James White papers

Series 1. Published works 1961-1992, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series is comprised of typescripts, galley proofs, and other material regarding the published works of James White. Includes material pertaining to the Sector General book series, compilations, novels, and short stories.

The item level descriptions were created, in part, by utilizing online resources to provide additional information on publications.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged into four sub-series as follows:

Sub-Series 1.1. Book series, 1965-1983, undated
Sub-Series 1.2. Compilations, 1988, undated
Sub-Series 1.3. Novels, undated
Sub-Series 1.4. Short stories, 1961-1992, undated

Sub-Series 1.1. Book series 1965-1983, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series is comprised of typescripts and notes regarding the Sector General book series by James White.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 1, Folder 1

Typescript of Sector General; pages 1-273, small printed biography (page 275), and publishers mockup of biographical information (hand annotated) undated

Box 2, Folder 3

Notes for Sector General, referred to here as "SGB" (hand annotated) undated

Box 2, Folder 4

Notes for Genocidal Healer (hand annotated) undated

Box 2, Folder 4

Typescript of The Genocidal Healer; approximately 85,000 words, pages out of sequence (hand annotated) undated

Box 4, Folder 1

Typescript of Field Hospital; approximately 55,250 words undated

Box 4, Folder 2

Typescript of Star Healer; formerly known as Diagnostician , approximately 75,500 words undated

Box 4, Folder 3

Notes for Star Healer (handwritten) undated

Box 4, Folder 3

Typescript of Star Healer; first draft, approximately 80,620 words (hand annotated) 1982-1983

Box 5, Folder 3

Typescript of Ambulance Ship; approximately 75,000 words, contained in printer's wrapper (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 5

Typescript of Sector General; includes table of contents and story list (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 1

Typescript of Sector General; approximately 17,000 words, 69 pages (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 1

Typescript of O'Mara's Orphan (aka "Medic" as it appears on cover page); approximately 14,000 words, pages 1-57 (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 2

Typescript of Outpatient; approximately 18,000 words, pages 1-73 undated

Box 9, Folder 3

Typescript of Visitor at Large; approximately 16,000 words, pages 165 undated

Box 9, Folder 5

Typescript of Trouble with Emily; approximately 12,000 words, pages 1-49 undated

Box 9, Folder 15

Typescript of Resident Physician; approximately 10,500 words, pages 1-43 undated

Box 9, Folder 19

Typescript of Invader; with revised pages (hand annotated) 1965

Box 10, Folder 1

Typescript of Blood Brother; pages 1-65 (hand annotated) undated

Box 11, Folder 5

Typescript of Final Diagnosis; approximately 92,000 words, 367 pages (hand annotated) undated

Sub-Series 1.2. Compilations 1988, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series is comprised of typescripts, galley proofs, and other material regarding compilations of the literary works of James White. Includes material pertaining to the following compilations: Deadly Litter, The Aliens Among Us, Monsters and Medics, Federation World, and The White Papers.

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 2, Folder 1

Typescript of "The Answer"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, first draft, pages 1-56 (hand annotated) undated

Box 2, Folder 1

Typescript of "The Answer"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, pages 351-360 (hand annotated) undated

Box 2, Folder 2

Typescript of "The Answer"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 58 pages, 600 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 1

Galley proof of "The Scourge"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, printed on newsprint, includes illustration (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 2

Typescript of "The Scourge"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 20,000 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 4

Typescript of "Federation World"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 8,500 words, 28 pages undated

Box 5, Folder 5

Progress sheet, story notes, cover page, and synopsis for "Federation World"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 5

Typescript of "Federation World" with requested revisions and linking material; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 5,000 additional words (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 5

Typescript of "Federation World"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 6

Galley proof of "Federation World"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, printed on newsprint (hand annotated) undated

Box 5, Folder 7

Galley proof of "Federation World"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, publishers due date on cover page (photocopy) undated

Box 5, Folder 8

Progress sheet (double sided) for "The Answer"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World undated

Box 6, Folder 1

Typescript of "Something of Value"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 6,000 words, publishers mailing envelope included (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 2

Typescript of "Something of Value"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, and story notes (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 4

Typescript of "The Scourge"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 20,000 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 4

Typescript of "The Scourge"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World, approximately 28,500 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 4

Envelope for 'The Scourge"; story contained in compilation entitled Federation World (hand annotated) 1988

Box 7, Folder 1

Typescript of "Sanctuary"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers, progress sheet, approximately 12,000 words, possible first draft, pages 1-47 (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 1

