Jack Harness papers

Finding aid prepared by Aleia McDaniel and Ena Hillery, Student Processing Assistants.
Special Collections & University Archives
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Descriptive Summary

Title: Jack Harness papers
Date (inclusive): 1972-1987, undated
Date (bulk): 1984-1985
Collection Number: MS 371
Creator: Harness, Jack
Extent: 0.83 linear feet (2 boxes)
Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Riverside, CA 92517-5900
Abstract: The collection includes manuscripts, research notes, illustrations, and other material pertaining to Jack Harness, an American Science Fiction and Fantasy fan and writer who was active in Los Angeles, California during the 1970's and 1980's. Includes stories and poetry by Jack Harness and other authors including Mike Shupp and Sylvia Stevens as well as written commentary and research notes that pertain to Harness' numerous manuscripts, poetry, and collaborative works. Different forms of visual imagery with an emphasis on illustration and costume design are also included.
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]. Jack Harness papers (MS 371). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

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

Processing History

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

Biographical Note

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

Collection Scope and Contents

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

Collection Arrangement

This collection has been arranged into three series as follows:
  • Series 1. Manuscripts, 1973-1987
  • Series 2. Research, 1972-1973
  • Series 3. Comics and Illustrations, undated

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Harness, Jack
Poetry
Science fiction
Science fiction fans
Science fiction -- Authorship

Genres and Forms of Materials

Correspondence
Manuscripts


 

Series 1. Manuscripts 1973-1987

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains manuscripts of stories and poetry by Jack Harness and other authors including Mike Shupp and Sylvia Stevens.

Series Arrangement

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

A Case of Identity undated

Box 1, Folder 2

Arcane Ritual undated

Box 1, Folder 3

Below undated

Box 1, Folder 4

Close Enough 1973

Box 1, Folder 5

Competition 1984-1986

Box 1, Folder 6

Computer undated

Box 1, Folder 7

Cyrogenics undated

Box 1, Folder 8

Cure undated

Box 1, Folder 9

Diary of a Genius undated

Box 1, Folder 10

Esper-Comm undated

Box 1, Folder 11

Gondor undated

Box 1, Folder 12

Leiber's Dream undated

Box 1, Folder 13

No Sweat undated

Box 1, Folder 14

Pharth undated

Box 1, Folder 15

Sleep of Tigers undated

Box 1, Folder 16

Star Kite undated

Box 1, Folder 17

Shadow undated

Box 1, Folder 18

The Beginning undated

Box 1, Folder 19

The Clown undated

Box 1, Folder 20

The Escape undated

Box 1, Folder 21

The Gold (Girls) of the Gods undated

Box 1, Folder 22

The Meeting 1987

Box 1, Folder 23

The Mile of the Erpant undated

Box 1, Folder 24

The M'tah undated

Box 1, Folder 25

The Novel undated

Box 1, Folder 26

The Reality Makers undated

Box 1, Folder 27

The Situation on Tongmari undated

Box 1, Folder 28

The Well of Wisdom undated

Box 1, Folder 29

The Wizard Sharshen undated

Box 1, Folder 30

Time Traveler undated

Box 1, Folder 31

Transfer undated

Box 2, Folder 1

With Fate Conspire undated

Box 2, Folder 2

Manuscripts of various stories undated

Box 2, Folder 3

Manuscripts by unknown authors undated

Box 2, Folder 4

Manuscripts by multiple authors working in collaboration undated

Box 2, Folder 5

Manuscripts by Jor Jennings undated

Box 2, Folder 6

Manuscripts by Pamela Fernsler undated

Box 2, Folder 7

Manuscripts by Mike Shupp undated

Box 2, Folder 8

Manuscripts by Sylvia Stevens undated

Box 2, Folder 9

Poetry undated

 

Series 2. Research 1972-1973

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes written commentary and research notes that pertain to Harness' numerous manuscripts, poetry, and collaborative works.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folder 10

Ideas 1973

Box 2, Folder 11

Maldi 1972

 

Series 3. Comics and illustrations undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes different forms of visual imagery, with an emphasis on illustration and costume design. Includes comics and doodles as well as costume illustrations and designs that contain notes and other design related information.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.
Box 2, Folders 12-13

General illustrations including comics and doodles undated

Box 2, Folder 14

Costume illustrations undated

Box 2, Folder 15

Costume designs undated