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The Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America

 Collection
Identifier: PS374.S35 S14

  • Staff Only

Overview

The Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America, first published by the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) in 1965, featured science fiction and fantasy short stories, poems, essays, and discussions. The parent organization is most known today for their annual SFWA Nebula Conference, where select SF authors are recognized for their work with the prestigious Nebula Award.

Dates

  • Spring 1983 - Spring 1984

Conditions Governing Access

These materials have unrestricted access.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish materials from this collection must be obtained from the Head of Archives and Special Collections.

Extent

2 Item(s) (This collection contains 2 (two) issues. )

Scope and Contents

Georgia Tech Archives and Special Collections holds issues of the magazine published between 1983 and 1984. It may not be a complete run of the publication.

Biographical / Historical

The Bulletin of the Science Fiction Writers of America, was a quarterly magazine published by the Science Fiction Writers of America, currently known as The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. This organization, founded in 1965 by SF writer Damon Knight, is the host of the prestigious Nebula Awards, recognizing accomplishments within the SF genre. The SFWA aims to "promote, advance, and support" global science fiction and fantasy literature through education and empowerment and has collaborated with over 2300 science fiction enthusiasts, authors, and professionals (Source: sfwa.org). The SFWA Bulletin highlights these values, while featuring articles, discussions, opinion essays, historical perspectives, and scientific material. The Bulletin began production with the founding of the SWFA in 1965 and ceased in 2012.

Arrangement

These materials are arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials donated by Joseph Geierman.

Processing Information

Materials processed by Chloe Morris in January 2024.

Title
Inventory of The Bulletin of The Science Fiction Writers of America
Author
Chloe Morris
Date
January 2024
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Rlg Best Practice Guidelines For Encoded Archival Description And Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository

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