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Blish mss., 1966-1972
Papers of James Benjamin Blish at the Lilly Library, Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana
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Summary Information
Repository
Lilly
Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
Fax: 812-855-3143
Email: liblilly@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly
Creator
Blish, James
TitleBlish mss., 1966-1972
Collection No.
LMC 1100
Extent
1 folder (30 items)
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
The Blish mss., 1966-1972, consist of
letters from science fiction and fantasy writer James Benjamin Blish, 1921-1975, to
editors at Doubleday and Company in New York.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
James Benjmain Blish, 1921-1975, was an American author of science fiction and
fantasy.
Scope and Content Note
The Blish mss., 1966-1972, consist of letters from science fiction and fantasy writer
James Benjamin Blish, 1921-1975, to editors at Doubleday and Company in New York. The
majority of the letters are addressed to Lawrence P. Ashmead and concern manuscript
corrections and changes, corrections on flap copy for various titles, and Blish's
"abiding and far-reaching" interest in witchcraft. Concerning the latter
matter, Blish planned to do a history of witchcraft, demonology, and magic, and
proposals for that project are included in the collection.
Titles discussed in the letters include
A Torrent of Faces,
Nebula Award Stories 5,
And All the Stars a Stage, and
Anywhere.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Purchase: 1981
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons
from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their
visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the curator.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Blish mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Blish mss.
1 folder (30 items)
