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Tom L. Sherred papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 81

Overview

Grand Rapids, Michigan native Thomas L. Sherred (1915-1985) was a writer of science fiction. His papers for the period of 1966-1989 reflect his science fiction writing but primarily consist of correspondence with other authors, including Lloyd Biggle, Jr, Howard DeVore, and Virginia Kidd. It also includes working manuscripts for his novel Alien Island and manuscripts of short stories.

Dates

  • Creation: 1966 - 1989

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area. All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of T. L. Sherred

Thomas L. Sherred was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked in the automotive industry, advancing from tool rooms to technical writing and public relations.

Sherred published his first novel, Alien Island, in 1970. He also published a collection of short stories.

After Sherred's death in 1985, his friend and fellow author Lloyd Biggle, Jr. completed and published the novel, Alien Main, that Sherred had begun before his death.

Extent

4.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

The T.L. Sherred papers range in date from 1966 to 1989 and consist primarily of correspondence with other authors, including Lloyd Biggle, Jr, Howard DeVore, and Virginia Kidd. Fliers, convention information and nametags, and fanzines are interspersed with the correspondence, in addition to the draft and proofs of Alien Mind and a handful of other stories.

Physical Location

Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Physical Location

MS 81

Physical Location

MS 82

Physical Location

MS 89

Physical Location

MS 253

Other Finding Aids

Pdf documents are available providing more information about the materials located at:

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Professor James Gunn, 1970. Gift, T. L. Sherred.

Title
Guide to the T. L. Sherred Collection
Subtitle
Tom L. Sherred papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by alh, February 25, 1970, llh, December 16, 1993. Revised and encoded by skt, 2005, 2008, 2010.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/8088737251
Preferred citation
T. L. Sherred papers, MS 81, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334