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Spider and Jeanne Robinson fonds Series
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Articles by Spider Robinson

Series contains material relating to articles written by Spider Robinson. Draft articles are of a singular nature or were written for Robinson's regular columns "Future Tense" for the Globe and Mail and "Thrillin' at the MacMillan for the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

Books

Series consists of manuscripts of books written by Spider and Jeanne Robinson. The manuscripts consists of holograph, carbon, typescript, and computer generated drafts (first and final) and corrections to the various works. There is also an introduction by another author included.

Correspondence

Series consists mainly of incoming correspondence from fans. Correspondence is of both a personal and a professional nature. In addition, the series contains correspondence between Spider Robinson and other prominent writers and publishers of science fiction. and some correspondence with family . The series has been arranged chronologically and alphabetically, except the electron mail component which is arranged chronologically.

Manuscripts and drafts of books and stories by Spider Robinson

Series contains material relating to the writing processes of Spider Robinson. Materials includes partial and complete manuscripts, handwritten notes, typeset galleys and proofs for many of Robinson's work including Mindkiller, the Callanhan's series, the Stardance Trilogy, various short stories, Variable Star (written with Robert Heinlein) and Very Hard Choices.

Material regarding NASA

Series contains records pertaining to Jeanne Robinson's involvement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Material relates to her pursuit to enter space as a civilian astronaut and includes correspondence, application material and publicity.

Notebooks

The series consists of 17 hand-written notebooks that contain drafts of Spider Robinson's Writings and ideas as well as some drawings.

Nova Dance Theatre

Series contains records pertaining to the development of the Nova Dance Theatre in Halifax, NS. Material relates to Jeanne Robinson's role at the director and creator of the theatre and includes correspondence, Canada Council grant applications, programing information and publicity.

Other writings

Series consists of drafts of book reviews, proposals, drafts, radio scripts, interviews, and other writings of Spider and Jeanne Robinson other than books and short stories.

Photographs and slides

Series contains photographs, slides and negatives of aspects of dances and dance creation. Photographs BC2148-01 - BC2148-17, slides BC2148-18 - BC2148-64 and negatives portray dances created and performed by Jeanne Robinson and the Nova Dance Theatre, as well as other dancers and companies.

Printed materials

Series consists of a collection of periodicals, mainly of fantasy and science fiction. Most periodicals include only one or two issues of that periodical . In addition, the series includes science fiction convention programs, a newspaper, magazines, science fiction convention programs, and book covers.

Short stories

Series consists of manuscripts of short stories written by Spider Robinson . The manuscripts consist of drafts and are arranged by title.