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John F. Carr Collection #97-041 Journalism
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John
F. Carr Information
Carr-01-00-A
Physical Description:
- John F. Carr’s Curriculum Vitae
- List of the entire John F. Carr Collection
www.Hostigos.com
Carr-01-00-B
Physical Description:
- One copy of “Kalvan: The
Genesis” from the website
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
436 leaves
Carr-01-01
Physical Description:
Missing the title page, this draft starts on page 2 with the Preface. The entire text is bound with a rubber band. Edited copy, the editor’s marks are made with red ink. Page 2 has a post-it note with “dates – 6th” written on it in red ink. There are three post-it flags on the text marking pages 2, 3 and 5.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
447 leaves
Carr-01-02
Physical Description:
This text has no edits or corrections marked on it
including the title page. Text stops
at page 447 with unfinished appendix ii.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
439 leaves
Carr-01-03
Physical Description:
Edited copy corrected by Dennis Frank sent to John F. Carr on February 6th, 2007. Title page also notes this copy has combined the corrections of Dennis Frank, Dwight Decker and Fred Ramsey. Circled below the title on the title page is “Master for Corrections” in black and red ink. The date of February 11th, 2007 is written at the top right corner of the title page. Pages 1 through 149 are held together by rubber band, separating this portion of the text from the rest.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
? Leaves [unusual pagination]
Carr-01-04
Physical Description:
Edited draft of the text corrected by unknown editor. Editor’s marks are in red and black ink. Contains unusual pagination throughout the text.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
447 leaves
Carr-01-05
Physical Description:
Edited copy corrected by Dwight Decker sent to John F. Carr on February 7th, 2007. Editor’s marks are in red ink throughout the text. Text stops at page 447 with unfinished appendix ii.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
452 leaves
Carr-01-06
Physical Description:
Edited copy corrected by Fred Ramsey on February 9th, 2007, as stated on title page in red ink. Editor’s marks are in red ink and blue pencil. Written at the bottom of the title page in black pen is “copyrighted 2007 by John F. Carr.”
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
564 leaves
Carr-02-01
Physical Description:
Edited first draft corrected by Victoria Carr from January 18th to February 6th, 2007. Editor’s marks are in red and black ink. The draft contains Post-it flags for some of the pages with editor’s marks. Several edits in the draft also have pink post-its featuring editor’s remarks on the page of correction. Several sections of the text are separated by paper clips.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
7 leaves
Carr-02-02
Physical Description:
Several edited copies of the chapter content pages for the novel. Editor marks are in black ink. One single page listing chapter 1 to chapter 23 has one post-it flag and post-it notes on the front and back of the page, along with additional penned notes on the back of the page. Another copy of the contents is a three page stapled version with editor marks in black ink. The third copy contains two pages that have been paper clipped together. The editor marks are featured in black ink. Finally there is one loose page that is unedited and lists chapters seven through nine.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
8 leaves
Carr-02-03
Physical Description:
Edited outline for The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper that is dated May 2, 2003. Corrections are marked by red pen. The first page also has brown stains on it.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
7 leaves
Carr-02-04
Physical Description:
This file contains pages 1 – 7 of The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper starting at the title page and ending at chapter contents. The title page has extra notes written by pen saying “Final Draft,” John F Carr’s signature and “corrections by Victoria Carr 2/19 – 2/25.” The editor’s marks are in black and red ink.
7 leaves
Carr-02-05
Physical Description:
Contains an edited copy of the preface and the first page of chapter one for The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper. Unknown editor for this with correction marks in black ink on pages 12 – 15. Pages 16 and 17 have several brown stains on them.
14 leaves
Carr-02-06
Physical Description:
Contains one copy of APPENDIX i, one page unfinished APPENDIX ii (page 447,) and an APPENDIX ii with information. APPENDIX i (pages 440-446) has editor’s marks in red ink and in pencil. Next is a one page unfinished copy of APPENDIX ii (page 447) that says information “To be added.” The second APPENDIX ii (pages 447-452) has been edited with red ink and pencil. The editor is unknown for all of these pages.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
13 leaves
Carr-02-07
Physical Description:
This file contains an edited 11-page chapter outline for The
Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper along with two page content list containing the
title of each chapter for the novel. The
editor is unknown, with corrections in red and black ink.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
6 leaves
Carr-02-08
Physical Description:
This is an edited copy of a book prospectus for John F. Carr’s novel The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper. Corrections by the unknown editor are in red ink through out the text.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
6 leaves
Carr-02-09
Physical Description:
This is an edited Preface for The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper. Written with black ink at the top of the first page is “Alternate Preface.” Unknown editor for this draft, with editor marks in red and black ink.
H. Beam Piper: A Biography [hardcover book]
250 pages
Carr-02-09-A
Physical Description:
A hardcover copy of John F. Carr’s H. Beam Piper: A Biography, published in 2008 by McFarland & Company, Inc. The book is volume 8 of the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series, edited by Donald E. Palumbo and C.W. Sullivan III. It is shelved with other John F. Carr titles in the collection.
Gunpowder God [typescript]
92 leaves
Carr-02-10
Physical Description:
This is a 24,000 word novel proposal for Gunpowder God by Roland J. Green and John F. Carr. The file contains an eight-page outline for the novel and then an eighty three-page sample of the novel.
Gunpowder God [typescript]
4 leaves
Carr-02-11
Physical Description:
This file contains four pages of chapter from the Gunpowder God novel. Editor marks are made by black ink. Written in blue ink at the top of the first page has several notes, include “CUT” that has been circled. There are brown stains on the top left corner of each page from a paper clip.
