Box 9
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of James A. Michener's personal papers relating to the research and writing of Alaska, The Eagle and the Raven, Journey, Mexico, Pilgrimage, Poland, Space, The World is My Home and other publications as well as two folders on Bora Bora. It also includes activities he participated in during this time period, such as NASA, UNESCO, and Radio Free Europe. The collection also includes correspondence, fan mail, and other miscellaneous items. Materials relating to Poland were separated from this collection for ease of use.
Dates
- 1940-1997
- Existence: Date acquired: 19971100
Creator
- From the Collection: Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997 (Person)
- From the Collection: Fay, Edward N. (Person)
- From the Collection: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center /www.hrc.utexas.edu/> at the University of Texas In Austin in November 1997.
Processing Information
This collection is only partially processed. Richard Gibboney created a draft finding aid for this collection in 2003. The draft finding aid was in the form of a Microsoft Access database. Shirley Soenksen extracted information from the database on 2007 March 10 and revised the finding aid on 2008 November 19
Extent
From the Collection: 17.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu