War World General Archival Holdings

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Chronology.org articles [typescript]

58 leaves

Carr-11-04

Physical Description:

Computer printouts of articles from the website Chronology.org. The two articles included pertain to the work of Jerry Pournelle, with whom Carr worked. One article is a chronology of Pournelle’s future history, and the other article is a suggested reading order of Pournelle’s material.

Hubble Images [photographs]

14 leaves

Carr-11-06

Physical Description:

A series of photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope sent to Jerry Pournelle on 22 February 1986. It can be assumed that Pournelle later gave these images to his coworker, John Carr.

War World Correspondence [Miscellaneous]

Carr-15-01

Physical Description:

A collection of miscellaneous correspondence dealing with the War World novels. The material includes emails and letters between Carr, Jerry Pournelle, other contributing War World authors, and other individuals over a wide range of dates.

Imperial Stars—Vol. I [Typescript]

Carr-15-02

Physical Description:

Legal documents relating to an anthology series titled “Imperial Stars.” In the documents, Carr is named as the anthology’s editor. The documents are all from 1987.

War World—Assignments Vol. IV [Miscellaneous]

Carr-15-03

Physical Description:

The contents of a file labeled “Ward World—Assignments Vol. IV.” The file contains correspondence between Carr and individuals associated with War World, as well as outlines and an issue of the SWFA Bulletin. The dates on the material range from approximately 1991-93.

CoDominium II [Miscellaneous]

Carr-15-06

Physical Description:

The contents of a file folder labeled “CoDominum II.” The file contains legal paperwork and correspondence dealing with War World: CoDominum. The dates on the material range from 1985-1991.

Future History [Typescript]

Carr-15-07

Physical Description:

The contents of a file folder labeled “Future History.” The file contains a letter to Jerry Pournelle, dated 1993, which is annotated by Carr and includes an attached article. The file also contains a letter to Carr, dated 1992.

Death’s Head Rebellion Manuscript [Typescript]

Approx. 139 leaves

Carr-15-08

Physical Description:

The manuscript for a work entitled “Death’s Head Rebellion,” written by Carr and Roland Green. The manuscript is signed by Carr and dated 1/16/2010, which an annotation that identifies the manuscript as the first or second edition of the manuscript for “Cyborg Revolt.” The manuscript bears some smoke damage.

Jerry Pournelle’s Future History [Typescript]

Carr-15-10

Physical Description:

A printout of a website that gives background information the War World novels. The printout is dated 8/30/2005.

Introduction {War World} [Typescript]

Carr-15-11

Physical Description:

An unedited draft manuscript titled “Introduction.” No date or annotation is given by Carr, but references in the work indicate a connection to the War World novels.

Cat’s Eye Notes [Typescript]

Carr-15-12

Physical Description:

A document titled “Byers Star,” with an annotation on a post-it note that reads “old stuff.” The document is written by Steven Shervais, and it contains notes on the planet Cat’s Eye. The document includes a diagram of a moon named Haven that orbits Cat’s Eye. These features are related to the War World novels.

Frystaat [Typescript]

5 leaves

Carr-15-13

Physical Description:

A typed document that contains typed notes on the Planet Frystaat, a planet related to the War World novels.

Shimmerstones [Typescript]

Carr-15-14

Physical Description:

A typed document titled “Shimmerstones,” by F. Gasperik, dated 7/25/92, that gives background information on the shimmerstones of War World.

CoDominium Headquarters [Typescript]

4 leaves

Carr-15-15

Physical Description:

A printout from a website that gives background information on the CoDominium novels in the War World Universe. The printout is dated 8/31/2005.

Space Battle [Typescript]

2 leaves

Carr-15-16

Physical Description:

A short document with an excerpt of a War World related story. The heading “Langston Field/Space Battle” is written at the top.

Last Chance [Typescript]

34 pages

Carr-15-17

Physical Description:

An introduction to a War World story titled “Last Chance,” by Steven Shervais.

Astronomy Lesson [Typescript]

5 leaves

Carr 15-18

Physical Description:

A document written by S. Shervais, titled “astronomy Lesson.” The story is written as an astronomy lesson directed at school children living on the moon Haven. The document has an original note from Jerry Pournelle attached to it, and it has been signed and dated 2/2/10 by Carr.

Death’s Head Patrol [Typescript]

Approx. 76 leaves

Carr-15-19

Physical Description:

A manuscript for a War World story titled “Death’s Head Patrol,” by Carr and R. Green. The document has some editing marks made with a black felt-tip pen.

Haven Illumination [Typescript]

2 copies

Carr-15-20

Physical Description:

Two copies of a document discussing the moon Haven. The document includes charts, diagrams and notes, and it is noted as being part of the War World Bible.

World Building Notes [Miscellaneous]

Carr-15-21

Physical Description:

A set of typed and handwritten notes bearing the title “World Building Notes.” The notes are dated 1985, and they were signed by Carr in November 2009 with the annotation “original notes by JFC.”

Death’s Head Patrol Introduction [Typescript]

Carr-15-22

Physical Description:

A copy of the manuscript for the introduction the “Death’s Head Patrol,” from War World: Death’s Head Rebellion. The introduction is written by Jerry Pournelle, and it bears editing marks. The manuscript has been signed and dated by Carr on 2/3/2010.

War World Proposal [Typescript]

9 pages

Carr-15-23

Physical Description:

An original proposal for War World sent to J. Baen in approximately 1987. The proposed editors of the anthology are listed as Jerry Pournelle, Carr, and Roland Green. The document is annotated by Carr, and it bears editing marks.

The Garden Spot [Typescript]

Carr-15-24

Physical Description:

A manuscript titled “The Garden Spot,” by Don Hawthorne. The manuscript is signed and annotated by Carr on 2/3/10. The manuscript is identified as being an early draft of a story that was published in CoDominium: Revolt on War World.

Baen Anthology Notes [Typescript]

5 pages

Carr-15-25

Physical Description:

A document written by Roland Green. The document has been signed and annotated by Carr on 2/3/10. Carr identifies the document as Green’s notes for the original War World proposal.

Chronology of Jerry Pournelle’s Future History [Typescript]

50 leaves

Carr-15-27

Physical Description:

A printout from a website titled “Chronology of Jerry Pournelle’s Future History.” The document is a timeline of CoDominium and the Empire of Man, both anthology series associated with War World.

War World Proposals [Typescript]

Carr-15-28

Physical Description:

Two War World proposals, signed an annotated by Carr on 2/3/10. One proposal is for an anthology of CoDominum stories, and it is identified as having been drafted in approximately 1992. The second proposal is identified as being a rought draft of the proposal for War World: The Wasting, a work which was never published. The draft is from approximately 1993 or 1994.

War World Wish List [Typescript]

Carr-15-29

Physical Description:

Signed and annotated by Carr on 2/2/10, this document is identified as a “wish list” for stories and contributors in the original War World anthology. Only one of the stories on this list is identified as having been completed.

CoDominium Original Lineup [Typescript]

Carr-15-30

Physical Description:

Signed and annotated by Carr on 2/3/10, this document is identified as the original lineup of stories and contributors for what became CoDominium: Revolt on War World. The document bears some editing marks and arithmetic.

War World Vol. II Contributors [Typescript]

Carr-15-31

Physical Description:

A list of concrete and possible contributors to the second War World anthology. The document bears some editing marks.

War World: CoDominum Correspondence [Digital Files]

Carr-15-34

Physical Description:

A collection of email correspondence concerning CoDominium: Revolt on War World. These emails are located in the St. Bonaventure Archives’ Digital Files.

War World Bible Background Material [Typescript]

Carr-15-35

Physical Description:

A printout of background information on the War World “Bible.”

Correspondence: Empire of Man Game [Typescript]

Carr-15-60

Physical Description:

A collection of emails between Carr and a company interested in creating a role-playing game based upon the CoDominium universe. The emails are dated July 2004.

Intro to War World [Typescript]

Carr-16-01

Physical Description:

A typed document describing the history of the War World novels and universe. Carr initialed the document on 05/14/2011 with the annotation “1^st draft for new Pequod Press website.”

Future History Notes [Typescript]

Carr-16-02

Physical Description:

A set of notes printed from chronology.org on 11/25/2006, which provide details about the War World novels and the best order in which to read the stories.

War World Character Roster [Typescript]

Carr-16-03

Physical Description:

A printout of a spreadsheet titled “War World Character Roster, Vols. 1-3: Chronological Sort.” The list is dated 07/05/1993, and it includes the character’s name, political affiliation, the title of the story that character appears in, and the author of that story.

War World: Early Years [Miscellaneous]

Carr-16-04

Physical Description:

The contents of a file labeled “War World: Early Years.” The file contains emails and correspondence related to the War World novels. The letters and emails were written during 2009 and 2010, and they cover a wide variety of topics related to the War World stories.

War World: Churchill [Typescript]

Carr-16-05

Physical Description:

A short, typed document outlining the characteristics of a planet named Churchill, which exists in the War World stories.

E.R. Stewart: Short Stories for War World [Typescript]

Carr-16-07

Physical Description:

A pair of unpublished short stories, “Irregular Activities” and “Enough Rope,” written by E.R. Stewart for the War World novels.

To Win the Peace: Frank Gasperik [Typescript]

Carr-16-08

Physical Description:

An unfinished short story by Frank Gasperik titled “To Win the Peace.” In a initialed note attached to the document, Carr writes, “Lost Gasperik unfinished story for digitized War World. Sent file to Leslie Fish for finish.”

CoDominium Chronology [Typescript]

Carr-16-17

Physical Description:

A chronology of the CoDominium/Empire of Man Universe printed from fortunecity.com on 11/22/2009.