Gunpowder God [envelope + typescript]
76 leaves
Carr-02-12
Physical Description:
The pages came in yellow priority mail envelope sent to John F. Carr from Roland J. Green, dated September 9, 1989. Contained a two-page letter written by Roland J. Green addressed to Eleanor, explaining this is the Gunpowder God proposal. Followed by the letter is the outline for the novel, and then a sample selection.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
36 leaves
Carr-02-13
Physical Description:
This file contains edited pages of the novel Great Kings’ War in an unusual pagination order. Yellow post-it notes accompany each page that the editor made corrections on with pen or marker. Except for title page, which has no date on it, all other pages on the bottom right hand corner are dated 03/09/2006. The file name for all pages shown on the bottom left hand corner is labeled “Great King’s War INT-P2.indd.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
515 leaves [May have several repeating leaves]
Carr-02-14
Physical Description:
One edited draft of the novel Great King’s War by John F. Carr and Roland Green. Dates of when this draft was printed are 01/09/06, 01/18/06, 01/20/06, 01/23/06 and 01/25/06. The file name for the draft is labeled “Great King’s War INT-P1.indd.” Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. The first page has ”AND ROLAND GREEN” circled with an editors note next to it. There is one green post-it flag that marks page 134 in the draft. The map section in this draft has been left blank.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
516 leaves
Carr-02-15
Physical Description:
One edited draft of the novel Great King’s War by John F. Carr and Roland Green. Dates of when this draft was printed are 01/09/06, 01/18/06, 01/20/06, 01/23/06 and 01/25/06. The file name for the draft is labeled “Great King’s War INT-P1.indd.” Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. Page 45 is marked with a post-it note marked with additional editor notes. Page 482 is marked with a post-it flag. The first page has one yellow post-it flag and one editor’s mark stating “same type size>” next to the names of John F. Carr and Roland Green. The map section in this draft has been left blank.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
516 leaves
Carr-02-16
Physical Description:
One edited draft of the novel Great King’s War by John F. Carr and Roland Green. Dates of when this draft was printed are 01/09/06, 01/18/06, 01/20/06, 01/23/06 and 01/25/06. The file name for the draft is labeled “Great King’s War INT-P1.indd.” Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red and black ink. Post-it flags mark pages 72, 85 and 117 with editor’s marks on those pages. The map section in this draft has been left blank.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
518 leaves
Carr-02-17
Physical Description:
One edited draft of the novel Great King’s War by John F. Carr and Roland Green. Dates of this drafts print are 03/01/06, 03/08/06 and 03/09/06. Two file names appear on the bottom left corner of the draft, “Great King’s War INT-P2-del4.indd” and “Great King’s War INT-P2.indd.” Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. Post-it flags are scattered throughout the draft marking pages with corrections. The maps for the book appear on pages xi-x. The cover page has editor’s marks circling the title and authors names, while in parenthesis “same as cover” has been written.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
633 leaves
Carr-03-01
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the expanded and revised edition of Great Kings’ War by Roland Green and John F. Carr. Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. There are brown stains on the bottom of pages 298 to 314. The draft starts on page i and ends on page 603.
Great Kings’ War [typescript]
627 leaves
Carr-03-02
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the expanded and revised edition of Great Kings’ War by Roland Green and John F. Carr. Editor of this draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in pencil and red ink. The draft starts on page iii and ends on page 603.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
533 leaves
Carr-03-03
Physical Description:
Written across title page in blue marker is “First Draft – Battle of Sauron 06/06/07 J.F.C.” This first draft is not titled War World: the Battle of Sauron, but is titled “Sauron Armageddon.” There are no edits to this draft. The entire draft feature some damage to the paper, possibly do to smoke around all four edges of each page.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
562 leaves
Carr-03-04
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. Edited by Donald Hawthorne, his corrections appear in red ink and marker on the text. The title page features an editor’s mark at the bottom of the page correcting “&” with “and” in red ink.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
446 leaves
Carr-03-05
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. Victoria Alexander copyedited this draft on 06/06/2006, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. Post-it flags mark the pages where the editor has made corrections to the text, although not all corrections are marked with the post-it flags. On the backside of page 321 there is a pink post-it note a to-do list written on it. The dates of when these pages were printed are from 06/05/2006 and 06/07/2006. The file names for these pages are labeled as “Battle of Sauron INT 1P.indd.” Written across the title page on this draft in pen and which has been circled is “Reference Copy.”
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
446 leaves
Carr-03-06
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. Editor of the draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. Post-it flags mark the pages where the editor has made corrections to the text. On page 205 the color of the paper is blue, while the rest of the draft is white. The dates of when these pages were printed are from 11/30/06 and 12/01/06. The file names for these pages are labeled as “Battle of Sauron INT 2P.indd.” The cover page for this draft has “Next to final” written in pen on the top right corner, followed by John F. Carr’s initials.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
446 leaves
Carr-04-01
Physical Description:
Edited draft for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. Editor of the draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink or have been retyped and taped onto the pages. Post-it flags mark the pages where the editor has made corrections to the text, although not all corrections are marked with the post-it flags. The dates of when these pages were printed are from 11/30/06 and 12/01/06. The file names for these pages are labeled as “Battle of Sauron INT 2P.indd.” The cover page has “Note: Please change ornament (------) style.” written in red pen across the top presumably by the editor.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-04-02
Physical Description:
In this folder are two copies of an editor’s correction list for the novel. One copy is complete while the second copy is missing several pages. Both copies however are of the same correction list.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [typescript]
78 leaves
Carr-04-03
Physical Description:
Edited draft in an unusual pagination for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. The color of all the pages is blue, except for one page that is white. Editor of the draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. The dates of when these pages were printed are from 11/30/06 and 12/01/06. The file names for these pages are labeled as “Battle of Sauron INT 2P.indd.”
117 leaves
Carr-04-04
Physical Description:
Incomplete edited draft for the novel War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Donald Hawthorne. Editor of the draft is unknown, while the editor’s marks appear in red ink. Post-it flags mark the pages where the editor has made corrections to the text.
War World: the Battle of Sauron [envelope + typescript + floppy disc]
24 leaves & 1 floppy disc
Carr-04-05
Physical Description:
The envelope is from Don Hawthorne and sent to John F. Carr. Written in blue marker across the envelope says “Battle of Sauron – 1994 (org. filer and outline.) There is one draft of an overview for a novel titled “Cyborg Revolt” and one prologue draft. The floppy disc is labeled “Ven. 4 RVLT.”
Carnifex Mardi Gras [hardcover book]
218 pages
Carr-04-06
Physical Description:
This is a hardcover novel written by John F. Carr and illustrated by Stephen Fabian. There are slight stains on the spine of the cover for the book over the text “MARDI.”
Sticky Fingers [magazine]
Carr-04-07
Physical Description: five magazines
-Sticky Fingers Volume I 1996, put together by John F. Carr. It is in excellent condition, no visible marks or stains on it. The magazine includes the first 6 issues of Sticky Fingers Magazine that were published in 1996.
-Sticky Fingers IV issues 3, 4, 5 and 6. These Single issues are from 1999 and 2000.
