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Series 1. Published works 1957-1999, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains works that McCaffrey wrote and had published by various publishing houses from 1968-1999. The following book series' and titles are represented in this series: Dragonriders of Pern and Harper Hall, Acorna, Catteni, Crystal Singer, Dinosaur Planet, Doona, Pegasus, Planet Pirates, Ship Who Sang and The Tower and the Hive. Also contained in this series are the manuscript drafts for the publications that McCaffrey co-wrote and co-edited including Crisis on Doona, Dragonlover's Guide to Pern, Alchemy and Academe, Ship who Sang, Far Horizons, The N Auntie, David Copperfield's Beyond Imagination, The Quest of a Sensible Man, and Once Upon a Time.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged into 12 sub-series as follows:
  • Sub-Series 1.1. Acorna Universe, 1975-1999, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.2. Anthologies, circa 1970
  • Sub-Series 1.3. Catteni Sequence, 1994-1998, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.4. The Crystal Universe, 1972-1998
  • Sub-Series 1.5. Doona, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.6. Dragonriders of Pern, 1967-1996, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.7. Ireta, 1976-1990, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.8. Nonfiction, 1957, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.9. Novels, 1961-1996, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.10. The Ship Who..., 1990-1998, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.11. Short fiction, 1964-1998, undated
  • Sub-Series 1.12. The Talents Universe, 1972-1999, undated
 

Sub-Series 1.1. Acorna Universe 1997

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials from the Acorna book series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into a further sub-series based on a novel in the book series.
 

Sub-Series 1.1.1. The Unicorn Girl 1997

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1997, is written by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball, and is a part of the Acorna book series. This sub-series contains three pages of the galley proofs for the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 66, Folder 10

Page proofs of The Unicorn Girl, pages 129 - 131 1997

 

Sub-Series 1.2. Anthologies circa 1970

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials from anthologies published by McCaffrey.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into a further sub-series based on the published work.
 

Sub-Series 1.2.1. Alchemy and Academe circa 1970

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1970, is an anthology of short stories by various authors that was edited by Anne McCaffrey. This sub-series contains manuscript drafts and galley proofs with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Alchemy and Academe, title page - page 149; hand draft of book layout, hand annotated; rough drafts, originals and photocopies hand annotated circa 1970

Box 1, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Alchemy and Academe, pages 150 - 317; rough drafts, originals and photocopies hand annotated circa 1970

Box 2, Folder 1

Galley proofs of Alchemy and Academe; hand annotated circa 1970

Box 2, Folder 2

Page proofs of Alchemy and Academe circa 1970

Box 2, Folder 3

Galley proofs of Alchemy and Academe; hand annotated by printer circa 1970

 

Sub-Series 1.3. Catteni Sequence 1994-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of materials from the Catteni Sequence, also called the Freedom series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on novels in the book series, listed chronologically by publication date.
 

Sub-Series 1.3.1. Freedom's Landing 1994-1995, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1995, is a part of the Catteni book series. This sub-series contains various drafts and galley proofs with hand annotations, lists of characters and site names, and the final draft for the edition published in the United Kingdom (England).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 43, Folder 1

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing, title page - page 140 1995

Box 43, Folder 2

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing, pages 141 - 250 1995

Box 43, Folder 3

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing, pages 251 - 352 1995

Box 57, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing; discarded draft titled: Catteni; e-mail correspondence 1994

Box 57, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 1 - 169; rewritten draft titled: Catteni (photocopy) 1994

Box 57, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 170 - 326; rewritten draft titled: Catteni (photocopy) 1994

Box 57, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 327 - 488; rewritten draft titled: Catteni (photocopy) 1994

Box 57, Folder 5

Galley proofs of Freedom's Landing, title page - page 170; reader's set hand annotated 1995

Box 57, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Freedom's Landing, pages 171 - 342; reader's set hand annotated 1995

Box 58, Folder 1

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Freedom's Landing; to and from Kate Melhush, Susan Allison 1994-1995

Box 58, Folder 2

Notes related to Freedom's Landing; Zainal character and site names lists; handwritten note undated

Box 58, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 517 - 554; draft hand annotated undated

Box 58, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, title page - page 190; final draft titled: Catteni (United Kingdom edition) 1994

Box 58, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 191 - 380; final draft titled: Catteni (United Kingdom edition) 1994

Box 58, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 381 - 556; final draft titled: Catteni (United Kingdom edition) 1994

Box 58, Folder 7

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing, title page - page 170; second pass 1995

Box 58, Folder 8

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing, pages 171 - 341; second pass 1995

Box 59, Folder 1

Computer output cartridge and disc with files of Freedom's Landing; 3.5" HD disc 1.44 MB (Mac), SyQuest 5.25" removable cartridge 44 MB undated

Box 59, Folder 2

Page proofs of Freedom's Landing; two page spread hand annotated 1995

Box 59, Folder 3

Typed manuscript and printing layouts of Freedom's Landing, title page - page 172; draft hand annotated 1994

Box 59, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 173 - 385; draft hand annotated 1994

Box 59, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing, pages 386 - 556; draft hand annotated 1994

Box 59, Folder 6

Page proof of Freedom's Landing; various page corrections 1995

Box 59, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Landing; page corrections with text page make-up sheet; corrections and speed letter forms 1995

 

Sub-Series 1.3.2. Freedom's Choice 1996-1997, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1997, is a part of the Catteni book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, lists of character and site names, research notes, and galley proofs for Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 37, Folder 5

Notes related to Freedom's Choice; list of character names titled: Catteni Two; notes about Maasai culture; hand traced maps; unidentified dialogue 1996, undated

Box 37, Folder 6

Page proofs of Freedom's Choice, titled: Catteni's Choice hand annotated, list of corrections 1996-1997

Box 60, Folder 1

Notes related to Freedom's Choice; lists of characters and site names; handwritten notes undated

Box 60, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Choice, title page - page 172; draft titled: Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice (photocopy) 1996

Box 60, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Choice, pages 173 - 366; draft titled: Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice (photocopy) 1996

Box 60, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Choice, title page - page 200; draft hand annotated, pages numbered with red stamp (photocopy); note from publisher 1996

Box 60, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Choice, pages 201 - 391; draft hand annotated, pages numbered with red stamp (photocopy) 1996

Box 60, Folder 6

Page proofs of Freedom's Choice, title page - page 60; pages not in order 1996

Box 60, Folder 7

Page proofs of Freedom's Choice, page 63 - 291; partial copy 1996

 

Sub-Series 1.3.3. Freedom's Challenge 1994-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1998, is a part of the Catteni book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, a character list, a map, correspondence, galley proofs with hand annotations, and the final galley proofs of Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 47, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, dedication - page 170; draft 1997

Box 47, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, pages 171 - 334; draft 1997

Box 49, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, part 1 of 2; draft titled: Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice hand annotated, pages not in order 1997

Box 49, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, part 2 of 2; draft titled: Freedom's Phases or Catteni's Choice hand annotated, pages not in order 1997

Box 49, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, introduction; list of character names, hand drown map 1996, undated

Box 49, Folder 7

Correspondence related to Freedom's Challenge, to and from dr. Susan Edwards aka "Dorothy." 1994-1997

Box 61, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, title page - page 165; final draft with changes 1997

Box 61, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Freedom's Challenge, pages 166 - 335; final draft with changes 1997

Box 61, Folder 3

Page proofs of Freedom's Challenge, title page - page 133; hand annotated 1997

Box 61, Folder 4

Page proofs of Freedom's Challenge, page 134 - afterward; hand annotated 1997

Box 61, Folder 5

Page proofs of Freedom's Challenge, title page - page 149 1998

Box 61, Folder 6

Page proofs of Freedom's Challenge, page 150 - afterward 1998

 

Sub-Series 1.4. The Crystal Universe 1972-1998

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials related to works in The Crystal Universe, also known as the Crystal Series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on novels in the book series, listed chronologically by publication date.
 

