Isaac Asimov manuscripts

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Overview

Title:Isaac Asimov manuscripts
Call Number:Coll173
Creator:Asimov Isaac 1920-1992
Dates:circa 1951-1956
Size:1 box (.25 linear feet)
Abstract:Collection consists of two typescripts by Isaac Asimov: “Foundation” and “The Message”. “Foundation” is bound with a red hardcover, is 294 pages long, and bears a signed dedication to Stu Hoffman. “The Message” consists of three uncorrected pages and bears Asimov’s signature on the final page. Neither manuscripts are dated, but are likely from the early/mid-1950s.
Language:English
Citation:Isaac Asimov manuscripts, Science Fiction Literary Manuscripts, Collection 173, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD).

Administrative/Biographical Note

Isaac Asimov was a biochemistry professor and science fiction author originally from Russia. He was very prolific and wrote/edited over 500 books and numerous short stories.

Scope & Content

Organized into two folders: 1. “The Message. 2. “Foundation”

Provenance Information

Includes MSS-0001 and MSS-0002. Accession information unknown.

Manuscripts were housed in acid-free folders and box as part of the Rosenfeld Manuscripts collection. “The Message” pages are in a plastic sleeve for preservation. Previously assigned Ms. Coll #1.

Access & Use

No restrictions.

Reproductions allowed for research purposes. Copyright maintained by the creator.

Subject Headings

  • Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992 Archives
  • Science fiction, American 20th century
  • Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992. Foundation
  • Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992. Message