Siege of Tarr-Hostigos and Kalvan Kingmaker [dust jacket]
2 dust jackets
Carr-04-08
Physical Description:
These two book covers are in oversized folders housed separately from the Carr Collection boxes. Siege of Tarr-Hostigos and Kalvan Kingmaker are both authored by John F. Carr. The cover artist for these two dust jackets is Alan Gutierrez. The actual books are currently in circulation at the Friedsam Memorial Library at St. Bonaventure University. The Friedsam Memorial Library added these dust jackets to the Carr Collection. The call #’s for these two books at the Friedsam Library are:
-Kalvan Kingmaker: Call
# PS3553.A7632 K35 2000
-Siege of Tarr-Hostigos: Call #: PS3553.A7632 S43 2003
Kalvan Kingmaker [hardcover book]
461 pages
Carr-04-09
Physical Description:
This is a First edition copy of the novel, which was limited to 1,000 copies. Pequod Press published this novel in 2000. The artist for the dust jacket artwork is Alan Gutierrez. No visible damage or markings to the pages or dust jacket. The Friedsam Memorial Library added this novel to the Carr Collection.
Siege of Tarr-Hostigos [hardcover-book]
468 pages
Carr-04-10
Physical Description:
This is a First edition copy of the novel, which was limited to 1,000 copies. Pequod Press published this novel in 2003. The artist for the dust jacket artwork is Alan Gutierrez. No visible damage or markings to the pages or dust jacket. The Friedsam Memorial Library added this novel to the Carr Collection.
The Belly River Riddle [loose paper]
14 pages
Carr-04-11
Physical Description:
The original folder containing these pages was labeled “The Belly River Riddle (Dinosaur Graveyard)-(The Hell creek Catastrophe).”
-The contents include one page from the May 17th, 1976 TIME magazine. (Page 57-58) One of the main articles in the magazine cut out is a story labeled “Hot-Blooded Dinosaurs?”
- The second and last item in the folder is 13 pages photocopied from the book “Dinosaurs: Their Discovery & Their World” by Edwin H. Colbert.
The Belly River Riddle [spiral notebook]
22 pages
Carr-04-12
Physical Description:
The cover description of the green notebook is “dri-point Theme Book. In black pen written across the top of the cover is “Belly River Riddle.” Each page in the notebook is a rough draft or summary of the chapters written in pen. There are side-notes on almost every page going along with the chapter summaries.
Dance of the Dwarves: Part Three - the Year of the Clown [typescript]
79 leaves
Carr-04-13
Physical Description:
This is an edited draft of “Dance of the Dwarves” by John F. Carr. The draft starts on page 149 and ends on page 228. The folder the draft originally came in was labeled “The Year of the Clown.” It is unsure if that is the name of the entire story, with “Dance of the Dwarves” only being one section of it. The edges of every page feature smoke damage to an extent.
Labyrinth of Damour [typescript]
300 leaves
Carr-04-14
Physical Description:
This is an edited draft of the story “Labyrinth of Damour” by John. F. Carr. Every page has three holes cut out on the left hand side by a three-hole puncher. The editor is unknown while the editor’s marks are in black pen.
Ophidian Conspiracy Sequel [typescript]
13 leaves
Carr-04-15
Physical Description:
Thirteen page edited selection of an untitled novel by John. F. Carr. The original folder containing this selection featured the title “Ophidian Sequel” in black ink. The editor of the selection is unknown, while the editor’s marks are in black ink. Smoke damage is visible along the edges of every page.
Pain Gain [miscellaneous]
Carr-04-16
Physical Description:
This file contains three items that originally listed as “Pain Gain Promo Stuff” upon arrival to the John. F. Carr Collection.
-Book Cover of Pain Gain on cardboard paper.
-Two copies of a monthly promo pamphlet for Major Book’s publication. John F. Carr’s novel Pain Gain is featured as one of the four top books being promoted for the August promotion pamphlet.
The Pie-Eyed Piper of Hamelin House [typescript]
53 leaves
Carr-04-17
Physical Description:
This 53-page draft by John F Carr is approximately 14,250 words. There is no visible damage to the pages. The draft originally was stored in a first-class United States Post Office envelope sent on July 27th, 1989.
The envelope was sent from:
IASFM
To:
John F. Carr
Science Fiction as Viewed from Down Under [typescript]
Carr-04-18
Physical Description:
Two edited copies of Science Fiction as Viewed from Down Under by John F. Carr. Page one for each draft states the story is approximately 2,500 words. Several of the pages in copy feature visible smoke damage along the edges of the pages.
Untitled Novel (Circa 1969) [spiral notebook]
Carr-04-19
Physical Description:
This is a purple spiral notebook, 11 IN. x 8 ½ IN. with 80 sheets. This notebook features an untitled novel draft by John F. Carr and Fred Longworth. The draft is incomplete, as it is handwritten chapter summaries or outlines. There are several loose cotton papers in the front of the notebook that are the first pages and chapters for the novel outline. Every page in the notebook show water damage to an extent, located at the top half of each page. The writing on the pages however is still legible.
Yellow Matter Custard [typescript]
53 leaves
Carr-04-20
Physical Description:
53-page edited draft by John F. Carr, features black pen marks by the editor throughout the draft. All the pages except the first page have been numbered on the top right corner of each page by black pen. The top of the backside of the last page has a rust-colored stain. The top left corner of the first page has a sticker that says:
“John F. Carr
Member SFWA
This draft originally came in a yellow United States Post
Office priority mail
envelope mailed from
To:
John F. Carr
From:
John F. Carr
Member SFWA
Camden Benares Files [loose paper + typescript]
Carr-05-01
15 leaves
Physical Description:
These files all relate to the writer Camden Benares. There are several different items grouped together in this file
- Open Letter to Clarence Kelly, F.B.I. Director by
- Open Letter to the staff and
management of Publishers Services by
- Open Letter to Jimmy Carter by
- Photocopy of Forthcoming Titles from an unknown source, featuring Zen Without Zen Masters by Camden Benares
- One page newsletter or flyer titled Zenarchy by Kerry Thornley
- Photocopy of a biographical form filled out by Camden Benares for the 1976-1977 Edition of Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans.
- Photocopied three page guide for
conspiracies titled The Conspiracy Directory
- Photocopied picture of a man that might be Camden Benares and shows his name and address at the bottom right corner of the picture.
- Four yellow page copies of a flier relating to eastern religions.
- Photocopy of a page from an unknown book featuring a picture of Adam Weishaupt, with text underneath that says “Adam Weishaupt, chief of the German Illuminati.
- One page typescript essay on
Computers for the National Association for the Advancement of Computerized
Intelligence NAACI.
- One page flier from the DNA
Society scheming out marketing ideas for the new novel Illuminatus! By
Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea.
Crying Clown Celebration [typescript]
Carr-05-02
362 leaves
Physical Description:
Edited draft by John F. Carr and Camden Benares.
The story starts on page 1 and ends on page 362.
The editor of this draft is unknown while the editor’s marks appear in
black ink and pencil. The heading of
each page features “
Crying Clown Celebration [typescript]
Carr-05-03
363 leaves
Physical Description:
Edited draft by John F. Carr and Camden Benares.
The story starts on page 1 and ends on page 362.
However there is an extra page after 362 that is numbered page 357, this
page does not correspond with the first page 357 in the draft.
The editor of this draft is unknown while the editor’s marks appear in
black ink. The heading of each page features “
Eastern Passage [typescript]
Carr-05-04
Unusual Pagination
Physical Description:
This draft of “Eastern Passage” by John F. Carr and
Camden Benares is unfinished. The
heading on the title page is “Camden Benares and John F. Carr –
Eastern Passage [typescript]
Carr-05-05
Unusual Pagination
Physical Description:
This edited draft of “Eastern Passage” by John F. Carr
and Camden Benares is unfinished. Chapters
7, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 17 are in this file. The
editor for these sections is unknown, while the editor’s marks are in black
pen. The heading on each page is “
Eastern Passage [typescript]
Carr-05-06
Unusual Pagination
Physical Description:
This file holds edited drafts of several chapters from “Eastern Passage” and an unfinished chapter plot summary. The edited chapters are chapter 6, 8, 11, 12, 15 and 16. The chapter summaries start with chapter 4 and end on the epilogue.
Eastern Passage [typescript + note card]
Carr-05-07
Unusual Pagination
Physical Description:
These files were originally bound with a blue cover that
was titled “Clerical Kit” for the “Eastern Passage” story.
The files are split into three sections.
First is a typed three page Prologue for the draft.
The second section is a six-page edited draft of chapter two for the
story. The paper used for the six
pages is recycled paper; with the story text typed on the backside of old paper.
The edits for this chapter have been corrected with a typewriter.
The third section is a full chapter-by-chapter summary for the story.
It features handwritten edits and notes from either John F. Carr and or
Camden Benares. In the chapter
summary section is a note card which features handwritten notes about the
storyline, the author of this note card is unclear.
Surface Disturbance [typescript]
Carr-05-08
224 leaves
Physical Description:
Edited draft by John F. Carr and Camden Benares.
There are two items in this folder, first a four page glossary of terms,
then the title page + draft. The
glossary of terms is on brown stained paper.
The heading on each page is “
Correspondence – a to z [typed pages]
Carr-05-09
Physical Description:
· Three letters between John F. Carr and E.R. Stewart. Two of the letters are from Stewart, typed to Carr on October 12th, 1995, and December 4th, 1995. The third letter is from Carr to Stewart, typed on February 1st, 1996.
Correspondence - Green [typed pages]
Carr-05-10
Physical Description:
These letters are from John F. Carr and Roland Green. The dates of these letters range from 1982 to 1987. The letters tend to focus on the Lord Kalvan series of novels that John F. Carr and Roland Green were writing together. Aside from their letters, there is a fan mail letter, a black and white sketch related to the Kalvan series, and a photograph of Roland Green’s family. There is smoke or fire damage to most of the letters in this folder along the outside edges of each piece of paper.
Science Fiction Writers of
Carr-05-11
Physical Description:
·
1976 Science Fiction Writers of America membership directory lists
John F. Carr’s old address in
The Transtemporal Man [typescript]
Carr-05-12
34 leaves
Physical
Description:
Two items are contained in this file
- One 33-page edited draft of “The Transtemporal Man” by John F. Carr. Victoria Alexander Carr edited this draft on November 5th, 2007, and the corrections are in red ink.
- One page cover letter from John F. Carr to Dennis Frank. The cover letter discusses John F. Carr’s progress on the story, and asks Dennis Frank to make his own corrections to the draft and send them back to John F. Carr. The cover letter is dated November 7th, 2007.
Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) [magazines]
Carr-05-13
Physical Description:
A collection of issues of the Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America, a quarterly publication of which John F. Carr was the editor. The issues are shelved with the other John F. Carr titles in the collection. A list of issues is filed in the main collection.
Issues of the Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America
in the collection:
·
Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of
·
Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of
§
Features several stories by John F. Carr and one by Camden Benares
·
Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of
Great Kings’ War [paperback]
Carr-05-14
Physical Description:
One paperback copy of Great Kings’ War by John F. Carr and Roland Green. An Ace Original publication, published in March 1985. The book’s condition is tattered and torn. It is missing about the first 65 pages of the novel. There are notes written in pen on many pages from John F. Carr.
Paratime Universe [typescript]
Carr-05-15
21 leaves
Physical Description:
These files contain research or background material for stories or novels related to the Paratime Universe. The notes cover information on: Commercial regulations, trading firms, commercial resident agents, citizenship, military, fourth level societies, first level societies, Bureau of Psychological Hygiene, cities, religion, and key characters. There are written notes and check marks as well on many of the pages.
The Last Cavalier [typescript]
Carr-05-16
Physical Description:
This is a book prospectus for The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper by John F. Carr. The file includes the book prospectus, chapter outline, 35 page draft of the novel and a second short sample draft of the novel. Victoria Alexander Carr edited these pages.
War World: The
Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-05-17
8 leaves
Physical
Description:
This is an eight
page list of proposals / corrections made by Jonathon King for John F. Carr and
Don Hawthorne’s War World: The
War World: The
Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-05-18
Physical
Description:
This file contains
three sections: email from Mark Graves from Ad Astra Games, his list of
proposals / corrections for War World: The Battle of Sauron, and notes on
distances between worlds in the War World universe.
War
World: The Battle of Sauron [hardcover]
Carr-05-19
Physical
Description:
This is a hardcover edition of War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Don Hawthorne. This is a first edition copy, printed by Pequod Press in 2007.
This title is filed with other hardcover copies of works
by John F. Carr.
War
World: The Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-05-20
Physical
Description:
This is a draft of War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Don Hawthorne. Written on the cover of the draft in pen is “Final Corrected Gallery. With corrections added. Returned to Desktop Miracles on 7/16/07. JFC.”
War World: The
Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-05-21
Physical
Description:
This is a copy-edited draft of War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Don Hawthorne. Written in ink on the title page is “1st Version – Copy Edited by Don Hawthorne.” Corrections in the text appear in black and red ink. This draft was printed on June 6th, 2006.
