Nalo Hopkinson papers
Finding aid prepared by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist.
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Nalo Hopkinson papers
Date (inclusive): 1978, 1999-2018, undated
Date (bulk): 2011-2016
Collection Number: MS 386
Creator:
Hopkinson, Nalo
Extent:
8.88 linear feet
(8 boxes)
Repository:
Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.
Abstract: This collections contains manuscripts and galley proofs for the literary works of Nalo Hopkinson, a Jamaican and Canadian
science fiction and fantasy writer and editor. Hopkinson was a professor in the Department of Creative Writing at UC Riverside
from 2011-2021. Manuscripts in the collection include
Midnight Robber,
Skin Folk,
Mojo: Conjure Stories,
Griffonne,
Brown Girl in the Ring,
Sister Mine, and
The Chaos.
Languages: The collection is in English.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction,
and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and
publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. 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]. Nalo Hopkinson papers (MS 386). Special Collections & University Archives, University
of California, Riverside.
Acquisition Information
Gifts of Nalo Hopkinson, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Processing History
Processed by Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist, 2018.
Biographical Note
Nalo Hopkinson is an award-winning Jamaican and Canadian science fiction & fantasy writer and a pioneering figure of the Afrofuturism
and Alternative Futurism movements. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1960, and spent her early years in Guyana and Trinidad
before landing in Toronto at the age of sixteen. She studied with science fiction writer James Morrow while pursuing a Masters
of Arts degree at Seton Hill University. In 2011 she became a professor in the Department of Creative Writing at the University
of California, Riverside and transitioned to the University of British Columbia in 2021. Nalo Hopkinson has won a number of
awards during her career including the Locus Award, John W. Campbell Award, Andre Norton Award, and was named a "Grand Master"
by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association in 2021. Her works have also been nominated for the Philip K. Dick, Hugo,
Nebula, Tiptree and other awards.
Collection Scope and Contents
This collection contains manuscripts for the literary works of science fiction and fantasy author Nalo Hopkinson. Hopkinson
was a professor in the Department of Creative Writing at UC Riverside from 2011-2021. Manuscripts in the collection include
Midnight Robber,
Skin Folk,
Mojo: Conjure Stories,
Griffonne,
Brown Girl in the Ring,
Sister Mine, and
The Chaos. The collection also includes notes, correspondence, posters,and other items related to Hopkinson's literary career.
Collection Arrangement
This collection is arranged by the original order in which it was donated to Special Collections.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Science fiction
Science fiction -- Authorship
Genres and Forms of Materials
Galley proofs
Manuscripts
Realia
Box 1, Folders 1-2
Manuscript of
Midnight Robber
undated
Box 1, Folders 3-4
Manuscript of
Midnight Robber
undated
Scope and Contents
Document includes hand annotated notes from assistant editor.
Box 1, Folders 5-7
Manuscript of
Griffonne
undated
Box 1, Folders 8-9
Galley proof of
Skin Folk
2001
Box 1, Folders 10-12
Galley proof of
Mojo Conjure Stories
2003
Scope and Contents
Manuscript has edits from Nalo Hopkinson.
Box 1, Folders 13-14
Galley proof of
Midnight Robber
1999
Box 1, Folders 15-16
Manuscript of
Brown Girl in the Ring
undated
Scope and Contents
Draft is hand annotated.
Box 2, Folder 1-2
Manuscript of
Sister Mine
2012
Box 2, Folder 3
Monstrous Affections anthology
2013
Scope and Contents
Document is annotated.
Box 2, Folder 4
Monstrous Affections publishing agreement with Candlewick Press
2013
Box 2, Folder 5
Note Cards
2012-2013
Scope and Contents
This folder contains assorted note cards with story starters, ideas, and commentary on science fiction and fantasy.
Box 2, Folder 6
Snowflake Summary
2012-2013
Box 2, Folder 7
Speech notes
2012
Scope and Contents
This item is a transcript of a speech or lecture given by Nalo Hopkinson.
Box 2, Folders 9-10
Copyedited Manuscript of
The Chaos
2012
Box 2, Folder 11
Carribbean film series promotional flier
2018
Related Materials
Brown Girl Begins
Box 2, Folder 12
Photo of Nalo Hopkinson in Lieutenant Uhura costume
1978
Scope and Contents
Georges Vanier Space Technology Association (GVSTA)
Box 2, Folder 13
49th Annual Nebula Award Nomination
2014
Box 2, Folder 14
Intrepid No. 3
1978
Scope and Contents
Publication of the Georges Vanier Space Technology Association (GVSTA). Nalo Hopkinson was assistant editor contributing an
article and a peom.
Box 2, Folder 15
Outlandisher and Outlandisher: Tales from an Alternate UC
2016
Box 2, Folder 16
Tales from Kalibri Beach
2016
Box 2, Folder 17
Inselberg
undated
Physical Description: This is an oversized piece of thick paper that is folded up to fit into a folder.
Scope and Contents
This item appears to be a short story or story fragment.
Box 2, Folder 18
Notes on Epic Rap Battles of History for teaching science fiction
undated
Box 2, Folder 19
Memorandum of agreement for anthology
Sisters of the Revolution
2014
Box 2, Folder 20
Correspondence with Donald Maass Literary Agency
2015
Scope and Contents
Royalties
Box 3, Folder 2
Correspondence with Access Copyright
2015
Scope and Contents
Royalties
Box 3, Folder 4
MLK2016: The Reality of the Dream
2016
Box 3, Folder 5
Memorandum of Agreement for anthology
2015
Box 3, Folder 6
Story ideas and notes
2015
Box 3, Folder 7
Nerd Con stories
2015
Scope and Contents
Nalo Hopkinson was a panelist at the convention. This volume includes marginalia.
Box 3, Folder 8
Correspondence with Donald Maass Literary Agency
2014
Scope and Contents
Option and literary purchase agreement
Box 3, Folder 9
Memorandum of Agreement with Tachyon Publications
2014
Box 3, Folder 10
Readercon 25 souvenir book
2014
Box 3, Folder 11
Guest of Honor convention name tag
2014
Box 4, Item 1
The Works of Nalo Hopkinson - Worldcon 75, Helsinki Puzzle
2017
Scope and Contents
This puzzle was designed and created for a play table at Worldcon by Doctors Farah Mendlesohn and Edward James.
Flat-File-Folder 1
Posters related to chronology and themes of Hopkinson's literary works
undated
Box 5, Box 6, Box 7, Box 8
Unprocessed addition (Sept 2021)
Accrual
Materials in these four boxes donated by Nalo Hopkinson September 2021