are also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972-1987, undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1984-1985

Creator

Languages

The collection is in English.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. 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.

Biographical Note

Jack Harness was an American Science Fiction and Fantasy fan and writer who was active in Los Angeles, California during the 1970's and 1980's. He was a member of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS) and an active participant in the fandom communities of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Abstract

The collection includes manuscripts, research notes, illustrations, and other material pertaining to Jack Harness, an American Science Fiction and Fantasy fan and writer who was active in Los Angeles, California during the 1970's and 1980's. Includes stories and poetry by Jack Harness and other authors including Mike Shupp and Sylvia Stevens as well as written commentary and research notes that pertain to Harness' numerous manuscripts, poetry, and collaborative works. Different forms of visual imagery with an emphasis on illustration and costume design are also included.

Collection Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into three series as follows:

  1. Series 1. Manuscripts, 1973-1987
  2. Series 2. Research, 1972-1973
  3. Series 3. Comics and Illustrations, undated

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society (LASFS), 2011.

Processing History

This collection was processed by Aleia McDaniel and Ena Hillery, Student Processing Assistants, 2015.

Processing of the Jack Harness papers was completed by undergraduate students from the University of California, Riverside as part of the Special Collections & University Archives Backlog Processing Project started in 2015. This project was funded by the UCR Library and administered by Bergis Jules, University and Political Papers Archivist, and Eric Milenkiewicz, Manuscripts Curator.

Title
Jack Harness papers
Status
Processed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Aleia McDaniel and Ena Hillery, Student Processing Assistants.
Date
2015
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

Contact:
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA