Miscellaneous and Photographs, bulk: 1921; 1965; 1983; undated
Content Description
Correspondence to or from E. E. "Doc" Smith and his family, publishers, or other authors. Also includes photos and educational materials for Smith. The materials of this collection were provided by Betsy Spiegel via her nephew Courtney Fugate. A noteworthy piece includes a synopsis of Skylark of Space with a 20+ page manuscript of drawings and notes. Other items of interest include letters to and from authors Jack Williamson and Abraham Grace Merritt.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1921; 1965; 1983; undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 linear feet (Oversized diplomas and one legal-sized document box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
Items taped to board (now removed) relating to Smith and Fredrick Pohl. a. Photo of E. E. Smith speaking at the 12th World Science Fiction Convention. b. Photo of E. E. Smith. c. “Ode to the ‘Skylark.’” Hand-calligraphed excerpt from piece published by Pohl in the December 1965 edition of Worlds of If Science Fiction announcing E. E. Smith’s death. Signed by Pohl, “Fred Pohl 11 August 1983.” d. Photo of E. E. Smith, Fred Pohl and Verna Smith (?). e. Photo of Fred Pohl and unknown person.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository