Series 1. Anthologies
1965-1989, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series is composed of materials related to Terry Carr's work editing and publishing anthologies. Materials include contracts
and agreements, correspondence (with publishers, agents, and authors), royalties, and many folders include Terry's written
introductions for the contributed pieces of the anthologies.
Series Arrangement
The materials in this series are arranged alphabetically by title.
Separated Materials
Some files include legal sized contracts that have been placed into legal sized folders in Box 6. These folders have the same
name as their folder of origin.
Box 1, Folder 1
100 Great Fantasy Short-Short Stories
1981-1985
Box 1, Folder 2
Aspects of Venus
1977-1978
Box 1, Folder 3
The Best from Universe
1979-1985
Box 1, Folder 4
The Best Science Fiction of the 1970s
1979-1980
Box 1, Folder 5
The Best Science Fiction Novellas of the Year
1978-1979
Box 1, Folder 6
The Best Science Fiction Novellas #2
1979-1981
Box 1, Folder 7
Best Science Fiction of the Year #1
1971-1980
Box 1, Folder 8
Best Science Fiction of the Year #2
1972-1982
Box 1, Folder 9
Best Science Fiction of the Year #3
1973-1979
Box 1, Folder 10
Best Science Fiction of the Year #4
1974-1982
Box 1, Folder 11
Best Science Fiction of the Year #5
1975-1983
Box 1, Folder 12
Best Science Fiction of the Year #6
1976-1983
Box 1, Folder 13
Best Science Fiction of the Year #7
1977-1981
Box 1, Folder 14
Best Science Fiction of the Year #8
1978-1985
Box 1, Folder 15, Box 6, Folder 1
Best Science Fiction of the Year #9
1979-1986
Box 1, Folder 16, Box 6, Folder 2
Best Science Fiction of the Year #10
1980-1985
Box 1, Folder 17, Box 6, Folder 3
Best Science Fiction of the Year #11
1981-1985
Box 1, Folder 18, Box 6, Folder 4
Best Science Fiction of the Year #12
1982-1986
Box 1, Folder 19
Best Science Fiction of the Year #13
1983-1985
Box 1, Folder 20
Best Science Fiction of the Year #14
1984-1985
Box 1, Folder 21, Box 6, Folder 5
Best Science Fiction of the Year #15
1985-1988
Box 1, Folder 22, Flat-File-Folder 04
Best Science Fiction of the Year #16
1980, 1987-1989
Separated Materials
See flat-file-folder 04 for a publisher proof of the cover for Best Science Fiction of the Year #16.
Box 1, Folders 25-26
Classic Science Fiction: The First Golden Age
1972-1982
Box 1, Folder 27, Flat-File-Folder 01
Classic Science Fiction The First Golden Age-References
1975-1977, undated
Box 1, Folder 29
Creatures from Beyond
1974-1980
Box 2, Folder 1, Box 6, Folder 6
Box 2, Folder 2
Empire of the Wizards
1977-1978
Box 2, Folder 3, Box 6, Folder 7
An Exaltation of Stars
1971-1976
Box 2, Folder 4
Fandom Harvest
1984
Related Materials
See the folder of the same name in Series 3. Works by Terry Carr.
Scope and Contents
Folder includes cartoons and caricatures
Box 2, Folder 5, Box 6, Folder 8
Fantasy Annual III
1979-1982
Box 2, Folder 6
Fantasy Annual IV
1980-1985
Box 2, Folder 7, Box 6, Folder 9
Fantasy Annual V
1982-1983
Box 2, Folder 8
Fantasy Annuals 3, 4 and 5 (Spain)
1988
Box 2, Folder 9, Box 6, Folder 10
Fellowship of the Stars
1971-1977
Box 2, Folder 10
Forgotten Futures
1976-1982
Box 2, Folder 13
Humanity Prime
1968-1969, 1979
Box 2, Folder 14, Box 6, Folder 11
The Ides of Tomorrow
1974-1979
Box 2, Folder 15
The Infinite Arena
1974-1983
Box 2, Folder 16
Into the Unknown
1971-1980
Box 2, Folder 19
New Ace Science Fiction Specials
1981-1986
Box 2, Folder 20, Box 6, Folder 12
New Worlds of Fantasy
1967-1969, 1977, 1980-1982
Box 2, Folder 21, Box 6, Folder 13
New Worlds of Fantasy #2
1967-1970
Box 2, Folder 22
New Worlds of Fantasy #3
1971-1980
Box 2, Folder 23
On Our Way to the Future
1970-1976
Box 2, Folder 24, Box 6, Folder 14
Box 2, Folder 25, Box 6, Folder 15
Planets of Wonder
1974-1977
Box 2, Folder 26
Science Fiction Film Classics
1976-1977
Box 2, Folder 27
Science Fiction for Dope Fiends
1976-1978
Box 2, Folder 28
Science Fiction for People Who Hate Science Fiction
1965-1984
Box 2, Folder 29, Box 6, Folder 16
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. IV
1984-1985
Box 2, Folder 30
Science Fiction Specials
1967 & 1971
Box 2, Folder 33
This Side of Infinity
1971-1976
Box 2, Folder 34, Box 6, Folder 17
To Follow a Star
1976-1983
Box 2, Folder 35
To the Stars #2
1985-1986
Box 2, Folder 36
A Trace of Dreams
1970-1971
Box 2, Folder 37
A Treasury of Modern Fantasy
1978-1986
Box 2, Folder 38, Box 6, Folder 18
Universe 1
1970-1971, 1976, 1985
Box 2, Folder 39
Universe 2
1971, 1976-1977
Box 3, Folder 1, Box 6, Folder 19
Box 3, Folder 2, Box 6, Folder 20
Universe 4
1972-1978, 1982
Box 3, Folder 3, Box 6, Folder 21
Box 3, Folder 4, Box 6, Folder 22
Box 3, Folder 12
Universe 12
1981-1986
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Joanna Russ.