Sub-Series 1.4.1. Crystal Singer 1972-1982, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1982, is a part of the Crystal Singer book series. This sub-series contains correspondence, various drafts and galley proofs with hand annotations, and a synopsis of the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 5

Galley proofs of Crystal Singer; hand annotated 1982

Box 6, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 6, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 6, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, title page - page 193; corrected draft hand annotated undated

Box 6, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, pages 194 - 412; corrected draft hand annotated undated

Box 6, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer; rough drafts hand annotated; carbon copy for Virginia Kidd hand annotated (Dun, Laoghaire, 1972) 1972, undated

Box 7, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, pages 1 - 321; corrected draft hand annotated undated

Box 7, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, pages 322 - 278; corrected drafts hand annotated undated

Box 7, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, dedication - pages 153; corrected drafts hand annotated undated

Box 7, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, pages 154 - 299; corrected partial draft hand annotated undated

Box 7, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Crystal Singer, pages 300 - 411; corrected drafts hand annotated undated

Box 7, Folder 7

Correspondence and notes related to Crystal Singer; to Virginia Kidd; list of page corrections; synopsis of the book 1981, undated

 

Sub-Series 1.4.2. Coelura 1981-1984, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1983. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, a handwritten note, correspondence related to this title, and illustrations that are found in this title (photocopies).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 4

Notes related to Coelura, handwritten on a folder: started Dec. 31, 1978; rewritten June, 1981; published in special edition 1984 1984

Box 5, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Coelura; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 5, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Coelura; corrected and rewritten draft hand annotated 1982

Box 5, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Coelura; draft hand annotated 1981

Box 5, Folder 10

Correspondence and notes related to Coelura; to and from Virginia Kidd, Chuck Miller, Jane Butler, Jeff Levin; photocopies of illustrations by Stephen E. Fabian 1982-1983, undated

 

Sub-Series 1.4.3. Killashandra 1984-1985

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, published in 1985, is a part of the Crystal Singer book series. This sub-series contains various drafts, the publisher's copy, and the final draft from editor all with hand annotations as well as a list of characters, book summary, and book-related correspondence.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 16, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; corrected drafts 1984-1985

Box 16, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; corrected drafts 1984-1985

Box 16, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; corrected drafts 1984-1985

Box 16, Folder 5

Galley proof of Killashandra; hand annotated, Del Rey 1985

Box 18, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; rough drafts hand annotated 1984

Box 18, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Killashandra, title page (with layout notes) - page 203; final draft from editor hand annotated 1985

Box 18, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Killashandra, pages 208 - 385; final draft from editor hand annotated 1985

Box 18, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Killashandra, pages 386 - 492; final draft from editor hand annotated 1985

Box 18, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; rewritten partial drafts hand annotated 1984

Box 18, Folder 8

Correspondence and notes related to Killashandra; handwritten note from Ron; list of character names; rationale of Killashandra. 1984-1985

Box 20, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; rewritten drafts 1984

Box 20, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; rewritten and discarded chapters 1984-1985

Box 20, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Killashandra; rewritten and discarded chapters 1984-1985

 

Sub-Series 1.4.4. Nimisha's Ship 1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1998. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, page proofs with corrections, correspondence, and notes related to the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 53, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship, pages 175 - 184; changes notes, discarded changes, two undated sets of alterations notes 1998

Box 53, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship; various discarded pages; e-mail stapled at the back 1998

Box 53, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship, chapters 1 - 5; draft undated

Box 53, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship; partial draft with revisions undated

Box 53, Folder 6

Notes related to Nimisha's Ship, handwritten notes; chapter outlines; various drafts titled: Nimisha's Peep 1998

Box 53, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship; rewritten draft, pages 1 - 150, rewritten with Harry Alm's, Di Pearson and Lea Day input 1998

Box 53, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship; rewritten draft, pages 151 - 300, rewritten with Harry Alm's, Di Pearson and Lea Day input 1998

Box 53, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship; rewritten draft, pages 301 - 396, rewritten with Harry Alm's, Di Pearson and Lea Day input 1998

Box 53, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship, title page - page 150; draft with highlights 1998

Box 54, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship, pages 151 - 300 1998

Box 54, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Nimisha's Ship, pages 301 - 415 1998

Box 54, Folder 3

Page proofs of Nimisha's Ship; hand annotated, pages not in order, part 1 of 2 1998

Box 54, Folder 4

Page proofs of Nimisha's Ship; hand annotated, pages not in order, part 2 of 2 1998

Box 54, Folder 5

Page proofs of Nimisha's Ship, title page - page 150; hand annotated 1998

Box 54, Folder 6

Page proofs of Nimisha's Ship, pages 151 - 321; hand annotated 1998

 

Sub-Series 1.5. Doona undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials related to the Doona series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into a further sub-series based on the published work.
 

Sub-Series 1.5.1. Crisis on Doona undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1992 is written by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye, and is a part of the Doona book series. This sub-series contains various drafts titled The Twain Shall Meet and research notes.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 6, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Crisis on Doona; draft title: The Twain Shall Meet undated

Box 6, Folder 2

Research notes related to Crisis on Doona undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6. Dragonriders of Pern 1967-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials related to the Dragonriders of Pern series, including both novels and short stories.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on works in the series, listed chronologically by publication date.
 

Sub-Series 1.6.1. Dragonflight 1967

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1968, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains a manuscript draft with hand annotations and lyrics from the book.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 15, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Dragonflight; draft hand annotated 1967

 

Sub-Series 1.6.2. Dragonquest undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1971, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains the final draft with hand annotations and a map of Pern (photocopy).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 17, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonquest, title page - page 203; final draft hand annotated, map of Pern (photocopy) undated

Box 17, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragonquest, pages 205 - 408; final draft hand annotated (photocopy) undated

Box 17, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dragonquest, title page - page 235; final draft hand annotated; Virginia Kidd stamp on the first page undated

Box 52, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonquest, partial draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.3. Dragonsong 1975-1976, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1976, is a part of the Harper Hall book series. This sub-series contains galley proofs and the final draft with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 16, Folder 1

Galley proofs of Dragonsong; hand annotated by author 1975

Box 17, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragonsong; final draft hand annotated; notations for book layout (photocopies, carbons on various materials) 1976, undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.4. Dragonsinger undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1977, is a part of the Harper Hall book series. This sub-series contains various rough drafts and the final draft with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 17, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dragonsinger; rough drafts (photocopies, carbon copies) undated

Box 18, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonsinger, pages 1 - 137; final draft photocopy hand annotated undated

Box 18, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragonsinger, pages 138 - 278; final draft photocopy hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.5. White Dragon undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1978, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains a draft of the manuscript with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 42, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of White Dragon, dedication - page 105; draft hand annotated undated

Box 42, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of White Dragon, pages 106 - 248; draft hand annotated undated

Box 42, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of White Dragon, pages 249 - 399; draft hand annotated undated

Box 42, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of White Dragon, pages 400 - 509; draft hand annotated; Dragondex pages 1 - 17 undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.6. Dragondrums 1979, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, published in 1979, is a part of the Harper Hall book series. This sub-series contains a manuscript draft with hand annotations and galley proofs.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 8

Galley proofs of Dragondrums 1979

Box 15, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Dragondrums; draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.7. Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern 1983, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1983, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various drafts, the final draft for publisher, and the author's galley proofs all with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 2

