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JM. James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: JM
Created in 1978 after James A. Michener donated thirty-seven linear feet of his papers, relating primarily to his novel Centennial. Shortly before his death in 1997 Michener designated the University of Northern Colorado the home of the bulk of his writing and publishing legacy. The James A. Michener Papers and Special Collection contains a variety of material relating to the James A. Michener's life and work.
Creator: University of Northern Colorado

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

F. X. Roberts and C. D. Rhine papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM022
Abstract

This collection contains copies of manuscripts, correspondences, research materials, photographs, information about James A. Michener, and other information related to the writing of the book, James A. Michener: A Checklist of His Works with a Selected, Annotated Bibliography.

Dates: 1900-1997; Existence: 1995-05-10
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / F. X. Roberts and C. D. Rhine papers

Frank and Elfrieda Riley photographs

 Collection
Identifier: JM040
Abstract

Photographs of trips and cruises Frank and Elfrieda Riley, Anne Tweedy's parents, took with Jim and Mari Michener.

Dates: 1985 - 1992; Existence: 2003
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Frank and Elfrieda Riley photographs

James A. Michener Chesapeake papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM002
Abstract

Materials created and collected by James A. Michener while working on his book, Chesapeake.

Dates: 1970 - 1980; Existence: 1997
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Chesapeake papers

Karen Clugston papers

 Collection — Box JM099 Box 1: [Barcode: U185013302720]
Identifier: JM099
Abstract

This collection contains material collected by Caroll and Becky Gilbert, parents of Karen Clugston, related to their friendship with and the career of James A. Michener.

Dates: 1938 - 1999; Existence: 2020
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Karen Clugston papers

Ken Clark papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM098
Abstract

This collection contains material retrieved from Ken Clark’s mother from the Michener’s home in Tinicum, PA and includes correspondence, photographs, and personal papers.

Dates: 1937 - 1986; Existence: 2017
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Ken Clark papers

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