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Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1907 - 1997

Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Recessional

 Item
Identifier: Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of nine books written by James A. Michener; correspondence between Nellie Adams Moore and Erik J. Mason; one letter by Nellie Adams Moore giving background information on the Moores and Erik J. Mason; newspaper articles by David Streitfeld, John Marshall, and Jules Wagman; and one photograph taken during a 90th birthday party for James A. Michener hosted by the University of Texas at Austin.

Dates: 1980-1997; Existence: 2005

River Oaks Baptist School collection of James A. Michener material

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 10
Identifier: JM020
Abstract

A collection of letters and photographs relating to the Michener Collection at the River Oaks Baptist School in Houston, Texas dating from 1997-2000.

Dates: 1997-2001; Existence: 2000-10-19; Existence: 2001-03-29

Robert C. Easterday papers

 Collection — Box JM068 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988897]
Identifier: JM068
Abstract

This collection includes correspondence, a copy of the 1943 Cache La Poudre year book from Colorado State College of Education, a copy of the author's book, A Kid's-Eye View of Early Greeley, and a condensed version of a tape recording, "A Tour of the Lindenmeier/Folsom Site."

Dates: 1943, 1980, 1993; Existence: Date acquired: 1993

Robert Vavra Photographs and Correspondence

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM041
Abstract The collection primarily consists of correspondence between Michener and Vavra, miscellaneous correspondence from fans addressed to Michener, photographic images (negatives and contacts) of Michener, his wife and friends that provide a very candid look at Michener's life, and photographic prints of the images used in the book Iberia: Spanish Travels and Reflections. The collection also contains some restricted materials associated with Vavra's book entitled...
Dates: 1965-2005; Majority of material found in 1965-1985 Bulk Dates

Sarah Pursglove Boyer letters

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 21
Identifier: JM100
Dates: 1966-04-12; Existence: 2021-05-16

Sue Binkley Tatem manuscript

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 18
Identifier: JM084
Scope and Contents

A typed manuscript with pencil edits of Sue Binkley Tatem's book,The Michener Companion. A guide to James A. Michener containing biographical information, information on each of his books, and various resources available on Michener.

Dates: 2001-04-14; Existence: 2009-12-04

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

The Eagle and the Raven

 Item
Identifier: Item 7
Scope and Contents

Given to Kenneth Moore by Erik J. Mason

Dates: 1980-1997; Existence: 2005

The Novel

 Item
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of nine books written by James A. Michener; correspondence between Nellie Adams Moore and Erik J. Mason; one letter by Nellie Adams Moore giving background information on the Moores and Erik J. Mason; newspaper articles by David Streitfeld, John Marshall, and Jules Wagman; and one photograph taken during a 90th birthday party for James A. Michener hosted by the University of Texas at Austin.

Dates: 1980-1997; Existence: 2005

University of Alaska collection of James A. Michener papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM029
Dates: 1949 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989