E. Everett (Edward Everett) Evans

Born in 1893 and dying in 1958, Edward Everett Evans wrote science fiction under the name E. Everett Evans. He was part of the early magazine-SF world, publishing in the pulp era and building a reputation as both a writer and an active fan.

His fiction ranged from solo work to collaborations. He is especially remembered for Man of Many Minds and for working with major genre figures including E. "Doc" Smith; he also completed material connected with Smith's work after Smith's death.

Beyond his stories, Evans is often noted as one of the energetic personalities of early science fiction fandom. That mix of writing, collaboration, and fan activity gives his work a distinct place in the history of classic American SF.