Galley proofs of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; author's copy hand annotated 1983

Box 28, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern, title page - page 200; final draft for publisher hand annotated and notes 1983

Box 28, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern, pages 201 - 387 with appendixes; final draft for publisher hand annotated and notes 1983

Box 28, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern, pages 1 - 214; draft hand annotated undated

Box 29, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 1 of 6 undated

Box 29, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 2 of 6 undated

Box 29, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 3 of 6 undated

Box 29, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 4 of 6 undated

Box 29, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 5 of 6 undated

Box 29, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 6 of 6 undated

Box 30, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern, pages 215 - 381; draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.8. Nerilka's Story 1985-1986, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, published in 1986, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various drafts including the final draft, discarded versions, and a character list.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 32, Folder 8

Notes related to Nerilka's Story; preface hand annotated; list of names undated

Box 32, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; final draft 1985

Box 32, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; draft from agent hand annotated undated

Box 32, Folder 11

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; draft from agent hand annotated 1986

Box 32, Folder 12

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; draft from agent hand annotated 1986

Box 32, Folder 13

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; draft, pages not in order undated

Box 32, Folder 14

Typed manuscript of Nerilka's Story; discarded drafts, pages not in order 1985

Box 53, Folder 1

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Nerilka's Story; to and from Shelly Shapiro, Diane Pearson, Jack Cohen, Mary Jean Holmes, Lea Day 1998

 

Sub-Series 1 6.9. Dragonsdawn 1986-1989, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1988, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, alternate drafts and discarded versions, the final draft with editor's corrections, corrected galley proofs with hand annotations, galley proofs with editor's notes, various versions of time scale for the book, a list of dragon names, a list of characters with professions and places, a story line, a summary of chapter contents, a Treadfall sequence, geologic history of Ista, pencil drawings, lists of provinces and places, handwritten notes, hand drawn maps of Pern and Ista, research material, and correspondence related to the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 11, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn; various corrected ("Jacked") drafts 1986-1987

Box 11, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn; rewritten ("Jacked and Todded") drafts hand annotated 1987-1988

Box 12, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, prologue - chapter 5; rewritten draft hand annotated 1986-1987

Box 12, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapters 6 - 10; rewritten draft hand annotated 1987

Box 12, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapters 11-14; rewritten draft hand annotated 1986-1987

Box 12, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapters 15-18; rewritten draft hand annotated 1987

Box 12, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapter 1 - page 364; rewritten and "Jacked" draft titled: The First Chronicle of the Colony of Pern, Part One - Landing 1987-1988

Box 12, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, pages 556 - 743; rewritten ("Jacked and Todded") draft hand annotated 1987-1988

Box 12, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapter 15A - page 739; alternate ("Jacked and Todded") drafts hand annotated 1987-1988

Box 13, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, title page - page 250; final draft with editor's corrections; note from Ellen Key Harris, Del Rey Books 1988-1989

Box 13, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, pages 251 - 501; final draft with editor's corrections 1989

Box 13, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, pages 502 - 744; final draft with editor's corrections 1988

Box 13, Folder 4

Page proofs of Dragonsdawn; two-page spread corrected, set in Rowland Phototypesetting 1988

Box 13, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn prologue and chapter 1; discarded drafts 1987

Box 13, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapter 2; discarded draft 1986-1987

Box 14, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapter 2-4; discarded drafts 1986

Box 14, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapters 5 - 7; discarded drafts 1986-1987

Box 14, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawnn, chapters 9 - 11; discarded draft hand annotated 1987

Box 14, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn, chapters 16 - 20; discarded draft 1987

Box 14, Folder 5

Galley proofs of Dragonsdawn, title page - page 200; hand annotated 1988

Box 14, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Dragonsdawn, pages 201 - 320; hand annotated 1988

Box 14, Folder 7

Galley proofs of Dragonsdawn, pages 321 - 433; hand annotated 1988

Box 15, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn; various drafts; time scale for the book 1988

Box 15, Folder 2

Correspondence and notes related to Dragonsdawn; from Annie Mack; list of dragon names, list of characters with professions, places, story line, summary of chapter contents 1987

Box 15, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragonsdawn; rewritten drafts hand annotated; discarded drafts 1987

Box 15, Folder 3

Correspondence and notes related to Dragonsdawn; lists of provinces and places; handwritten notes; pencil drawing of Ocean Currents and mining by sluice box, color pencil drawing of geology of Ista 1986-1987

Box 15, Folder 5

Notes related to Dragonsdawn; maps of Pern, Ista; cartography by Neils Erickson (hand drawings, photocopies) 1987

Box 15, Folder 7

Research notes related to Dragonsdawn; Treadfall sequence by Harry and Marilyn Alm; first draft (original, photocopy) undated

Box 41, Folder 8

Page proofs of Dragonsdawn, note from editor 1988-1989

Box 42, Folder 1

Page proofs of Dragonsdawn, pages 2 - 5, handwritten note form editor undated

Box 42, Folder 2

Page proofs of Dragonsdawn 1988

 

Sub-Series 1.6.10. Renegades of Pern 1988-1989, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1989, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains a draft edited by "Jack" with hand annotations, a draft edited by Todd McCaffrey, the final draft with editor's hand annotations, loose galley proofs, final version of the text, book-related correspondence, a character list, a timeline, a chapter outline, a hand drawn map of Pern, and handwritten notes.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 35, Folder 8

Notes related to Renegades of Pern; addenda, page proofs with corrections; list of names, timeline; chapter outline; hand drawing of map of Pern; handwritten notes undated

Box 35, Folder 9

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Renegades of Pern; from Shelly Shapiro, Elizabeth Patton, Wayne C. Boncyk, Wilma Meier 1989

Box 36, Folder 1

Page proofs of Renegades of Pern, title page - pages 200; correspondence from Deborah Morgan 1989

Box 36, Folder 2

Page proofs of Renegades of Pern, pages 201 - 390 1989

Box 36, Folder 3

Galley proofs of Renegades of Pern, title page - page 200 1989

Box 36, Folder 4

Galley proofs of Renegades of Pern, pages 201 - 390 1989

Box 36, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, title page - page 186; final draft hand annotate ("dead matter" from publisher); note from publisher 1989

Box 36, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 187 - 400; final draft hand annotated ("dead matter" from publisher) 1989

Box 37, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 401 - 627; final draft hand annotated ("dead matter" from publisher) 1989

Box 37, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, title page - 190; final draft with editor's hand annotations ("dead matter" from publisher); note from publisher 1988

Box 37, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 191 - 380; final draft with editor's hand annotations ("dead matter" from publisher) 1988

Box 37, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 381 - 625; final draft with editor's hand annotations ("dead matter" from publisher) 1988

Box 38, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, starts with chapter 4, pages 139 - 281; draft edited by Todd hand annotated undated

Box 38, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 283 - 422; draft edited by Todd hand annotated undated

Box 38, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 422 - 592; draft edited by Todd hand annotated undated

Box 38, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 1 - 211; draft edited by Jack hand annotated 1988

Box 38, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 212 - 380; draft edited by Jack hand annotated 1988

Box 38, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, pages 381 - 591; draft edited by Jack hand annotated 1988

Box 39, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern; various partial and discarded chapters, pages not in order undated

Box 39, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern; various partial and discarded chapters hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 39, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, chapters 4 - 8 and 13; draft hand annotated undated

Box 39, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, intro - chapter 5; draft hand annotated 1988

Box 39, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, chapters 6 - 11; draft hand annotated 1988

Box 39, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Renegades of Pern, chapters 12 - 16; draft hand annotated 1988

 

