Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Shiner, Lewis
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of items related to the writings and career of American author Lewis Shiner, a fiction writer known especially for his work in the science fiction and cyberpunk genres. Materials in the collection contain manuscripts, story drafts, publications, correspondence, artwork, and notebooks produced during the creation of Shiner's novels, short stories, and comic books, including both published and unpublished works.
- Extent:
- 19.1 linear feet (18 boxes)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
-
[identification of item], [date if possible]. Lewis Shiner papers (MS 226). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
-
The collection consists of items related to the writings and career of American author Lewis Shiner, a fiction writer known especially for his work in the science fiction and cyberpunk genres. Materials in the collection contain manuscripts, story drafts, correspondence, artwork, and notebooks produced during the creation of Shiner's novels, short stories, and comic books, including both published and unpublished works.
Also included in the collection are copies of magazines, journals, and zines with articles/stories written by or about Shiner, in addition to copies of some limited edition publications.
- Acquisition information:
- Gifts of Lewis Shiner, 2021, 2023.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
-
This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
-
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
-
[identification of item], [date if possible]. Lewis Shiner papers (MS 226). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
-
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233