P. Schuyler (Peter Schuyler) Miller

Born in Troy, New York, in 1912, Peter Schuyler Miller grew up in the Mohawk Valley and developed a lasting fascination with the Iroquois that stayed with him throughout his life. Alongside his fiction work, he was known as an amateur archaeologist and brought that wide curiosity to everything he wrote.

Miller became an important figure in American science fiction not only as an author but also as a reviewer and critic. He wrote fiction for magazines and is especially remembered for his long-running book review column in Analog, where his thoughtful, approachable criticism made him a trusted guide for readers.

He died in 1974 while on an archaeological tour in West Virginia. Even now, he is remembered as one of those rare genre figures who could connect storytelling, scholarship, and fandom in a way that still feels lively and personal.