Box 3, Folder 19
The Warlords of the Air
1970-1971
Scope and Contents
File includes illustrations.
Box 3, Folder 20
Who Speaks for the Dead?
1976-1977, 1980
Box 3, Folder 22, Box 6, Folder 23
World's Best Science Fiction
1967-1971, 1976
Box 3, Folder 23
Worlds Far and Near
1974-1978
Box 3, Folder 24
Year's Finest Fantasy #1
1966, 1976-1981
Box 3, Folder 25, Box 6, Folder 24
Year's Finest Fantasy #2
1978-1982
Box 3, Folders 26-27
Rejection Letters
1970-1985, undated
Arrangement
These rejection letters are organized in reverse chronological order.
Series 2. Correspondence
1950-1987, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of corresponence to and from Terry Carr. Most of the correspondence pertains to his professional
work as a publisher and editor. Materials also include some correspondence related to his fan activities.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
Box 4, Folder 3
Curtis, Richard
1979
Biographical / Historical
Literary agent
Box 4, Folder 4
Ellison, Harlan
1966
Scope and Contents
Star Trek cancellation letter from "The Committee."
Box 4, Folders 5-6, Box 6, Folder 25
Fan correspondence
1977-1987, undated
Box 4, Folder 7
Frahm, Leanne
1979-1981
Scope and Contents
Folder includes correspondence from Terry working as an agent for Leanne Frahm. Also includes manuscripts for Frahm's short
stories "Lost," "The Small World of Alicia Temple," and "A Way Back."
Box 4, Folder 9, Box 6, Folder 26
Harlequin Books
1974-1976
Box 4, Folder 11
Morrison, Henry
1979-1980
Biographical / Historical
Literary agent
Box 4, Folder 13
Personal correspondence
1950, 1964-1987, undated
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include Alfred Bester, Robert Silverberg, Ted White, Barry Malzberg, Bob Tucker, Ron Ellik, and Robert Bloch.
Box 4, Folder 16
Sackett, James R.
1979-1982
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with UCLA Professor of archaeology James Sacket about the Piltdown Man hoax.
Box 4, Folder 17
Sturgeon, Theodore
1970
Scope and Contents
ACE Books publishing matters
Series 3. Works by Terry Carr
undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains materials written by Terry Carr.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by title.
Box 4, Folder 19
"Castle in the Sky"
undated
Box 4, Folder 20
Childhood stories & comics
undated
Box 4, Folder 21
Cirque manuscript
undated
Box 4, Folders 22-24
Early manuscripts
undated
Scope and Contents
These folders contain 34 short manuscripts by Terry Carr.
Box 4, Folders 25-26
Fandom Harvest
undated
Related Materials
See the folder of the same name in Series 1. Anthologies.
Box 4, Folder 28
Manuscript notes
undated
Scope and Contents
Folder includes notepads, notes, sketches, and more.
Box 4, Folder 29
"Me and Ted White"
undated
Box 4, Folder 30
"New Year's Revolution"
undated
Scope and Contents
Credited to Carl Brandon, a fictional persona of a Black science fiction fan created by Terry Carr and Pete Graham.
Box 4, Folder 31
"Night of the Living Oldphrats"
undated
Box 4, Folder 35
"Report on the Clarion Fanwriters' Conference"
undated
Box 4, Folder 36
Terry Carr bibliographies and indices
undated
Box 4, Folder 37
Untitled manuscript
undated
Box 4, Folder 38
"A View from the West"
undated
Scope and Contents
Terry Carr manuscript on feminism.
Series 4. Fanzines
1960, 1980-1987, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains fanzine related materials from Terry Carr.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically by title.
Box 4, Folder 40
Fanzine drafts
undated
Scope and Contents
Folder includes art by William Rotsler. Contains materials from fanzine titles "Hobgoblin" and "Diaspar."
Box 4, Folder 41
Gilgamesh
1980
Scope and Contents
Issue no 57
Box 4, Folder 43
"Innuendo"
1968, 1980, undated
Scope and Contents
Folder includes quotesfrom science fiction fans and authors, including Terry Carr, attributed to dates spanning 1939-1961.
Box 4, Folder 44
"The Lizard of Menlo Park"
1987
Series 5. Works by Others
1969, 1982, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains materials written by others. It is mostly poetry.
