Overview
| Title: | Rita Saltz collection |
| Call Number: | Coll003 |
| Creator: | Saltz, Rita Seplowitz |
| Dates: | 1955-1986 |
| Size: | 1 box (.25 linear feet) |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | The collection contains announcements, newsletters, and manuscript drafts of Rita Saltz, as well as books, photographs, and comic books. Of particular interest is the correspondence from Jane Yolen [Stemple] the well known author of science fiction, fantasy, and childrens books. Also noteworthy is a signed and dated partial manuscript by science fiction writer Harlan Ellison of his screenplay based on Isaac Asimov’s book I, Robot. |
| Citation: | Rita Saltz collection, Collection 3, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD). |
Administrative/Biographical Note
Jane Yolen (1939 – ) is a science fiction and children’s book author. Yolen has received both the Nebula Award from the Science Fiction/ Fantasy Writers of America and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Harlan Ellison (1934 – ) is a science fiction author who has also worked in television, radio, and comics and graphic narratives. Ellison is also a recepient of the Nebula Award, in addition to the World Science Fiction Society’s Hugo Award and the Silver Pen for Journalism by PEN International.
Scope & Content
Arrangement
Arranged by accession.
Provenance Information
Provenance and Acquisition Information
These papers were acquired as three separate donations along with several books, some photographs and a large collection of comic books from Rita Seplowitz Saltz. Accessions from Saltz include: MSS 1995-09, 1996-13, 1996-14, 1997-05, 1998-01.
Processing Note
Collection unprocessed. Several donations by Saltz contained science fiction publications; these have been removed and added to the Rosenfeld Science Fiction Collection or the general stacks.
Descriptive Rules Used
Describing Archives: a Content Standard (DACS)
Archives Processing Manual: Description (2015)
Access & Use
Finding Aids
Folder list available.
Finding Aid: /specialcollections/finding-aids/coll003/
Access Conditions
No restrictions.
Conditions Governing Reproductions and Use
Reproductions allowed for research purposes. Copyright maintained by the creator.
Subject Headings
Creators
Saltz, Rita Seplowitz
Yolen, Jane
Ellison, Harlan
Subjects
Comic books, strips, etc.
Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992
Saltz, Rita Seplowitz — Archives
Yolen, Jane — Correspondence
Science fiction, American — 20th century — Women authors
Series Description & Container List
| Folder Title/Description | Date | Box # | Folder # | Additional Info. |
| Correspondence
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1955 | 1 | 1 | Description |
| Correspondence
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1965 | 1 | 2 | Description |
| Correspondence
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1970-1975 | 1 | 3 | Description |
| Correspondence
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1985 | 1 | 4 | Description |
| Correspondence
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
undated | 1 | 5 | Description |
| Correspondence, Jane Yolan [Stemple]
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1966, 1970-1975 | 1 | 6 | Description |
| Correspondence, Jane Yolan [Stemple]
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1976-1979 | 1 | 7 | Description |
| Correspondence, Jane Yolan [Stemple]
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
1980-1986 | 1 | 8 | Description |
| Correspondence, Jane Yolan [Stemple]
MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
undated | 1 | 9 | Description |
| Newsletters and Announcements
1 newsletter and 1 announcement regarding the constitution of the World Science Fiction Society. MSS 1996-13, MSS 1996-14 |
undated | 1 | 10 | Description |
| Correspondence
MSS 1997-05 |
1955, 1966-1967, 1971-1972 | 1 | 11 | Description |
| Manuscript
MSS 1997-05. Partial manuscript draft of screenplay, “I, Robot” Harlon Ellison |
undated | 1 | 12 | Description |
| Correspondence, Isaac Asimov, Aug 24, 1973
MSS 1998-01 |
1973 | 1 | 13 | Description |
| Correspondence, Jane Yolan [Stemple]
MSS 1998-01 |
1969-1972 | 1 | 13 | Description |