War World Bible Excerpts [Typescript]

Carr-16-18

Physical Description:

A set of excerpts of typed notes containing information about the War World Bible. The notes include information about the militaries, planets, and societies found within the CoDominium Universe.

War World CoDominium Author’s Guide Excerpts [Miscellaneous]

Carr-16-19

Physical Description:

A set of typed notes pertaining to the War World Author’s Guide. The notes contain information about the characters, climates, and history of the planets in the CoDominium universe.

War World Misc. [typescript]

Carr-17-20

Physical Description:

Miscellaneous material associated with the War World anthologies. Included are several drafts of a press release regarding the publication of War World: Takeover, miscellaneous correspondence, and a list of stories included in War World: Discovery.

War World II—Intro [typescript]

Carr-19-01

Physical Description:

A collection of documents titled “War World II Introduction.” Each document bears a different number in its header: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Each document also varies in length from 1 to 65 leaves. Most of the documents are dated 23 October 1989, although document #4 is dated 5 December 1989. The documents have been arranged in order of the number written in their headers.

War World II—Conclusion [typescript]

6 leaves

Carr-19-02

Physical Description:

A document titled “Tayok’s Base,” bearing the header “WW2 Conclusion.” The document is dated 30 November 1989.

War World—Correspondence [typescript]

Carr-19-03

Physical Description:

A collection of letters between Stephen Shervais and John F. Carr discussing the War World anthologies. The letters were written between 1989 and 1990.

War World—Author’s Bible [typescript]

Carr-19-04

Physical Description:

A collection of partial typed documents relating to the War World Author’s Bible, which was used as a reference by contributors to the War World anthologies. The pages cover topics such as arts and culture, technology, military, politics, planets, chronology, and geography.

War World—Carr & Green [typescript]

139 leaves

Carr-19-05

Physical Description:

A photocopy of a manuscript by Roland Green and John F. Carr titled Death’s Head Rebellion, a story of War World. The document bears multiple editing marks and notes.

War World—Dalmas [typescript]

Carr-19-06

Physical Description:

A collection of manuscripts written by John Dalmas for the War World anthologies. The first document is a novelette titled “Maitreya and the Cyborg.” The second document is titled “Background for A Lion to the Sea.” The third document is a short story titled “The Arrival of the Dinneh.”

War World—Edmonson [typescript]

Carr-19-07

Physical Description:

A collection of manuscripts written by G.C. Edmonson for the War World anthologies. The first document is titled “Strong Blood.” The file also includes the first 2 pages of a story called “Trafiquant,” which is listed as a sequel to “Strong Blood.”

War World—Hawthorne [typescript]

98 leaves

Carr-19-08

Physical Description:

A photocopy of a manuscript written by Don Hawthorne, titled “The Face of the Enemy,” for the War World anthologies. The document bears multiple editing marks and notes.

War World—Hughes [typescript]

41 leaves

Carr-19-09

Physical Description:

A manuscript written by an author identified only as Hughes, titled “A Little Beastliness,” for the War World anthologies. The manuscript has a brown stain on the bottom edge of its pages.

War World—Jennings [typescript]

35 leaves

Carr-19-10

Physical Description:

A manuscript written by Phil Jennings, titled “A Mouthful of Eels,” written for the War World anthologies.

War World—LaValley [typescript]

50 leaves

Carr-19-11

Physical Description:

A manuscript written by John LaValley, titled “Some Things Survive,” written for the War World anthologies.

War World—Niven [photocopy]

48 leaves

Carr-19-12

Physical Description:

A photocopy of a published story by Larry Niven, titled “Brenda.” The story appears to be related to War World and CoDominium.

War World—Pournelle [typescript]

31 leaves

Carr-19-13

Physical Description:

A printed manuscript written by Phillip Pournelle, titled “AEgir’s Children,” for the War World anthologies.

War World—Stewart [typescript]

64 leaves

Carr-19-14

Physical Description:

A printed manuscript written by E. R. Stewart, titled “In Concert,” for the War World anthologies.

War World—Tays [typescript]

19 leaves

Carr-19-15

Physical Description:

A manuscript of a story written by Martin Tays, titled “Loved I Not Honor More,” for the War World anthologies.

War World—Turtledove [typescript]

Carr-19-16

Physical Description:

A collection of manuscripts written by Harry Turtledove for the War World anthologies. The first document is titled “Juchi the Accursed.” The second document is titled “Hang Together,” and it bears several editing marks. Pages of “Hang Together” were also marked with paperclips, which have since been removed to protect the document. However, the marked pages can still be identified by rust stains left by the paperclips.

War World—Wu [typescript]

Carr-19-17

Physical Description:

Two copies of a short story titled “Prologue to: Sons of Hawaii,” by William F. Wu. One copy of the story bears multiple rust stains caused by paperclips that had been marking certain pages.

War World—Misc. Notes [miscellaneous]

Carr-19-18

Physical Description:

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