Sub-Series 1.6.11. All the Weyrs of Pern 1989-1991, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1991, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, character lists, galley proofs with corrections, and an itinerary for the book promotion tour.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, title page - page 200; draft hand annotated undated

Box 1, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 201 - 366; draft hand annotated undated

Box 1, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 383 - 581; draft hand annotated undated

Box 1, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 581a - 743; draft hand annotated undated

Box 3, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 1 - 323; various partial corrected drafts hand annotated undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 324 - 462; various partial corrected drafts hand annotated undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various partial edited rough drafts 1989

Box 3, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various edited rough drafts undated

Box 3, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various edited rough drafts undated

Box 3, Folder 7

Notes related to All the Weyrs of Pern; list of character names, handwritten notes 1990, undated

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to All the Weyrs of Pern; from Diane Pearson, Shelly Shapiro, Richard Woods, Todd 1990-1991, undated

Box 3, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; corrections and revisions as requested by Shelly Shapiro; handwritten note 1990-1991

Box 4, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various partial rewritten drafts undated

Box 4, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various partial rewritten drafts undated

Box 4, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various partial rewritten drafts undated

Box 4, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of All the Weyrs of Pern; various partial rewritten drafts undated

Box 4, Folder 5

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, title - page 151; corrections interlaid with original proofs 1991

Box 4, Folder 6

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 152 - 292; corrections interlaid with original proofs 1991

Box 4, Folder 7

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 293 - 405; corrections interlaid with original proofs 1991

Box 5, Folder 1

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, title - page 174; partial copy; corrected pages sent to publisher Del Rey 1991

Box 5, Folder 2

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 177 - 405; partial copy; corrected pages sent to publisher Del Rey 1991

Box 5, Folder 3

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, prologue and pages 9 - 248; two page spread hand annotated; prologue typewritten; photocopies interlaid with original proofs undated

Box 5, Folder 4

Page proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 249 - 494; two page spread hand annotated; photocopies interlaid with original proofs undated

Box 5, Folder 5

Galley proofs of All the Weyrs of Pern, pages 14 - 485; two page spread hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.12. Dragonlover's Guide to Pern 1989, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1989, is written by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye, and is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains a draft titled "Illustrated Guide to Pern" and illustrations from the book (photocopies).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 52, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Dragonlover's Guide to Pern (with Jody Lynn Nye), title page - page 158; draft titled: Illustrated Guide to Pern (photocopy) 1989

Box 52, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Dragonlover's Guide to Pern (with Jody Lynn Nye), pages 159 - 342; draft titled: Illustrated Guide to Pern (photocopy) 1989

Box 52, Folder 9

Illustrations for Dragonlover's Guide to Pern (photocopies), hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.13. Chronicles of Pern: First Fall 1993, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1993, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains a draft titled The Founding of Red Hanrahan's Hold, a draft titled The Second Weyr, galley proofs, a list of character names, handwritten notes, and a drawing.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 52, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Chronicles of Pern: First Fall; draft titled: The Founding of Red Hanrahan's Hold 1993

Box 52, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, pages 158 - 239; draft titled: Benden undated

Box 52, Folder 5

Page proofs of Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, title page - page 138 1993

Box 52, Folder 6

Page proofs of Chronicles of Pern: First Fall, pages 139 - 307 1993

Box 66, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Chronicles of Pern: First Fall; draft titled: Excerpts from the Second Chronicle of Pern, hand annotated; lists of people titled: Chronicles of Pern: Second Pass, hand annotated; rough pencil sketch of airport undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.14. P.E.R.N. Survey 1993

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title is a short story first published in the September 1993 issue of Amazing Stories. This sub-series contains page proofs with hand annotations and correspondence from the editor.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 51, Folder 15

Page proofs of P.E.R.N Survey; hand annotated, correspondence from Mohan (editor) 1993

 

Sub-Series 1.6.15. Dolphins' Bell 1993

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1993, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains galley proofs.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 41, Folder 7

Galley proofs of Dolphins' Bell; author's copy 1993

 

Sub-Series 1.6.16. Rescue Run undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1991, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains manuscript drafts including the final draft.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 51, Folder 12

Typed manuscript of Rescue Run; draft undated

Box 51, Folder 13

Typed manuscript of Rescue Run; corrected final draft undated

Box 51, Folder 14

Typed manuscript of Rescue Run, pages 73 - 96 undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.17. Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising) 1992-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, published in 1996, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various drafts, discarded pages, galley proofs, a list of dragons and riders, handwritten notes, e-mails related to research for the book, and maps of Big Bay and Equatorial astronomical system (photocopies).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 64, Folder 3

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising); to and from Richard Woods, Harry and Marilyn Alm, Shelly Shapiro, Fay Ann Reynolds 1995-1996

Box 64, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising); various corrections and discarded pages undated

Box 64, Folder 5

Page proofs of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising); two page spread hand annotated (photocopy); pages not in order undated

Box 64, Folder 6

Page proofs of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), title page - page 167; photocopy 1996

Box 64, Folder 7

Page proofs of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 168 - 354; photocopy 1996

Box 65, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 1 - 60; rough draft undated

Box 65, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 1 - 66; rough draft (photocopy) undated

Box 65, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 1 - 181; draft 1992

Box 65, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 182 - 335; draft 1992

Box 65, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 336 - 510; draft 1992

Box 65, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 1 - 225; draft with corrections (photocopy) 1996

Box 65, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising), pages 226 - 435; draft with corrections (photocopy) 1996

Box 66, Folder 1

Notes related to Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising); list of dragons and riders; Ista and Weyr membership roster undated

Box 66, Folder 2

Notes related to Dragons Eye (Red Star Rising); maps of Big Bay and Equatorial astronomical [coor]dinate system (photocopies) undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.18. Masterharper of Pern 1983-1997, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1999, is a part of the Dragonriders of Pern book series. This sub-series contains various draft with interleafed corrections, a discarded version of chapter sixteen, the author's copy of the galley proofs, correction notes, name lists, a timeline, various comments on the book's text, a hand drawn map, handwritten notes, and book-related correspondence.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 47, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern; first draft; discarded draft of chapter sixteen 1996-1997

Box 47, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern, pages 1 - 120; draft 1996

Box 47, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern, pages 121 - 244; draft 1996

Box 47, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern; final draft, corrections interleafed 1997

Box 48, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern, title page - page 221; author's copy for United States edition hand annotated, correspondence from McCaffrey 1997

Box 48, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern, pages 222 - 412; author's copy for United States edition hand annotated 1997

Box 48, Folder 3

Page proofs of Master Harper of Pern (United States edition), title page - page 215; corrections interleafed 1997

Box 48, Folder 4

Page proofs of Master Harper of Pern (United States edition), pages 216 - 432; corrections interleafed 1997

Box 48, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Master Harper of Pern, title page - page 200; rewritten page proofs for United Kingdom edition, handwritten annotation, correspondence from publisher 1997

Box 49, Folder 1

Page proofs of Master Harper of Pern (United Kingdom edition), pages 201 - 396; corrections interleafed 1997

Box 49, Folder 2

Page proofs of Master Harper of Pern, title page - page 200; author's copy for United Kingdom edition hand annotated 1997

Box 49, Folder 3

Page proofs of Master Harper of Pern, pages 201 - 382; author's copy for United Kingdom edition hand annotated 1997

Box 51, Folder 8

Notes related to Master Harper of Pern; timeline, list of chapters, list of names; handwritten notes undated

Box 51, Folder 9

Correspondence and notes related to Master Harper of Pern; timeline, comments by Marilyn Alm and Harry Alm 1997

