Arrangement
Series I consists of Novels, Series II consists of Short Stories, and Series III consists of correspondence, Series IV are miscellaneous materials, and Series V is Digital Content (files stored on NIU server or CD-ROM). All materials are organized within their series based upon original date of publication or donation.
Administrative/Biographical History
Jack McDevitt, a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominee, has been publishing science fiction short stories and novels since 1980. His novels often deal with attempts to make contact with alien life forms, and archaeology. McDevitt has served in the Navy, in addition to working as a cab driver, an English teacher, and a customs inspector.