Typescript of "Sanctuary"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers, possible second draft, pages 1-104 (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 1

Story notes for "Sanctuary"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers; includes original envelope (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 2

Typescript of "Sanctuary"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers, approximately 12,000 words, pages 1-47 (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 3

Typescript of "The Scavengers"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 9,500 words, 39 pages undated

Box 8, Folder 7

Typescript of "Curtain Call"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 4,000 words, pages 1-18 undated

Box 8, Folder 10

Typescript of "The Conspirators"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 11,000 words, pages 1-50 undated

Box 8, Folder 11

Typescript of "Outrider"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 11,500 words, pages 1-52 undated

Box 8, Folder 12

Typescript of "Boarding Party"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 10,500 words, pages 1-47 undated

Box 8, Folder 13

Typescript of "Question of Cruelty"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 5,250 words, pages 1-24 undated

Box 8, Folder 14

Typescript of "Red Alert"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 12,000 words, pages 1-57 (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 17

Typescript of "Patrol"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 10,000 words, pages 1-41 undated

Box 8, Folder 18

Typescript of "The Lights Outside the Window"; story contained in compilation entitled Deadly Litter, approximately 11,500 words, pages 1-47 undated

Box 8, Folder 19

Typescript of "Tableau"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 10,000 words, pages 1-41 undated

Box 8, Folder 20

Typescript of ">False Alarm"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 8,000 words, 33 pages undated

Box 8, Folder 21

Typescript of "To Kill or Cure", formerly known as "Wreck"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 11,000 words, pages 1-45 (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 4

Typescript of "The Ideal Captain"; story contained in compilation entitled Deadly Litter, approximately 18,000 words, pages 1-76 (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 6

Typescript of "Occupation: Warrior"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, revision pages (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 7

Typescript of "Dogfight"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 9,500 words, pages 1-39 undated

Box 9, Folder 9

Typescript of "Grapeliner"; story contained in compilation entitled Deadly Litter, approximately 15,000 words, pages1-61 undated

Box 9, Folder 10

Typescript of "Deadly Litter"; story contained in compilation entitled Deadly Litter, approximately 17,250 words, pages 1-70 (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 11

Typescript of "The Apprentice"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 14,250 words, pages 1-59 undated

Box 9, Folder 12

Typescript of "Countercharm"; story contained in compilation entitled The Aliens Among Us, approximately 7,500 words, pages 1-31 undated

Box 9, Folder 13

Typescript of "In Loving Memory"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 5,500 words, pages 1-14 (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 14

Typescript of "Christmas Treason"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers, approximately 9,000 words, pages 1-37 undated

Box 9, Folder 17

Typescript of "Fast Trip"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 16,500 words, pages 1-70 (hand annotations) undated

Box 9, Folder 20

Typescript of "Assisted Passage"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, approximately 8,000 words, pages 1-34 undated

Box 10, Folder 3

Typescript of "Spacebird"; story contained in compilation entitled Futures Past, 9,500 words, pages 1-39 undated

Box 10, Folder 4

Typescript of "Commuter"; story contained in compilation entitled The White Papers, approximately 7,250 words, pages 1-30 undated

Box 11, Folder 1

Typescript of "Reality in Science Fiction"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 3,000 words, pages 1-12 undated

Box 11, Folder 2

Typescript of "Nuisance Value"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 8,000 words, pages 1-37 undated

Box 11, Folder 4

Typescript of "Answer Came There None"; story contained in compilation entitled Monsters and Medics, approximately 7,500 words, pages 1-32 undated

Sub-Series 1.3. Novels undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series is comprised of typescripts and other material regarding the novels of James White that are not part of the Sector General book series. Includes novels on medical themes ( Second Ending and Dark Inferno), human survival ( The Watch Below), prisoner-of-war camps ( Open Prison), and exploration ( The Dream Millennium).

