Alice B. Sheldon, pen name James Tiptree, Jr., papers, 1920-1999
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Alice B. Sheldon, pen name James Tiptree, Jr. (1915 1987), was a much acclaimed science fiction author, publishing from 1968 to 1987.Alice B. Sheldon’s life spanned several divergent careers and interests, culminating in her wide success as a feminist science fiction writer. The Alice B. Sheldon papers contain diaries, artwork, unpublished poetry, short stories and her manuscript. The Psychology of Value in the Graphic Arts, documents relating to her military and CIA service, notes from her academic career, Tiptree’s science fiction manuscripts, and correspondence with her parents and other writers.