Box 51, Folder 10

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Master Harper of Pern; to and from Richard Woods, Kevin R. McCaffrey, Mary Jean Holmes, Tania, Shelley Shapiro, Di Pearson, Christopher H. Schluep, Vaughne (Dear), Madeleine Doherty; hand written letter by unknown sender discussing zoonoses and viruses, its classification and vaccine 1983-1997

Box 51, Folder 11

Notes related to Master Harper of Pern; timeline; page corrections; hand traced map on drafting paper; handwritten notes undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.19. Girl Who Heard Dragons 1984-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title is a collection of fifteen short stories, it was first published in 1994 in United Kingdom (England), and in 1996 in United States. This sub-series contains various drafts with corrections for the nine of fifteen stories, a chronology, and a list of corrections for the story Girl Who Heard Dragons. The story Habit is an Old Horse is also published as a book titled Habit is an Old Horse.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 3

Page proofs of Zulei, Grace, Nimshi, and the Damnyankees, for publishing in collection: A Confederacy of the Dead (1993); correspondence to and from Richard Gilliam related to the book 1992-1993

Box 31, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Girl Who Heard Dragons; draft undated

Box 31, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Girl Who Heard Dragons; various drafts undated

Box 31, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Girl Who Heard Dragons; draft hand annotated 1984

Box 31, Folder 11

Typed manuscript of Girl Who Heard Dragons; third draft hand annotated 1984

Box 31, Folder 12

Notes related to Girl Who Heard Dragons; chronology and list of corrections; handwritten notes undated

Box 31, Folder 13

Galley proofs of Girl Who Heard Dragons; corrected by author 1996

Box 32, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Velvet Fields; rough draft hand annotated (carbon copies) undated

Box 32, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Euterpe on a Fling; final draft undated

Box 32, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Duty Calls; draft 1987

Box 32, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Flock of Geese; various drafts, one partial draft (pages 42-60 photocopies) 1984

Box 32, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Cinderella Switch; rough (original) and final draft (photocopy) hand annotated undated

Box 32, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Bones do Lie; various drafts 1994

 

Sub-Series 1.6.20. Pern: Runner of Pern undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This short story was first published in 1999. This sub-series contains a draft with hand annotations and a list of character names.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 51, Folder 3

Notes related to Pern: Runner of Pern; handwritten page corrections; list of names undated

Box 51, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Pern: Runner of Pern; draft hand annotated, pages not numbered undated

Box 51, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Pern: Runner of Pern; partial draft, pages not numbered undated

Box 51, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Pern: Runner of Pern; draft undated

Box 51, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Pern: Runner of Pern; draft undated

 

Sub-Series 1.6.21. Dragonriders of Pern 1984-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains lists of dragons and riders, dragon songs, and a compilation of e-mail questions/answers between McCaffrey and a fan about the Pern book series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 15, Folder 6

Correspondence and notes related to Dragonriders of Pern; songs from the book; fax to Sheldon and Ardys with dragon songs 1995, undated

Box 15, Folder 8

Correspondence related to Dragonriders of Pern; compilation of e-mail correspondence between McCaffrey and Jazmyn 1993

Box 51, Folder 16

Notes related to Dragonriders of Pern; lists of dragons and riders, various drafts 1984-1996, undated

 

Sub-Series 1.7. Ireta 1976-1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of works from the Ireta series, which includes the Dinosaur Planet and Planet Pirate books.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on novels in the book series, listed chronologically by publication date.
 

Sub-Series 1.7.1. Dinosaur Planet 1976-1978, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1978, is a part of the Dinosaur Planet book series. This subseries contains various drafts with hand annotations, a draft with the editor's hand annotations, the book outline, a list of corrections, and correspondence with the publisher.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 9, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 1 - 114; draft with editor's hand annotations ("dead matter" sent from publisher); note from publisher 1978, undated

Box 9, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 115 - 241; draft with editor's hand annotations undated

Box 9, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 1-96; draft titled: Anomaly World, hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 1 - 61; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 61 - 215; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 1 - 116; draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet, pages 117 - 238; draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 7

Correspondence and notes related to Dinosaur Planet; with publisher, from and to Janet Freer, Anthony Cheetham and Helen Hawkins; proposal for Dinosaur Planet book series, list of page corrections 1976

 

Sub-Series 1.7.2. Dinosaur Planet Survivors 1984, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1984, is a part of the Dinosaur Planet book series. This sub-series contains various drafts and galley proofs with hand annotations and a draft with the editor's corrections.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 10, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 10, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors; miscellaneous pages hand annotated; galley page with handwritten note undated

Box 10, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors; draft hand annotated; pages not in order undated

Box 11, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors, title page - page 142; draft with editor's corrections 1984

Box 11, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors, pages 143 - 251; draft with editor's corrections 1984

Box 11, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Dinosaur Planet Survivors; various chapters drafts hand annotated 1984, undated

Box 11, Folder 4

Page proofs of Dinosaur Planet Survivors; two page spread hand annotated ("dead matter" returned from publisher); note from publisher 1984, undated

 

Sub-Series 1.7.3. The Death of Sleep 1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1990, is written by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye, and is a part of the Planet Pirates book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 35, Folder 2

Page proofs of Death of Sleep (with Jody Lynn Nye); photocopy 1990

Box 35, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Death of Sleep (with Jody Lynn Nye), pages 1 - 180; draft hand annotated undated

Box 35, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Death of Sleep (with Jody Lynn Nye), pages 181 - 320; draft hand annotated undated

Box 35, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Death of Sleep; various chapters undated

 

Sub-Series 1.7.4. Sassinak 1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1990, was written by McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon, and is a part of the Planet Pirates book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with corrections.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 35, Folder 1

Page proofs of Sassinak (with Elizabeth Moon); photocopy 1990

Box 35, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Sassinak; various chapters undated

 

Sub-Series 1.7.5. Planet Pirates undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains research notes related to the Planet Pirates series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 35, Folder 7

Notes related to the Planet Pirates series, handwritten notes undated

 

Sub-Series 1.8. Nonfiction 1957, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of nonfiction works published by McCaffrey, including a cookbook and a presentation for a church event.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into a further sub-series based on the published work.
 

Sub-Series 1.8.1. Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations 1957

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a slide presentation that Anne McCaffrey wrote as Mrs. Wright Johnson for an event of the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 49, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of slide presentation program for Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations, Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair, NJ (carbon copies), author writing as Mrs. Wright Johnson; invitations; programs 1957

 

Sub-Series 1.8.2. Serve it Forth: Cooking with Annie McCaffrey undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1973. This sub-series contains a draft of the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 50, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Serve It Forth: Cooking with Anne McCaffrey, title page - page 100; draft undated

Box 50, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Serve It Forth: Cooking with Anne McCaffrey, pages 101 - 219; draft undated

 

Sub-Series 1.9. Novels 1961-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of novels written by McCaffrey that are not part of a specific series of books.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on novels, listed chronologically.
 