War World: The
Battle of Sauron [typescript]
Carr-05-22
Physical
Description:
This is a copy-edited draft of War World: The Battle of Sauron by John F. Carr and Don Hawthorne. Written in ink on the title page is “1st Version – received 6/2006 – 1 copy to Victoria Alexander – 1 copy to Don Hawthorne – 1 copy to J.F.C.” And on the bottom of the title page is “Copy Edited by J.F.C.” Edits to this draft appear in red ink, and are marked with red post-it flags. The draft was printed on June 6th, 2006.
Ophidian Conspiracy Legal Papers [typescript]
Carr-06-01
Physical Description:
Documents concerning the purchase of John F. Carr’s first novel, The Ophidian Conspiracy, by publisher Major Books. Includes signed purchase agreement, purchase vouchers, and statements concerning the book’s sales. The documents bear discolored and brittle edges from fire damage.
Ophidian Conspiracy [miscellaneous]
Carr-06-02
Physical Description:
From a folder labeled “Ophidian Conspiracy Stuff.” Includes 3 reviews for The Ophidian Conspiracy, a jacket for The Ophidian Conspiracy, 2 jackets for Pain Gain, and a flyer for Carnifex Mardis Gras.
Pain Gain Proposal [typescript]
Carr-06-03
Physical Description:
The original proposal and outline for John F. Carr’s novel, originally titled Psychwar I but published as Pain Gain in 1976. 61 pages total, as sent to Evan McMannas at Major Books.
Pain Gain Documents [typescript]
Carr-06-04
Physical Description:
The contents of a folder labeled “Pain Gain.” The documents concern the deal with Major Books on the publication of Pain Gain by John F. Carr. The documents exhibit smoke and fire damage.
Pain Gain Manuscript [typescript]
Carr-06-05
201 leaves
Physical Description:
This is John F. Carr’s copy of the original manuscript for Pain Gain, originally titled Psychwar I, as sent to the publisher. The manuscript is dated 1/8/08 and signed by the author. All corrections are made in the author’s hand.
Great Kings’ War Final Printout [typescript]
Carr-06-06
633 leaves
Physical Description:
633 loose sheets signed by John F. Carr and labeled, “Final printout of Revised Great Kings’ War.” No editing marks appear on this document. The document has been spread into 3 folders, labeled Carr-06-06-A, B, and C.
Coming of the Eye: A War World Novel [typescript]
Carr-06-07
175 leaves
Physical Description:
A group of three printouts, each titled Coming of the Eye: A War World Novel, the original title of War World: the Battle of Sauron, by John F. Carr and Don Hawthorne. The first printout, 61 pages, is signed by John F. Carr and labeled “Original Battle of Sauron draft, approx. 1996.” This printout includes the prologue and chapters 1-6 of the novel. The second printout, 90 pages, includes the prologue and chapters 1-9 of the novel. The third printout, 24 pages, includes the prologue and chapter 1 with chapter 1 formatted into 2 subsections.
H. Beam Piper: A Biography Chapter 30 [typescript]
Carr-06-08
72 leaves
Physical Description:
Unbound sheets labeled “Chapter Thirty: Home at Last.” Signed by John F. Carr on 01/09/08 and labeled “More H. Beam Piper: A Biography chapters… red corrections by Victoria Alexander-Carr.” Appears to be chapters 30-36 as well as the first page of chapter 37 of the biography.
The Belly River Riddle [typescript]
Carr-06-09
64 leaves
Physical Description:
The typescript of one of John F. Carr’s unpublished works, The Belly River Riddle. Approximately 64 pages, including 3 illustrations by Bob Naylor. The work is 18 chapters long, but only the first 4 chapters are completed. The rest of the chapters are represented by one-page summaries. The pages are discolored and the edges charred from fire damage.
Labyrinth [typescript]
Carr-06-10
300 leaves
Physical Description:
A box containing a manuscript sent from Major Books to John F. Carr containing the manuscript for an unpublished work titled Labyrinth. The postage on the box reads:
Special 4th Class
From: MB Books
432 Park Ave. So.
NY NY 10016
To: John F. Carr
10512 Yarmouth Ave.
Granada Hills
This document is split between two folders, labeled Carr-06-10-A and B.
The Pie-Eyed Piper Manuscript [typescript]
Carr-06-11
53 leaves
Physical Description:
A brown manuscript folder containing the manuscript for an unpublished work titled The Pie-Eyed Piper, by John F. Carr. Signed by the author and labeled, “Clown Cycle story written in late 1970s… (never sold).” The edges of the folder are singed from fire damage, and the pages of the manuscript are discolored, presumably by age and smoke damage.
Camden Benares’ Notebook [handwritten note and typescript]
Carr-06-12
Physical Description:
The contents of a maroon binder labeled “The Gentle
Folk” in worn letters. Note written and signed on first page by John F. Carr
reads, “Camden Benares’ original notebook for the novel Surface
Disturbance, with notes and text… Novel sold to Laser books, but never
published as Laser went out of business before book was published. 1/8/08” A
note written on yellow legal pad paper was found in the front pocket of the
binder. It bears a label from John F. Carr that reads, “
Surface Disturbance manuscript [typescript]
Carr-06-13
219 leaves
Physical Description:
The contents of a blue plastic file folder with the label
torn off. Appears to be a manuscript for the unpublished novel Surface
Disturbance, by Carr and
Our Lady Marilyn [typescript]
Carr-06-14
32 leaves
Physical Description:
The contents of a file folder labeled “Our Lady
Marilyn.” Seems to be a manuscript for a short story of the same name by Carr
and
Ice Age [typescript]
Carr-06-15
71 leaves
Physical Description:
The contents of a file folder labeled “Ice Age.”
Approximately 71 pages bearing water and smoke damage. Appears to be a
manuscript for a story by Carr and
The Return of Space Viking [typescript]
Carr-06-16
236 leaves
Physical Description:
Approximately 236 loose sheets bearing some damage from water and fire. Appears to be a manuscript for a work titled The Return of Space Viking. Signed by John F. Carr and labeled, “Space Viking 1st draft, approx. 1982.” Some of the pages of this manuscript appear out of order.
The Ides of March [typescript]
Carr-06-17
71 leaves
Physical Description:
Loose papers titled The Ides of March, by John F. Carr and Steven Carr. Approximately 71 typed pages with editing in black pen, as well as some arithmetic on the front that appears to work out how many words are in the story. There seem to be many alternate sections/chapters in this manuscript.
