Science Fiction Poetry Association records
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Science Fiction Poetry Association records
Date (inclusive): circa 1978-2010
Collection Number: MS 307
Creator:
Science Fiction Poetry Association
Extent:
2.5 linear feet
(2 boxes)
Repository:
Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Abstract: This collection contains publications, ballots, and other material from the Science Fiction Poetry Association. Includes issues
of
Star*Line and the
Rhysling Anthology.
Languages: The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [date if possible]. Science Fiction Poetry Association records (MS 307). Special Collections & University
Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Science Fiction Poetry Association, 2008.
Processing History
Processed by Special Collections & Archives staff, 2011.
Collection Scope and Contents
This collection contains publications, ballots, and other material from the Science Fiction Poetry Association. Includes issues
of
Star*Line and the
Rhysling Anthology.
Collection Arrangement
The collection is arranged in four series as follows:
- Series 1. Publications, 1978-2007
- Series 2. Business, 1995-2010
- Series 3. Promotional material, 1989-2007
- Series 4. Audiovisual material, 1986-2007
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Science fiction
Genres and Forms of Materials
Ballots
Publications
Series 1. Publications
1978-2007
Series Scope and Contents
Contains issues of
Star*Line, indexes of material appearing in
Star*Line, the
Rhysling Anthology of the best science fiction, fantasy and horror poetry from 1999-2001, layout proofs of
Star*Line, and other small press publications.
Series Arrangement
Series is in chronological order
Box 1, Folder 1
Star*Line Volume 1
1978
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-12
Box 1, Folder 2
Star*Line Volume 2
1979
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-12
Box 1, Folder 3
Star*Line Volume 3
1980
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 4
Star*Line Volume 4
1981
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 5
Star*Line Volume 5
1982
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 6
Star*Line Volume 6
1983
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 7
Star*Line Volume 7
1984
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-3
Box 1, Folder 8
Star*Line Volume 8
1985
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 9
Star*Line Volume 9
1986
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 10
Star*Line Volume 10
1987
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 11
Star*Line Volume 11
1988
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 12
Star*Line Volume 12
1989
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 13
Star*Line Volume 13
1990
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 14
Star*Line Volume 14
1991
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-4
Box 1, Folder 15
Star*Line Volume 15
1992
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-7
Box 1, Folder 16
Star*Line Volume 16
1993
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 17
Star*Line Volume 17
1994
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 18
Star*Line Volume 18/19
1995-1996
Scope and Contents
The last issue of volume 18 is 18-6/19-1 November 1995-February 1996
Box 1, Folder 19
Star*Line Volume 19
1996
Scope and Contents
Issues begin at 2. See Volume 18/19 for Issues 1.
Box 1, Folder 20
Star*Line Volume 20
1997
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 21
Star*Line Volume 21
1998
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 22
Star*Line Volume 22
1999
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 23
Star*Line Volume 23
2000
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 24
Star*Line Volume 24
2001
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 25
Star*Line Volume 25
2002
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 26
Star*Line Volume 26
2003
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-4
Box 1, Folder 27
Star*Line Volume 27
2004
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-3, 5-6
Box 1, Folder 28
Star*Line Volume 28
2005
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 29
Star*Line Volume 29
2006
Scope and Contents
Issue 1-6
Box 1, Folder 30
Star*Line Volume 30
2007
Scope and Contents
Issues 1-6
Box 1, Folder 31
Star*Line Volume 31
2008
Scope and Contents
Issue 1
Box 2, Folder 1
Article Indexes
1992-2000
Box 2, Folder 2
Star*Line Index
1978-1982
Box 2, Folder 6
The Rhysling Anthology
1982-1989
Box 2, Folder 7
The Rhysling Anthology
1990-1996
Box 2, Folder 8
The Rhysling Anthology
1998-2004
Box 2, Folder 9
The Rhysling Anthology
2005-2007
Box 2, Folder 10
Other Publications
1981-2001
Scope and Contents
Includes Lifeline International Poets, Handshake No. 2, Forum 177, Forum 186, Kid's World Six, program for the 49th Hugo
Awards Ceremony, Versecraft Chapbook #0, Versecraft Chapbook #0 (layout proof)
Series 2. Business
1995-2010
Series Scope and Contents
Mail ballot votes from members, blank ballots, reciepts and accounting correspondence
Series Arrangement
Series is arranged as follows: Art, Business, Ballots
Box 2, Folder 14
SFPA Business Correspondence
1995-2007
Box 2, Folder 17
Grand Master Approval Ballots
2004
Box 2, Folder 22
Officer Election Ballots
2004
Box 2, Folder 23
SFPA Name Change Ballots
2005
Series 3. Promotional material
1989-2007
Series Scope and Contents
Contains promotional material for chapbooks, events and membership for the SFPA and associated writers.
Series Arrangement
Series is arranged alphabetically
Box 2, Folder 25
Poetry Samplers
1989-2006
Box 2, Folder 27
SFPA Membership Advertisements
undated
Box 2, Folder 28
Small Press Advertisements
2007
Series 4. Audiovisual material
1986-2007
Series Scope and Contents
Includes two CD-roms of audio files from poetry reading and convention records
Series Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 2, Folder 30
Poetry Night at the Null Hypothesis
1986
Scope and Contents
CD copy of original casette produced in 1986. Includes live poetry readings by Ursula K. Le Guin, Bruce Boston, Janet Fox,
David R. Bunch, Elissa Malcohn, Michael Bishop, Jane Yole, Andrew Joron, Suzette Haden Elgin