Sub-Series 1.9.1. The Year of the Lucy 1961, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1986. This sub-series contains handwritten notes and synopsis for a novel titled Bitter Tower as well as various drafts with hand annotations and discarded chapters.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 45, Folder 1

Notes related to Year of the Lucy; handwritten notes; synopsis for novel titled: Bitter Tower undated

Box 45, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 1 - 208; draft undated

Box 45, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 209 - 394; draft undated

Box 45, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy; draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 45, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 1 - 99; draft, pages not in order undated

Box 45, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, p. 100 - chapter ?, part 1 of 2; draft, pages not in order undated

Box 45, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, part 2 of 2; draft, pages not in order undated

Box 46, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 1 - 200; draft hand annotated; handwritten note: this copy used for Kaypro Files undated

Box 46, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 201 - 394; draft hand annotated undated

Box 46, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 1 - 200; draft hand annotated undated

Box 46, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 201 - 394; draft hand annotated undated

Box 46, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 1 - 233; draft hand annotated 1961

Box 46, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy, pages 234 - 483; draft hand annotated 1961

Box 46, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Year of the Lucy; discarded chapters undated

 

Sub-Series 1.9.2. Ring of Fear 1970, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1971. This sub-series contains research material and handwritten notes for the title, a draft with author signed as Inez Johnson, and an incomplete version of the manuscript with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 7

Research notes related to Ring of Fear; page from New York Times about horse show events 1970

Box 41, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Ring of Fear; draft, author writing as Inez Johnson undated

Box 41, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Ring of Fear, pages 1 - 64; partial draft, author writing as Inez Johnson undated

Box 41, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Ring of Fear, pages 65 - 73; partial draft, author writing as Inez Johnson undated

Box 41, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Ring of Fear; partial draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 41, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Ring of Fear; partial draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 41, Folder 6

Research notes related to Ring of Fear; calendar of horse show events, Meadow Brook Hounds Horse Show 1970, A.B.F. Horse Show 1970; handwritten notes 1970

 

Sub-Series 1.9.3. The Lady 1971-1987, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1987. This sub-series contains research material regarding horses, reports and accounts of the Irish Horse Board, a proposal for the novel, a character list, parallel chronology of news from various sources, various drafts with handwritten annotations and revisions, an alternative first draft with hand annotations, chapter word counts, lists of characters, discarded pages, galley proofs with hand annotations for the United Kingdom (England) edition titled The Carradyne Touch, and a draft for the United States publisher with extensive hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 1

Notes related to Lady; correspondence to and from K. F. Duke, Pamela Dean Strickler; research material about horses, reports and accounts of Irish Horse Board (1971-1983); proposal for the novel; list of names; handwritten notes 1971-1983, undated

Box 21, Folder 4

Notes related to Lady; chronology undated

Box 21, Folder 5

Notes related to Lady; chronology undated

Box 21, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Lady; first draft hand annotated undated

Box 21, Folder 7

Notes related to Lady; lists of characters; chapter word counts; acknowledgements undated

Box 22, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 1 - 7; rewritten draft 1986

Box 22, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 8 - 13; rewritten draft 1986

Box 22, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 14 - 21; rewritten draft 1986

Box 22, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 22 - 28; rewritten draft 1986

Box 22, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 28b - 34; rewritten draft 1986

Box 23, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 1 - 150; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 23, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 151 - 305; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 23, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 572 - 734; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 23, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 306 - 369 and pages 461 - 571; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 23, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 735 - 854; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 23, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 855 - 996; rough draft hand annotated 1986

Box 23, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts, alternative chapters 1 and 2, various dates 1986, undated

Box 24, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986-1987

Box 24, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 24, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 24, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 24, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 24, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 25, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten drafts 1986

Box 25, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady; various rewritten chapters, pages not in order 1986

Box 25, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 397 - 568; draft hand annotated undated

Box 25, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 569 - 771; draft hand annotated undated

Box 25, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 1 - 9; rewritten draft 1986

Box 25, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 10 - 27; rewritten draft 1986

Box 26, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 461 - 720; draft with some hand annotated undated

Box 26, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 721 - 998; draft hand annotated undated

Box 26, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady; corrected chapters 1985

Box 26, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady; rewritten and discarded pages undated

Box 26, Folder 5

Proofs of Lady; title (United Kingdom edition): The Carradyne Touch, hand annotated, page with errata 1987

Box 27, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady, acknowledgements, chapters 1 - 9; partial rewritten draft 1986

Box 27, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 22 - 27; partial rewritten draft 1986

Box 27, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady, chapters 28 - 34, afterward; partial rewritten draft 1986

Box 27, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Lady, title page - page 215; corrected draft for United States edition hand annotated 1987

Box 27, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 216 - 467; corrected draft for United States edition hand annotated 1987

Box 28, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 468 -730; corrected draft for United States edition, hand annotated 1987

Box 28, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Lady, pages 731 - 996; corrected draft for United States edition hand annotated 1987

 

Sub-Series 1.9.4. The Kilternan Legacy 1975, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1975. This sub-series contains a rough draft with hand annotations, research notes, and corrected galley proofs.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 16, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Kilternan Legacy; corrected 1975

Box 20, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 1 of 6 undated

Box 20, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 2 of 6 undated

Box 20, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 3 of 6 undated

Box 21, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 4 of 6 undated

Box 21, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 5 of 6 undated

Box 21, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Kilternan Legacy, pages 77 - 225a; rough draft hand annotated, pages not in order, part 6 of 6 undated

 

Sub-Series 1.9.5. Black Horses for the King 1994-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1996. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations, a draft for the editor with hand corrections, two-page spread galley proofs, a list of place names, a list of character names, handwritten notes, and correspondence related to the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Black Horses for the King; hand annotated; handwritten note from Shelly Cameron undated

Box 55, Folder 4

Typed manuscript, notes and style sheet of Black Horses for the King, title page - page 102; draft for editor hand annotated; handwritten note with corrections 1996

Box 55, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Black Horses for the King, pages 103 - 221; draft for editor hand annotated 1995

Box 55, Folder 6

Page proofs of Black Horses for the King, pages 1 - 100; hand annotated 1995

Box 55, Folder 7

Page proofs of Black Horses for the King, pages 101 - 218; hand annotated 1995

Box 55, Folder 8

Galley proofs of Black Horses for the King; two page spread; correspondence from Jane Yolen 1995, undated

Box 56, Folder 1

Notes related to Black Horses for the King; list of names and places, handwritten notes undated

Box 56, Folder 2

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Black Horses for the King; from Richard Woods, to and from Jane Yolen; handwritten notes 1994-1995

Box 56, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Black Horses for the King; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 56, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Black Horses for the King, title page - page 87; partial draft hand annotated 1994

Box 56, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Black Horses for the King, pages 88 - 218; partial draft hand annotated 1994

Box 56, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Black Horses for the King; partial draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.9.6. Stitch in Snow undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1984. This sub-series contains an early draft, a publisher's draft, and the final draft all with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 43, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Stitch in Snow; partial draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 43, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Stitch in Snow; draft hand annotated undated

Box 43, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Stitch in Snow undated

Box 43, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Stitch in Snow; draft for publisher hand annotated undated

Box 43, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Stitch in Snow; final draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 1.10. The Ship Who... 1990-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of materials related to books in The Ship Who... series, also known as the Brain & Brawn Ship series, or Brainship series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into a further sub-series based on the published work.
 

Sub-Series 1.10.1. Partnership 1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1991, is written by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball as part of the Ship Who Sang book series. This sub-series contains manuscript drafts.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 33, Folder 1

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Partnership; from Margaret Ball 1990

Box 33, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Partnership (with Margaret Ball), pages 1 - 150; draft undated

Box 33, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Partnership (with Margaret Ball), pages 151 - 285; draft undated

Box 33, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Partnership (with Margaret Ball), pages 286 - 425; draft undated

 

Sub-Series 1.10.2. Ship Who Sang 1997-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title is a part of a short story collection Far Horizons edited by Bob Silverberg, first published in 1999. This sub-series contains various drafts with hand annotations of McCaffrey's story Helva and her foreword to the anthology.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 42, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Ship Who Sang; rough draft title: Helva: Cyborg or The Ship who Sang, also draft title: The Partnered Ship; writer's intent letter, writing notes interleafed with manuscript, shipping note labeled: Dramatic Mission a.k.a. The Ship Who Sang undated

Box 55, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Ship Who Sang; rough draft title: Helva for Bob Silverberg 1997

Box 55, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Ship Who Sang; draft title: Helva 1998

Box 55, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Ship Who Sang; final draft title: Helva 1998

 

Sub-Series 1.11. Short fiction 1964-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series consists of short stories written by McCaffrey, that are not part of a particular book series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on the published work, listed chronologically.
 