Nightfriend [typescript]
Carr-06-18
24 leaves
Physical Description:
The contents of a folder labeled “Nightfriend.” Contains a story proposal and a manuscript for a work titled Nightfriend: A Horseclans Story, by John F. Carr and Roland J. Green. The proposal is four pages long and the story is twenty pages long. The edges of the papers are charred and brittle from fire damage.
Unknown [typescript]
Carr-06-19
13 leaves
Physical Description:
13 loose pages with 3 hole punches. They appear to be chapter 5 of a work, but there is no further label, so the title and author of the work are unknown. The pages are slightly discolored by smoke.
Carnifex: 2084 [miscellaneous]
12 leaves
Carr-07-01
Physical Description:
The contents of a file folder labeled “Carnifex: 2084.” The contents are a collection of original templates and flyers for John F. Carr’s novel, Carnifex Mardi Gras. A second file folder is inside, labeled “Loons ads—2nd one (with dwarf) never used.” The contents of these folders bear some amount of water damage.
Published Books by John F. Carr [books and typed list]
Carr-07-02
Physical Description:
A collection of published books either authored or edited by John F. Carr. These books are shelved with the other John F. Carr titles in the collection. A list of titles is filed in the main collection.
Titles authored by Carr
· The Ophidian Conspiracy
· Pain Gain
Titles edited by Carr
· Nebula Award Stories: Sixteen
· Guns of Darkness: There Will be War, volume VI
Published Books by
Carr-07-03
Physical Description:
A collection of published books by Camden Benares, John F. Carr’s close friend and colleague. These books are shelved with the other John F. Carr titles in the collection. A list of titles is filed in the main collection.
Titles by
·
Common Sense Tarot: The Complete Guide to Tarot
· A Handful of Zen
· Zen ohne Zen-Meister (German translation of Zen without Zen Masters)
Kalvan Kingmaker / Gunpowder God manuscript [typescript]
360 pages
Carr-07-04
Physical Description:
The contents of a file folder labeled, “K.K. First Draft.” The outside of the folder is signed and labeled, “Original first half of Gunpowder God original MS…” On page 1 of the document, a label written in blue ink reads, “Kalvan Kingmaker p-1 to 360, Gunpowder God p-361-627.” A label signed in black ink by John F. Carr and dated 4/26/08 reads: “Wow! I found part of it. The typescript of the first half of the original Gunpowder God written between 1986 & 1988… All corrections and notes are in my hand.”
Kalvan Kingmaker: working first draft [typescript]
Carr-07-05
Physical Description:
A set of paper-clipped loose sheets titled “Kalvan Kingmaker.” A note written and signed by John F. Carr in red pen comments, “This is the working complete (first) draft of Kalvan Kingmaker, with my corrections and additions as of September 3rd, 2000.” Below this note, in black, he adds, “and additions of Sept 21, 2000-Oct-Jan 1.” Another note signed and dated 9/26/08 in black pen reads, “I found this with Gunpowder God original MS.” The draft does not seem to be complete, for it is missing pages 40-100. Extensive additions and corrections are made to this draft in red pen.
Unidentified Kalvan draft [typescript]
Carr-07-06
Physical Description:
Two groups of paper-clipped loose sheets, labeled “II” and “III,” respectively. They appear to be chapters or sections of chapters from one of the Lord Kalvan novels, but no further identifying label is present on them. It is possible that they go with the previously listed Kalvan Kingmaker material. The drafts are edited in blue pen.
Ophidian Conspiracy notecards [4x6 notecards]
7 cards
Carr-07-07
Physical Description:
A set of 7 handwritten notecards, signed and dated 4/27/08 by John F. Carr, “Notes for The Ophidian Conspiracy 1974.”
Piper Story Intros [typescript]
Carr-07-08
Physical Description:
The contents of a folder labeled, “Piper Story Intros.” The folder contains various introductions to works on H. Beam Piper, including works titled: “Empire,” “The Return,” “The Keeper,” “Paratime Introduction,” “Uller Uprising,” and “The Worlds of H. Beam Piper.” The pages are slightly discolored due to smoke damage, and they also bear damage from being held to together by a badly rusted paperclip.
Probability of Success: 0.998 [typescript]
71 pages
Carr-07-09
Physical Description:
A red, clear-front manuscript folder that contains a short story titled “Probability of Success: 0.998.” It is signed and dated 4/25/08 by John F. Carr, with a note that reads: “Written in early 1970s by myself and brother, Steve. I don’t know that it was ever submitted—not too happy with it.” All corrections are in Carr’s hand in black pen. This work appears to be connected with another document in the collection written by Carr and his brother and titled “The Ides of March.”
The Dance of the Dwarfs Review [magazine]
1 sheet
Carr-07-10
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “Crying Clown Cele.” One sheet torn from a magazine, identified in blue pen as being Science Fiction Review #43, from the summer of 1982. The page contains a short review by Darrell Schweitzer of a chapter of one of John F. Carr’s upcoming novels. The chapter is identified as “The Dance of the Dwarfs.” This chapter is listed in the beginning of Carnifex Mardi Gras as being part of the novel.
Publisher Correspondence 1984-89 [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-11
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “Publisher Correspondence.” The contents are a collection of letters written by John F. Carr and many other individuals. The letters received by Carr include letter from 7 different publishers, his agent, his friend and colleague Roland Green, and Alan Gutierrez, the artist who drew the cover art for many of Carr’s novels. The topics of the letters deal almost exclusively with Carr’s various literary projects, most notably Kalvan Kingmaker and an unpublished work referred to as The Thunder of Iron Horsemen. The letters are semi-organized in a backwards-chronological order, beginning with 1989 and ending with 1984, although there are letters that fall out of order. Also included in the folder are agreements with publishers concerning the sale of books and articles. Several contracts regarding these sales are included in the folder as well. Some of the contents of this folder are very badly fire damaged: these papers have been placed in their own file within the folder.
Letters—1996 [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-12
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “Letters—1996.” The file contains various correspondences between John F. Carr and others regarding business as well as Sticky Fingers. There are also handwritten notes from friends. Most of the letters are dated 1996, as the file’s label indicates, however there are some exceptions that are dated 1997.
Letters—1999 [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-13
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “Letters—1999.” The contents of the file are correspondences that relate almost exclusively to Sticky Fingers. The file also includes some flyers for Sticky Fingers and newspaper clippings.