Series Arrangement
Materials in this series are arranged alphabetically.
Box 4, Folder 48
"On Belay"
undated
Scope and Contents
By Raylyn Moore
Box 4, Folder 49
"Passion"
undated
Scope and Contents
By Lois Metzger
Box 4, Folder 50
Poetry
1969 & 1982
Scope and Contents
By Barbara Otto
Box 4, Folder 51
Poetry
undated
Scope and Contents
By Carolyn New Otto
Series 6. Awards
1971-1987, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of materials related to Terry Carr's service on award juries for the Nebula and World Fantasy awards
as well as the personal awards he won.
Series Arrangement
The materials in this series are organized into two sub-series. The first sub-series contains materials from Terry Carr's
service on award juries and committees. The second sub-series contains the awards won by Terry Carr.
Sub-Series 6.1. Juries and Committees
1979-1983
Sub-Series Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains materials from Terry Carr's service on award juries and committees.
Sub-Series Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically by award.
Box 5, Folder 1
Nebula Awards Jury, 1980
1979-1980
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with jury members: Michael Bishop, Orson Scott Card, David Hartwell, Richard Lupoff, Joan Vinge, and
Don Wollheim.
Box 5, Folder 2
Nebula Awards Jury, 1981
1980-1981
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with jury members: Victoria Schochet, Greg Benford, Marta Randall, Gardner Dozois, Algis Budrys, and
Tom Shippey.
Box 5, Folder 3
Nebula Awards Jury, 1982
1981-1983
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with jury members: Greg Benford, Gardner Dozois, Elizabeth Lynn, Tom Easton, Pat Cadigan, and Michael
Swanwick. Also includes correspondence from Greg Benford, Suzy Charnas, and Joe Haldeman.
Box 5, Folder 4
World Fantasy Award, 1979
1979
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with jury members: Poul Anderson, Dennis Etchison, Elizabeth Lynn, and Roy Squires.
Sub-Series 6.2. Award Trophys and Certificates
1971, 1982-1987, undated
Sub-Series Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains the personal awards, trophys, and certificates won by Terry Carr.
Sub-Series Arrangement
Materials in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically.
Box 5, Folder 5
Award Certificates
1971, 1973, 1979, 1981, undated
Box 13
Grand Master Award 1961-1981
1982 (?)
Scope and Contents
This award was given to "Terry and Carol Carr." The award has a rocket, similar to the Hugo Award trophy, but does not seem
to be associated with a Worldcon.
Box 7
Guest of Honor Mug
1986
Scope and Contents
Award trophy from Confederation 1986
Box 11
Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor
1985
Scope and Contents
Aussicon II & 43rd World Science Fiction Convention, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Box 12
Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor
1987
Scope and Contents
Conspiracy '87 & 45th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Box 8
Hugo Award rocket (without trophy base)
undated
Scope and Contents
This award is only the Hugo rocket and is missing its base.
Box 8
Hugo Award rocket (without trophy base)
undated
Scope and Contents
This award is only the Hugo rocket and is missing its base.
Box 9
Hugo Award rocket (without trophy base)
undated
Scope and Contents
This award trophy has the mounting post, but no base.
Box 7
The Invisible Little Man Award
1983
Scope and Contents
This award is from the Elves', Gnomes', and Little Men's Science Fiction Chowder and Marching Society.
Box 10
Nebula Citation for Universe 1
1971
Scope and Contents
This item is a framed award certificate for the anthology titled
Universe 1 which published "Good News from the Vatican" by Robert Silverberg, which won the 1971 Nebula Award for Best Short Story.
Series 7. Personal and Miscellaneous materials
1958-1988, undated
Series Scope and Contents
This series is comprised of a mix of personal and miscellaneous materials such as photographs, fan and convention related
materials, income statements, and print material.
Series Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 5, Folder 6
Bild-a-World
undated
Scope and Contents
NASA request for proposal
Box 5, Folder 7
Checks to authors
1980-1982
Scope and Contents
These are cancelled checks
Box 5, Folder 8
The Complete Checklist of Science-Fiction Magazines
1965 (?)
Box 5, Folder 9
Convention materials
1976-1988
Flat-File-Folder 02
The Daily Californian
1973
Scope and Contents
Volume 5, Number 76; 5 December 1973
Box 5, Folder 10
Illustrated portrait of Terry Carr
undated
Box 5, Folder 11
Income
1970, 1977-1987
Scope and Contents
The materials in this folder are financial summaries of annual income. These were located with their corresponding yearly
tax files.
Processing Information
The yearly tax files were discarded during processing.
Box 5, Folder 12
Photographs
1960-1986, undated
Scope and Contents
Most of the photos have no date, description, or photographer attribution.
Flat-File-Folder 03
Photograph portrait of Terry Carr
1980
Box 5, Folder 13
SFWA Elections 1983
1983 (?)
Box 5, Folder 14
SFWA ethics committee
1975
Box 5, Folder 15
TABA nominating committee procedures
undated
Box 5, Folder 16
Terry Carr's Left Hand
undated
Scope and Contents
Illustration
Box 5, Folder 17
Tyme: the Sneaky Newsmagazine
1958