Sub-Series 1.11.1. Get Off the Unicorn 1964-1982, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1977, is a collection of fourteen short stories. This sub-series contains a foreword with hand annotations, various drafts for each story in the book, and correspondence related to the story Meeting of Minds.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 5, Folder 9

Correspondence related to Smallest Dragonboy; to and from Virginia Kidd, Kevin Johnson 1982, undated

Box 30, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Get Off the Unicorn; draft of foreword hand annotated (originals and carbon copies) 1977, undated

Box 30, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Lady of the Tower, various drafts hand annotated (originals and carbon copies); stamp of literary agent undated

Box 30, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of A Meeting of Minds, various drafts of hand annotated undated

Box 30, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of A Meeting of Minds; final draft submitted and stamped by literary agent Virginia Kidd Blish (carbon copies) undated

Box 30, Folder 6

Correspondence related to A Meeting of Minds; to and from Virginia Kidd, Edward L. Ferman, Damon Knight, John W. Campbell 1964-1967

Box 30, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Daughter; various drafts hand annotated undated

Box 30, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Dull Drums; drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd (carbon copy) 1971, undated

Box 30, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Changeling; various drafts hand annotated (originals and carbon copies) undated

Box 30, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Weather on Welladay; various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd, photocopy of the story in journal Galaxy undated

Box 30, Folder 11

Typed manuscript of The Thorns of Barevi; various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd undated

Box 31, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of The Horse from a Different Sea; various drafts hand annotated undated

Box 31, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Great Canine Chorus; various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd (carbon copy) undated

Box 31, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Finder's Keeper; various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd (carbon copy) undated

Box 31, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of A Proper Santa Claus, various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd undated

Box 31, Folder 5

Typed manuscript The Smallest Dragonboy; various drafts hand annotated; carbon copy for Virginia Kidd undated

Box 31, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Apple, hand annotated (photocopy) undated

Box 31, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of The Honeymoon; various drafts hand annotated; draft for Virginia Kidd undated

 

Sub-Series 1.11.2. "Habit is an Old Horse" 1967, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, published in 1986, contains the short stories "Habit is an Old Horse" and "Fallen Angel." This sub-series contains typewritten drafts for both novels and correspondence related to the book. The story "Habit is an Old Horse" is also published in a short story collection Girl Who Heard Dragons.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 32, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of "Habit is an Old Horse"; draft hand annotated undated

Box 50, Folder 11

Typed manuscript of "Fallen Angel"; three different drafts of the novel (carbon copies), correspondence from literary agent Kidd Blish 1967

 

Sub-Series 1.11.3. "The Quest of a Sensible Man" 1991

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title is part of a short story collection Once Upon a Time edited by Lester del Rey and Lisa Kessler, first published in 1991. This sub-series contains galley proofs with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 51, Folder 2

Page proofs of "Quest of a Sensible Man"; hand annotated 1991

 

Sub-Series 1.11.4. "An Exchange of Gifts" 1995

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1995. This sub-series contains galley proofs and correspondence with the editor.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 59, Folder 9

Page proofs of "Exchange of Gifts"; correspondence from Smith (editor) 1995

 

Sub-Series 1.11.5. "No One Noticed the Cat" 1995-1996, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1996. This sub-series contains three different versions of the manuscript, the final draft for the publisher with corrections, galley proofs with hand annotations, and a list of corrections by pages.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 50, Folder 1

Page proofs of "No One Noticed the Cat"; hand annotated, correspondence from Betancourt 1996

Box 50, Folder 2

Galley proofs of "No One Noticed the Cat," starting with page 7; corrected proofs 1996

Box 50, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of "No One Noticed the Cat"; final draft for publishing agent 1995

Box 50, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of "No One Noticed the Cat"; three different drafts of the novel undated

Box 50, Folder 5

Notes related to "No One Noticed the Cat"; check sheet, handwritten note, list of page corrections undated

 

Sub-Series 1.11.6. "The N Auntie" 1996

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title is a part of a short story collection David Copperfield's Beyond Imagination edited by David Copperfield, Janet Berliner, and Cathie Bleck, first published in 1996. This sub-series contains galley proofs for the title.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 50, Folder 10

Page proofs of "N Auntie" 1996

 

Sub-Series 1.11.7. "If Wishes Were Horses" 1997-1998, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1998. This sub-series contains various drafts of the manuscript titled I'll See (Two) What I Can Do, a list of names, galley proofs with hand annotations, and book-related correspondence.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 50, Folder 8

Page proofs of "If Wishes Were Horses"; draft hand annotated 1998

Box 56, Folder 7

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to "If Wishes Were Horses"; from John Betancourt 1997

Box 56, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses"; rough draft title: "I'll See (Two) What I Can Do," list of names undated

Box 56, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses"; rough draft title: "I'll See What I Can Do" undated

Box 56, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses," pages 19 - 41; draft undated

Box 56, Folder 11

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses"; discarded draft title: "I'll See What I Can Do" undated

Box 56, Folder 12

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses"; draft for literary agent titled: "I'll See What I Can Do" undated

Box 56, Folder 13

Typed manuscript of "If Wishes Were Horses"; draft undated

 

Sub-Series 1.11.8. "Rabbel-Dowser" Sub-series 1.46. undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title was first published in 1973. This sub-series contains various drafts for the title and a list of corrections by page.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 51, Folder 1

Typed manuscript and notes for "Rabbel-Dowser"; drafts; handwritten list of page corrections undated

 

Sub-Series 1.12. The Talents Universe 1972-1999, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series contains materials from works in The Talents Universe, inlcuding The Talent series and The Tower and Hive series.

Sub-Series Arrangement

The sub-series is arranged into further sub-series based on novels in the book series, listed chronologically.
 

Sub-Series 1.12.1. Damia 1991, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1992, is part of The Tower and the Hive book series. This sub-series contains rough/final drafts, galley proofs, a chapter-by-chapter outline, a character list, correspondence, and the copy-editor's imprint of the book.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Damia; correspondence from Nuala O'Neill, Bantam Press 1991

Box 8, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Damia, pages 1 - 248; draft undated

Box 8, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Damia, pages 313 - 543; draft undated

Box 8, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Damia, title page - page 231; final draft undated

Box 8, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Damia, pages 232 - 476; final draft undated

Box 8, Folder 5

Notes related to Damia; chapter by chapter outline 1991, undated

Box 8, Folder 6

Correspondence related to Damia; to Virginia Kidd, to and from Colin Murray 1991, undated

Box 9, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Damia, part 1 of 4; copy-editor's draft, pages not in order; handwritten note from McCaffrey to editor undated

Box 9, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Damia, part 2 of 4; copy-editor's draft hand annotated, pages not in order 1991

Box 9, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Damia, part 3 of 4; copy-editor's draft, pages not in order 1991

Box 9, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Damia, part 3 of 4; copy-editor's draft, pages not in order undated

Box 62, Folder 1

Notes related to Damia; list of character names undated

 

Sub-Series 1.12.2. Pegasus in Flight 1987-1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1990, is a part of the Pegasus book series. This sub-series contains a draft titled Talent Kind with hand annotations, the final draft titled The Scrap Feast or Child's Play, the editor's final draft with hand annotations, discarded and rewritten chapters, loose page corrections, handwritten notes, and book-related correspondence.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 33, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; rough draft titled: Talent Kind, photocopy hand annotated undated