Letters [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-14
Physical Description:
Another file of correspondences relating almost exclusively to Sticky Fingers. Many of the letters are dated 1999; the file seems to be a continuation of “Letters—1999.”
Correspondence 2001—Kalvan [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-15
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “Correspondence 2001.” The file contains a collection of correspondences in the forms of letters and email printouts. The subjects of most of the letters are related to the Lord Kalvan novels, ranging from friends’ comments on the already completed novels to updates on the progress of Carr’s current Lord Kalvan project. The original file also contained correspondences relating to Carr’s work on his biography of H. Beam Piper. These correspondences have been sorted into their own file, labeled “Correspondence 2001—Piper.”
Correspondence 2001—Piper [miscellaneous]
Carr-07-16
Physical Description:
More of the contents from the file folder labeled “Correspondence 2001.” This file contains more of the collection of letters and email printouts from the original file. This file contains correspondences sorted from the original file that deal almost exclusively with John F. Carr’s work on his biography of H. Beam Piper. The rest of the correspondences from the original file may be found in the previously listed file labeled “Correspondence 2001—Kalvan.”
Crying Clown Celebration outline [typescript]
79 leaves
Carr-07-17
Physical Description:
This file contains two sets of loose sheets. The first set
is titled, “The Crying Clown Celebration: a novel of the future.” This set
is signed and dated 4/25/08 by John F. Carr, with a note that reads: “Original
for agent outline and story done in 1978 or ’79, for proposal book (octet) The
Crying Clown Celebration. This was to be our breakout series and we worked
on the background/setting/future history starting 1975/76 and we were still
working on it until
The Crying Clown Saga [typescript]
5 leaves
Carr-07-18
Physical Description:
A set of two short articles written by John F. Carr. The first, titled “The Crying Clown Saga or Publish or Perish,” is two pages long and deals with Carr’s annoyance at the books that publishers choose to buy and publish. Edits are made to this draft with blue pen. The second article, titled “The Crying Clown Saga: So you want to be a SF Star,” is 3 pages long and deals with the same theme. Carr signs it at the top with the note “false start.” Edits are made on this draft by Carr in black pen.
The First Book of Phillip character descriptions [photocopied typescript]
2 leaves
Carr-07-19
Physical Description:
A photocopy of a 2-page list of characters in The First Book of Phillip, the first of eight novels in The Crying Clown Celebration. The list includes a physical description of each of the major characters and some of the minor characters in the novel, organized by order of appearance in the novel.
Crying Clown Celebration Draft [typescript]
362 leaves
Carr-07-20
Physical Description:
A set of loose sheets titled “The Crying Clown
Celebration: The First Book of Phillip.” On top of the sheets is a smaller
piece of paper with a penciled note that reads: “CCC, Geneaology Chart,
Fitz’s grandfather is Fitzgerald Baker.” Below this note, in pen, is a note
signed and dated 4/26/08 by John F. Carr that reads: “4th or 5th
draft from approx. 1997-1998, when we went back to work on the ‘Clown Cycle’
after
Rainbow Run [miscellaneous]
103 leaves
Carr-07-21
Physical Description:
The contents of a file folder labeled “Rainbow Run.” Includes:
· loose sheets signed and dated 4/29/08 by John F. Carr with a note: “Original chpt. #1 written by JFC with editorial corrections by Camden Benares. Written by alternating chapters from eachother.”
· some diagrams and loose spiral notebook sheets that appear to correspond with chapter 1.
· a green notebook labeled “Affinity Factor” on the cover. Page 1 is signed and dated 4/27/08 by Carr with a note: “Original 1979/80 JFC notes for Rainbow Run, original title The Affinity Factor.”
· paper-clipped loose sheets labeled “Rainbow Run—Terms and concepts in no particular order.” They are signed by Carr and labeled: “Notes taken and written by JFC.”
· a set of 9 loose sheets dated 4/27/08 by Carr with a note: “Original proposal outline of first 4 chapters.”
· a group of loose sheets signed and dated 4/27/08 by Carr with a note: “Photocopy of the first 5 chapters and remaining chapter outline of Rainbow Run finally finished in 1996 by C.B. and rewritten by JFC in 2002. Never sold.”
Rainbow Run draft [typescript]
280 leaves
Carr-07-22
Physical Description:
A stapled packet and a set of approximately 280 loose
sheets. The packet is signed and dated 4/26/08 by John F. Carr with a note: “
Carr-07-23
Physical Description:
From a file folder labeled “
Dream Lover [typescript]
120 leaves
Carr-07-24
Physical Description:
A light blue manuscript folder containing a document labeled, “An original screenplay copyright 1991 by Camden Benares.” The screenplay is titled “Dream Lover.”
Carnifex Mardis Gras dust jacket photo [photograph]
Carr-08-01
Physical Description:
A large photo of John F. Carr printed on cardboard. The photo is covered with a piece of tissue paper with lines drawn on it, appearing to mark how the photo should be cropped and/or resized. There is a note written in blue pen on the tissue paper that reads, “photo for DJ.” On the back of the cardboard, Carr has signed a note in black pen that reads, “Original photo for Carnifex Mardis Gras dust jacket. 1/9/2008.”
Carnifex Mardis Gras original manuscript, part 1 [typescript]
57 leaves
Carr-08-02
Physical Description:
Loose sheets bearing the title “Carnifex Mardi Gras, by John F. Carr.” On the title page, there is a handwritten note, signed and dated 5/12/08 by Carr, that reads: “Original ms. for Carnifex Mardi Gras; part one. All corrections by JFC circa 1981…” The pages exhibit minor discoloration from smoke and water damage.
Carnifex Mardis Gras original manuscript, part 2 [typescript]
Carr-08-03
Physical Description:
Loose sheets bearing the title “Chapter One” at the top of the first page. The first page is also signed and dated 5/12/08 by John F. Carr with a note that reads: “Original ms of part II of Carnifex Mardi Gras… originally written in 1980 as a standalone story. All corrections by JFC.” The document is extensively edited in black pen.
The Crying Clown Rites, part 2 [typescript]
90 leaves
Carr-08-04
Physical Description:
Loose sheets bearing the title “The Crying Clown Rites, part two” on the first page. John F. Carr has also written and signed a note on the title page that reads: “Original title for Carnifex Mardi Gras. This is the final ms I believe. All Black corrections are by JFC circa 1981… P.S. There were 4 parts to this ms. One was sold to ‘Fantasy Book’”. The pages of the manuscript are slightly discolored from smoke and water damage.
