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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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Donald L. White correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 7
Identifier: JM015
Abstract

Correspondence produced and recieved by Donald L. White in his search for a copy of the 1975 Anniversary Edition of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. with an introduction written by James A. Michener.

Dates: 1984-08-08 - 1984-11-26; Existence: 1998-06-17
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Donald L. White correspondence

Edith Tint correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 9
Identifier: JM019
Abstract

This collection consists of two letters between Mrs. Gilbert (Edith) Tint and James A. Michener regarding the origin of the name "Allegri" in Michener's novel The Fires of Spring.

Dates: 1952; Existence: 2000-09-14
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Edith Tint correspondence

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

Henry C. Jensen correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 3
Identifier: JM009
Abstract

Correspondence from James A. Michener to Henry C. Jensen, a former student of James A.Michener student at Colorado State College of Education (now the University of Northern Colorado).

Dates: 1941-1949; Existence: 1998
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Henry C. Jensen correspondence

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

James A. Michener Society records

 Collection
Identifier: JM034
Abstract

James A. Michener Society Records contains correspondence, financial records, membership, newsletter, newspaper clippings, photographs, annual conference packages, and other materials related to the history of the organization.

Dates: Existence: 2000 October 30; 1964-ongoing; Majority of material found in dates 1998-2002
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Society records

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

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Norris Anderson papers

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / River Oaks Baptist School collection of James A. Michener material

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