Anne R. Dick collection on Philip K. Dick

Special Collections & University Archives

The UCR Library

P.O. Box 5900

University of California

Riverside, California 92517-5900

Phone: 951-827-3233

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Email: specialcollections@ucr.edu

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Anne R. Dick collection on Philip K. Dick

Date (inclusive): circa 1965-1991

Collection Number: MS 083

Creator: Dick, Anne R.

Extent: 0.21 linear feet (1 box)

Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.

Riverside, CA 92517-5900

Abstract: The collection contains correspondence and related materials from author Philip K. Dick compiled by his third wife and biographer Anne R. Dick. Items in the collection are from the period after their divorce, and consist mostly of personal correspondence, along with some items related to Anne's biography of Philip K. Dick.

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]. Anne R. Dick collection on Philip K. Dick (MS 083). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Acquisition Information

Purchased in 2021.

Collection Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence and related materials from author Philip K. Dick compiled by his third wife and biographer Anne R. Dick. Items in the collection are from the period after their divorce, and consist mostly of personal correspondence, along with some items related to Anne's biography of Philip K. Dick.

Related Materials

See also the Collection on Philip K. Dick (MS 199) [link: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8kd24zw/] and the Joan Simpson Collection on Philip K. Dick (MS 081) [link: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt0c6034t4/].

See also the Philip K. Dick collection (SC-06-PKD) held at California State University Fullerton [link: http://archives.fullerton.edu/repositories/5/resources/57].

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects

Dick, Philip K.

Authors and publishers

Science fiction -- Authorship

Genres and Forms of Materials

Correspondence

Drafts (documents)

Box 1, Folder 1

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick December 26, 1973

Scope and Contents

Topics include Los Angeles, his new book being published (Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said), critical attention on his work, and his health.

Box 1, Folder 2

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick March 17, 1974

Scope and Contents

Inquiring about Lorrain's health.

Box 1, Folder 3

Philip K. Dick to Laura and Anne R. Dick February 27, 1975

Scope and Contents

Facsimile. Discusses interview for New Yorker article, Ubik and a Russian astronomer, and attempts to contact actress Victoria Principal.

Box 1, Folder 4

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick August 3, 1975

Scope and Contents

Dick discusses collaborative book with Roger Zelazny, upcoming deadline, and finances.

Box 1, Folder 5

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick December 12, 1976

Scope and Contents

Dick sends money, discusses finances and Christmas plans.

Box 1, Folder 6

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick April 1, 1977

Scope and Contents

Dick expresses his desire to have his daughter, Laura, visit him in southern California.

Box 1, Folder 7

Philip K. Dick to Anne R. Dick September 26, 1981

Scope and Contents

Short letter in which Dick mentions VALIS and work on Blade Runner movie. Includes a copy of the famous "Tagore" letter Dick sent to Ed Meskys, editor of Niekas fanzine, and others.

Box 1, Folder 8

Philip K. Dick to Ray Nelson March 30, 1972

Scope and Contents

Letter (possible facsimile) from Philip Dick while he was at X-Kalay Foundation being treated for drug abuse

Box 1, Folder 9

Anne R. Dick to Philip K. Dick 1965 (?)

Scope and Contents

Topics include Dick not writing, a party, business matters, acquiantances, their divorce and relationship.

Box 1, Folder 10

Anne R. Dick to Philip K. Dick undated

Scope and Contents

Dicusses friends in town.

Box 1, Folder 11

Anne R. Dick to Philip K. Dick undated

Scope and Contents

Topics include holiday party, thank you for gifts and visiting, Synanon organization.

Box 1, Folder 12

Paul Williams to Anne R. Dick March 8, 1982

Scope and Contents

Book information for Anne.

Box 1, Folder 13

Ray Nelson to Anne R. Dick 1989

Scope and Contents

Nelson provides feedback on Anne's biography of Philip Dick. Then goes on to discuss Dick's life at length.

Box 1, Folder 14

Sam Umland to Anne R. Dick November 3, 1991

Scope and Contents

Professor of English discusses publication of Anne's biography of Philip Dick. Includes copy of essay/article on Dick's maternal grandfather E. G. Kindred.

Box 1, Folder 15

Some Thoughts About Confessions of a Crap Artist November 3, 1991

Scope and Contents

Text fragment

Box 1, Folder 16

Forward to "In a Phil Dick Universe" undated

Scope and Contents

Forward by Ray Nelson.

Box 1, Folder 17

Bookseller's Inventory 2021

Scope and Contents

This folder contains a facsimile of the bookseller's inventory for this collection. This item is not part of the Anne R. Dick Collection, but was included for contextual reasons.