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 1, Folder 5

Story outline for Dark Inferno; pages 1-10 with writer's hand drawn illustrations undated

Box 1, Folder 5

Story notes for Dark Inferno (hand annotated) undated

Box 1, Folder 6

Typescript of page insert for chapter one of Dark Inferno undated

Box 1, Folder 6

Typescript of Dark Inferno; approximately 65,200 words undated

Box 1, Folder 7

Typescript of Dark Inferno; first draft, approximately 70,440 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 3, Folder 1

Typescript of The Silent Stars Go By; first attempt, 202 pages, formerly known as The Flight of the Aisling Gheal (hand annotated) undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Typescript of The Silent Stars Go By; first draft (Part A), pages 1-410 (hand annotated) undated

Box 3, Folder 4

Typescript of The Silent Stars Go By; first draft (Part B), pages 411-811(hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 5

Typescript of The Dream Millennium; approximately 79,000 words, 325 pages undated

Box 7, Folder 6

Typescript of The Dream Millennium; first draft, approximately 86,780 words, 350 pages (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 6

Story notes for The Dream Millennium (hand annotated) undated

Box 10, Folder 5

Typescript of All Judgment Fled; approximately 64,500 words, pages 1-214 (hand annotated) undated

Box 10, Folder 6

Synopsis of All Judgment Fled; Part 1, pages 1-13 undated

Box 10, Folder 7

Typescript of Tomorrow Is Too Far; approximately 65,000 words, pages 1-273 (hand annotated) undated

Box 10, Folder 8

Typescript of Open Prison; Part 1-3, approximately 58,000 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 10, Folder 9

Typescript of The Watch Below; approximately 65,500 words, pages 1-277 undated

Sub-Series 1.4. Short stories 1961-1992, undated

Sub-Series Scope and Contents

This sub-series is comprised of typescripts and other material regarding the short stories of James White that are not included as part of compilations. Includes stories pertaining to Ireland's history ("Crossfire"), medical themes ("The High Road"), and man vs. machine ("Type 'Genie' and Run").

Sub-Series Arrangement

This sub-series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 1, Folder 3

Short story "Second Ending" (Part 1) from Fantastic Stories of Imagination; original envelope included (volume 10, number 6) 1961

Box 1, Folder 3

Short story "Second Ending" (Part 2) from Fantastic Stories of Imagination; original envelope included (volume 10, number 7) 1961

Box 7, Folder 3

Typescript of "Type 'Genie' and Run"; approximately 5,000 words, 21 pages (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 3

Notes for "Type 'Genie' and Run" (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 2

Typescript of "Crossfire"; approximately 8,000 words, 33 pages undated

Box 8, Folder 4

Typescript of "Starvation Orbit"; approximately 11,500 words, 48 pages (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 5

Typescript of "Suicide Mission"; approximately 10,500 words, 44 pages undated

Box 8, Folder 6

Typescript of "Dark Talisman"; approximately 6,500 words, pages 1-29 undated

Box 8, Folder 8

Typescript of "Pushover Planet"; approximately 9,250 words, pages 1-39 (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 9

Typescript of "The Star Walk"; approximately 18,500 words, pages 1-81 undated

Box 8, Folder 16

Typescript of "Tourist Planet", a revision and rewrite of "Ace"; approximately 50,750 words undated

Box 9, Folder 8

Typescript of "The High Road"; approximately 12,500 words, pages 1-51 undated

Series 2. Unpublished works and other material 1989, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series is comprised of typescripts and other material regarding the unpublished works of James White. Includes a treatment for a radio adaptation of Hospital Station and the novella entitled "The Silence" as well as correspondence to White.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially according to box and folder number.

Box 1, Folder 2

Typescript of "The Silence" novella; approximately 20,000 words (hand annotated) undated

Box 1, Folder 4

Biography for "Galaxy of Stars"; pages 1-3 undated

Box 2, Folder 5

Typescript of "Sector General Under Narco-Synthesis"; approximately 750 words undated

Box 3, Folder 2

Correspondence to James White and his wife (from Bob and Sadie), Christmas letter with mailing envelope 1989

Box 6, Folder 3

Typescript of "Process of Elimination" (hand annotated) undated

Box 6, Folder 3

Typescript of revisions for "Process of Elimination" (hand annotated) undated

Box 7, Folder 4

Typescript of "Dynasty of One"; approximately 2,550 words, pages 1-12 undated

Box 8, Folder 15

Typescript of "Tourist Class"; Chapter 8, pages 74-235 (hand annotated) undated

Box 8, Folder 22

Typescript of "The Interpreters"; approximately 4,000 words, pages 1-14, mailing envelope included (hand annotated) undated

Box 9, Folder 18

Editorial entitled "The Oppressed Minority"; unknown magazine, approximately 2,000 words, pages 1-8 undated

Box 10, Folder 2

Treatment for a radio adaptation of Hospital Station; pages 1-15 undated

Box 11, Folder 3

Typescript of "Dress Formal"; approximately 9,750 words, pages 1-41 undated