Siren’s Song, part 4 [typescript]
23 leaves
Carr-08-05
Physical Description:
Numbered loose sheets beginning at 229 bearing the title
“Siren’s Song, part 4” on the first page. John F. Carr has also written
and signed a note on the title page that reads: “Part IV of Carnifex Mardi
Gras. Written in 1981 especially for the novel, after
Crying Clown Celebration Outline [typescript]
44 leaves
Carr-08-06
Physical Description:
An outline written by John F. Carr and Camden Benares for their planned series of novels known collectively as The Crying Clown Celebration. The outline contains plot summaries for the eight planned books in the series. On the title page, Carr has written and signed a note that reads: “Very early (late 70s) book outline of the Crying Clown octet.”
Crying Clown Celebration Draft: a Legacy of Sex, Death, and Charisma [typescript]
approx. 215 leaves
Carr-08-07
Physical Description:
A set of typed loose sheets bearing the heading “ONE.” The first sheet is signed by John F. Carr with a note that reads: “Draft of Crying Clown Celebration: A Legacy of Sex, Death, and Charisma (incomplete).” It is difficult to tell the exact number of pages in the document, for the pages are out of order. No editing marks are present on the draft.
The First Book of Phillip original first draft manuscript [typescript]
266 leaves
Carr-08-08
Physical Description:
A 266-page document with a title page that reads: “The
First Book of Phillip, by Camden Benares and John F. Carr.” Two notations
appear on the title page in red pen. The first reads, “First draft 11/80,”
and the second reads, “Original.” In black pen, John F. Carr has
signed and dated a note that reads: “5/22/08. Corrections by
Rainbow Run excerpts [typescript]
Carr-08-09
Physical Description:
A set of loose sheets bearing the heading “CHAPTER NINE” on the first page. John F. Carr has also written and signed a note on the first page that reads: “Rainbow Run excerpts,” referring to a novel written by himself and Camden Benares that was completed but never sold or published. The document begins with chapter nine on what is labeled page 96, and it ends at page 255, but there are many sections of pages out of order, so it is difficult to tell the exact length of the document. No editing marks appear in the draft.
Lord Kalvan sequel notes [handwritten notes]
5 leaves
Carr-08-10
Physical Description:
A set of 5 pages torn from a spiral notebook. Notes appear on the back and front of these pages in black pen. At the top of the first page, John F. Carr has signed and dated a note that reads: “5/1/08. Very early (1983-1984) notes and thoughts on Kalvan sequel. These are the original notes! Discovered in old desk…” Carr is most likely referring to the first sequel to H. Beam Piper’s Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen, Great King’s War, written by Carr and Roland Green. The notes contain ideas and definitions for terms, people, and places, as well as descriptions of potential characters and events.
Kalvan Kingmaker altered page proofs [fax]
6 leaves
Carr-08-11
Physical Description:
A fax from David Prentice to John F. Carr dated 1/9/01. On the cover sheet, Carr has signed and dated a note that reads: “5/4/08. First Kalvan Kingmaker page proofs with transmittal concerning last minute changes.” The note on the cover sheet from Prentice to Carr reads: “Following are the 5 page alts you had us make. If they are ok we can proceed. Please fax back ok. Thank you.” The following fax is 5 copied page proofs from the novel Kalvan Kingmaker. The first page is marked “OK” in pen, presumably by Carr.
Kalvan Kingmaker design order forms [typescript & printouts]
12 leaves
Carr-08-12
Physical Description:
A set of 3 order forms for the design of John F. Carr’s novel, Kalvan Kingmaker, with samples of the potential designs included. The forms are from a company called Desktop Miracles, and they outline 3 possible designs for the appearance of the novel. There is one form for the cover design, and two forms for the interior design. Following the forms are samples of the potential designs, one of which is marked “A.” On one of the interior design order forms, design A is underlined in red pen, possibly indicating that this is the design that Carr chose for the appearance of his novel.
Kalvan Kingmaker page proofs [typescript]
460 leaves
Carr-08-13
Physical Description:
A complete set of page proofs for the first edition of the novel Kalvan Kingmaker, by John F. Carr. The document is approximately 460 pages long and exhibits no editing marks. It is possible that this document could be the final proof of the novel before it went into print.
Original manuscript of “Piper,” by M.E. Knerr [typescript]
253 leaves
Carr-08-14
Physical Description:
A set of badly damaged loose sheets with a title page that reads, “PIPER, by M.E. Knerr, copyright 1983 by M.E. Knerr.” A signed note from John F. Carr explains that this is the original manuscript of an unpublished biography of H. Beam Piper written by Piper’s friend Mike Knerr, of which there are only two copies known to exist. Carr makes extensive use of this document in his book H. Beam Piper: a Biography. The manuscript is extensively edited in blue, green, and black ink. Carr’s note goes on to explain that the manuscript was badly damaged by smoke, fire, and water, during a house/office fire in 1999. The manuscript was discovered in a pile of papers and boxes that the firemen had thrown from Carr’s window in order to get rid of combustibles. The 253-page manuscript is therefore very fragile, and the pages have been placed in plastic sleeves for their protection. This document should be handled with great care.
The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper [typescript]
Carr-08-15
Physical Description:
A pair of documents each titled “The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper.” On the first page of the first document, there is a signed note from John F. Carr that reads: “Various bits and pieces of Piper bio that turned up when I searched for Knerr ms.” The first document is a printout of John F. Carr’s article titled “The Last Cavalier: H. Beam Piper.” The second document is an incomplete, unedited manuscript of Carr’s Piper biography that was published with the title H. Beam Piper: A Biography. This manuscript, initially bearing the same title as the shorter article, includes acknowledgements, dedication, preface, chapter 1, page 1 of chapter 2, and endnotes.
H. Beam Piper: A Biography appendix [typescript]
32 leaves
Carr-08-16
Physical Description:
An edited manuscript of the appendices for Carr’s book H. Beam Piper: A Biography. The four appendices cover the page range of 492-524 in the book, and they include a log of stories written by H. Beam Piper, a short piece by Piper written for a fan on his future history, an essay by Carr titled “Terro-Human Future History,” and Piper’s own inventory of his weapons collection circa 1956. In a signed note on the first page, Carr attributes the multiple edits that appear on the manuscript in red pen to his wife, Victoria Alexander-Carr.
H. Beam Piper: A Biography corrected page proofs [typescript]
approx. 250 leaves
Carr-08-17