{"id":4081,"date":"2026-08-05T20:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.umbc.edu\/specialcollections\/finding-aids\/coll003\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T20:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T20:40:45","slug":"coll003","status":"publish","type":"finding_aid","link":"https:\/\/library.umbc.edu\/specialcollections\/finding-aids\/coll003\/","title":{"rendered":"Rita Saltz collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>
Title:<\/strong><\/td>Rita Saltz collection<\/td><\/tr>
Call Number:<\/strong><\/td>Coll003<\/td><\/tr>
Creator:<\/strong><\/td>Saltz Rita Seplowitz<\/td><\/tr>
Dates:<\/strong><\/td>1955-1986<\/td><\/tr>
Size:<\/strong><\/td>1 box (.25 linear feet)<\/td><\/tr>
Abstract:<\/strong><\/td>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.<\/td><\/tr>
Language:<\/strong><\/td>English<\/td><\/tr>
Citation:<\/strong><\/td>Rita Saltz collection, Collection 3, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Administrative\/Biographical Note<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

Scope & Content<\/h2>

Arranged by accession.<\/p>

Provenance Information<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

Access & Use<\/h2>

No restrictions.<\/p>

Reproductions allowed for research purposes. Copyright maintained by the creator.<\/p>

Subject Headings<\/h2>