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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1907 - 1997

Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:

Marjorie Christiansen photographs

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 15
Identifier: JM070
Abstract

This collection consists of negatives, photographs, and slides of the May 6, 1941 Hays Picnic held at Colorado State College of Education.

Dates: 1941-05-06; Existence: 1998

Martin L. Allday correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 6
Identifier: JM013
Abstract

Two letters, one dated 1995 October 11 from James A. Michener to Martin L. Allday regarding Michener's views on the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan during World War II and a second dated 1997 December 12 from Martin Allday to Gary Pitkin giving context to the first letter.

Dates: 1995-1997; Existence: 1997-12-12

Mexico

 Item
Identifier: Item 3
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

Miracle in Seville

 Item
Identifier: Item 4
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

Nadia Orapchuck and Chris Knasiak papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM062
Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1:Correspondence Series 2:Biography, Manuscripts & Other Items Series 3:Clippings Series 4:Photographs

Dates: 1933, 1960 - 1998; Bulk 1970s-1980s; Existence: Date acquired: 2004

Nadia Orapchuck papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM035
Abstract This collection consists of correspondence, research materials, publications, photographs and ephemeral items generated by Nadia Orapchuck, 1968-1972. Some materials in this collection may have been generated by James A. Michener or contains copies of materials generated by James A. Michener. In addition, the collection contains three, flat metal sculptures of animals by Haitian sculptor Janvier Louisjuste (wall hangings that were in James Michener's office, ca. 1970) as well as an Oral...
Dates: ca. 1968-1972

Norris Anderson papers

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 17
Identifier: JM080
Abstract

This collection consists of articles and correspondence by/about Norris Anderson and James A. Michener.

Dates: 1983-1999; Existence: 2000-02-23

Owen Laster Collection of James A. Michener Manuscripts

 Collection — Box JM046 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988570]
Identifier: JM046
Abstract

This collection consists of two unpublished manuscripts by James A. Michener, "Fortune-Telling" and the untitled "Russia" manuscript, which includes notes, research materials, photographs, and other items.



Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Fortune-Telling Manuscript Series 2: Russia Manuscript Series 3: Notes, Research, Photographs, Etc.

Dates: 1942-1960; Existence: Date acquired: 2003-09

Photograph, 1996-10

 Item
Identifier: Item 1
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Dennis Cole showing his bronze scuplture of Michener's hands to James A. Michener. Written on the back in black ink, "James A. Michener & Dennis Cole October, 1996."

Dates: 1996-10

Piszek family collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM006
Abstract

This collection consists of various pieces of memorabilia relating to the Piszek family and their relationship with James A. Michener.

Dates: 1975 - 1998; Existence: 1998 - 2001