Michael Bishop papers, 1965-2012

Summary

Creator:
Bishop, Michael, 1945-
Date:
1965-2012
Extent:
31 Linear Feet 65 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Michael Bishop papers, ms2230, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The Michael Bishop Papers consist primarily of drafts, final versions, and galley proofs of his work to date. Included are short stories, novels, essays, speeches and notes. Also included are correspondence and published materials both by and about Bishop. Included correspondence is both business-related and personal. In addition to personal letters, there are also letters from fans.

The additional unarranged accessions contain drafts, galleys, and proofs of Bishop's work, as well as related correspondence, awards, magazines that include his work, and conference programs.

Biographical / historical:

Michael Bishop (1945-) is a Georgia Science-fiction writer, born in Lincoln, Nebraska. The son of an enlisted man in the United States Air Force, he has lived in such varied places as South Carolina, Kansas, Tokyo, Japan and Seville, Spain. He earned a BA in English (1967) and an MA at the University of Georgia. He taught English at the United States Air Force Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1970 Bishop made his first professional sale with the short story "Pinon Fall," which appeared in the October 1970 issue of Galaxy Magazine. He returned to Athens in 1972 where he taught English at the University of Georgia until 1974. He and his family then moved to Pine Mountain, Georgia where they presently reside. In 1983 Michael Bishop won the Nebula award for best novel with his book, No Enemy But Time.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Michael Bishop papers, ms2230, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.