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Kings, John, 1923-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 2003

Biography

John Kings was James A. Michener's longtime friend and editorial assistant beginning in 1972. John Kings was the author of In Search of Centennial: A Journey with James A. Michener and co-author with Michener of Six Days in Havana. Kings took the photographs that appear in Six Days in Havana.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Tessa Dalton papers

 Collection — Box JM005 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011986099]
Identifier: JM005
Abstract

Material created during Tessa J. Dalton's work with James A. Michener during research for his book Centennial. This material was later used in Michener and John King's book, In Search of Centennial.

Dates: 1972; Existence: 1999 - 2001

Thomas M. Bost photographs

 Collection — Box JM052 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988596]
Identifier: JM052
Abstract This collection includes snapshots taken by Thomas M. Bost during three events in 1997-1998 that celebrated James A. Michener's life. Thomas M. Bost took photographs during all of these events. Arrangement This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Snapshots taken at Michener's 90th Birthday Party in Austin, Texas, on 1997 February 3 Series 2: Snapshots taken at the Opening Day Celebration of the James A. Michener...
Dates: 1997-1998