Piers Anthony collection, 1956-1996, Date acquired: 12/10/1991
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Anthony, Piers (1934-)
- Abstract:
- The Piers Anthony collection includes the papers of the prominent science fiction author and USF graduate. Items include the manuscripts of more than eighty-five books and short stories, correspondence, and a daily work record. His works, particularly the Xanth series, incorporate Florida settings.
- Extent:
- 78.22 Linear Feet
- 233 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Piers Anthony Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection includes manuscripts of more than eighty-five books and short stories, correspondence, and a daily work record.
- Biographical / historical:
Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob, science fiction/fantasy author and Florida resident, was born August 6, 1934 in Oxford, England. Anthony became an American citizen while serving in the United States Army in 1958. After his military service, he settled in Florida where he attended the University of South Florida.
- Acquisition information:
Penny Jacob
Donation
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Fantasy fiction
Science fiction - Places:
- Florida -- Description and travel
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Piers Anthony Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