Box 33, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; corrected draft titled: The Scrap Feast or Child's Play 1987-1988

Box 33, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; corrected draft titled: The Scrap Feast or Child's Play 1987-1988

Box 33, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; drafts of various chapters 1987-1988

Box 34, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; draft titled: The Scrap Feast or Child's Play 1988

Box 34, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight, title page - pages 223; final draft hand annotated from editor; new chapter 1 1990

Box 34, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight, pages 224 - 457; final draft hand annotated from editor; new chapter 1 1990

Box 34, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; discarded and rewritten chapters undated

Box 34, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; discarded and rewritten chapters undated

Box 34, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Pegasus in Flight; discarded and rewritten chapters undated

Box 34, Folder 7

Typed manuscript, notes and correspondence for Pegasus in Flight; from Shelly Shapiro; page corrections; handwritten notes undated

 

Sub-Series 1.12.3. To Ride Pegasus 1972, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1973, is a part of the Pegasus book series. This sub-series contains a rough draft, an agent's draft, galley proofs, and the final draft from the editor all with hand annotations.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 19, Folder 4

Galley proofs of To Ride Pegasus; hand annotated undated

Box 19, Folder 5

Page proofs of To Ride Pegasus undated

Box 40, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; draft for agent hand annotated 1972

Box 40, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; draft for agent hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; final draft of chapter titled: Bridle for Pegasus, hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; final draft from editor, chapters: To Ride Pegasus and A Womanly Talent hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; final draft from editor, chapter: Apple hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of To Ride Pegasus; rough draft hand annotated undated

Box 40, Folder 8

Notes related to To Ride Pegasus; note about volcanic action undated

 

Sub-Series 1.12.4. The Rowan 1990, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1990, is a part of the The Tower and the Hive book series. This sub-series contains incomplete draft and re-writes with hand annotations, author's galley proofs, book-related correspondence, and a list of computer file names.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 44, Folder 1

Galley proofs of Rowan, title page - page 183 1990

Box 44, Folder 2

Galley proofs of Rowan, pages 184 - 335 1990

Box 44, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Rowan; partial draft hand annotated undated

Box 44, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Rowan; rewrites, partial draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 44, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Rowan; rewrites, partial draft hand annotated, pages not in order undated

Box 44, Folder 6

Correspondence and notes related to Rowan; from Susan Alison, letter to McCaffrey; list of file names 1990

 

Sub-Series 1.12.5. The Tower and the Hive 1998-1999, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This title, first published in 1999, is a part of The Tower and the Hive book series. This sub-series contains various drafts with corrections and comments, a draft for the literary agent, galley proofs with hand annotations, book-related correspondence, chapter and character lists, handwritten notes, and a list of Pherolist families.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 62, Folder 2

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Tower and the Hive; to and from Bibb Graves, Louis Culot, Lea Dey, from Jo Beverley, Jack Cohen 1998, undated

Box 62, Folder 3

Correspondence, including e-mails, related to Tower and the Hive; to and from Jonathan Brecherlaser 1998

Box 62, Folder 4

Notes related to Tower and the Hive; chapter and character lists; handwritten notes; list of Pherolist families 1998, undated

Box 62, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive; preface, discarded pages (1-9), acknowledgement and chapter 1 all hand annotated, note from Diane Pearson with page corrections, T&H by chapters 1998, undated

Box 62, Folder 6

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, partial draft 1998

Box 62, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive; rough draft hand annotated and comments undated

Box 62, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, title page - page 160; draft for literary agent undated

Box 62, Folder 9

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, pages 161 - 342; draft for literary agent undated

Box 62, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, pages 161 - 342; draft for literary agent undated

Box 62, Folder 10

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, title page - page 160; draft with corrections 1998

Box 63, Folder 1

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, pages 161 - 356; draft hand annotated 1998

Box 63, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, title page - page 191; draft hand annotated 1998

Box 63, Folder 3

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, pages 192 - 356; draft hand annotated 1998

Box 63, Folder 4

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, title page - page 191; draft 1998

Box 63, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Tower and the Hive, pages 192 - 356; draft 1998

Box 63, Folder 6

Galley proofs of Tower and the Hive; two page spread, and pages with corrections 1999

Box 64, Folder 1

Page proofs of Tower and the Hive, title page - page 142; hand annotated 1999

Box 64, Folder 2

Page proofs of Tower and the Hive, pages 143 - 302; hand annotated 1999

 

Series 2. Unpublished works 1961-1984, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains manuscripts of unpublished written works or incomplete manuscripts that could not be associated with any of her published materials. Sub-series titles are derived from the title of the individual book or short story to which the material relates and are ordered alphabetically.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically by the title of the written work into six sub-series as follows:
  • Sub-Series 2.1. The Angelic Approach, undated
  • Sub-Series 2.2. The Beginning of Chaos, 1982-1984, undated
  • Sub-Series 2.3. A Fairy Tale, undated
  • Sub-Series 2.4. Get off the Unicorn, 1961, undated
  • Sub-Series 2.5. Joe and the Printed World, undated
  • Sub-Series 2.6. Unititled manuscript, undated
 

Sub-Series 2.1. The Angelic Approach undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains an incomplete draft of The Angelic Approach.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 66, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Angelic Approach; partial draft undated

 

Sub-Series 2.2. The Beginning of Chaos 1982-1984, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

The sub-series contains a manuscript draft of The Beginning of Chaos.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 61, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Beginning of Chaos; various drafts 1982-1984, undated

Box 61, Folder 8

Typed manuscript of Beginning of Chaos; partial draft (photocopy) undated

 

Sub-Series 2.3. A Fairy Tale undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a rough draft of A Fairy Tale that has been hand annotated.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 66, Folder 5

Typed manuscript of Fairy Tale; rough draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 2.4. Get off the Unicorn 1961, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a rough draft of Get off the Unicorn that has been hand annotated.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 52, Folder 2

Typed manuscript of Get Off the Unicorn; various drafts hand annotated 1961, undated

 

Sub-Series 2.5. Joe and the Printed World undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains five pages of a typewritten manuscript titled Joe and the Printed World.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 66, Folder 7

Typed manuscript of Joe and the Printed Word; author writing as Anne M. Johnson; draft hand annotated undated

 

Sub-Series 2.6. Untitled manuscript Sub-series 2.6. undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains a draft of an untitled manuscript.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 66, Folder 9

Typed draft of an untitled manuscript undated

 

Series 3. Correspondence and other material 1974-1998, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence, notes, and other material that could not be directly associated with her published and unpublished works.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence, itinerary, and lecture titles for an excursion in Canada, the United States, and France 1991

Box 66, Folder 3

Notes and other material including an internet article for the play Cyrano de Bergerac, McCaffrey's biographical material, and hand annotated computer calculations 1974, 1998, undated

Box 66, Folder 4

Correspondence (including e-mail) with George Scithers, John Douglas, Karen V. Haas, The Encyclopedia Galactica, Jane Johnson, Joe and Gay Haldeman, Jennifer Brehl, Madeleine Doherty, Jenet Berliner, Alec A. Johnson, and Mrs. Gammell 1981-1998, undated

 

Series 4. Unprocessed addition circa 1990-1999

Series Access

This addition to the collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.

Series Scope and Contents

This accession includes research material, galley proofs, and other materials from works by McCaffrey, including Skies of Pern, The City Who Fought, The Ship Who Won, Damia, Damia's Children, Pegasus in Flight, Powers trilogy, The Freedom series, and The Tower and Hive series.