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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 47 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center collection of James A. Michener

 Collection
Identifier: JM027
Abstract 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...
Dates: 1940-1997; Existence: Date acquired: 19971100
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center collection of James A. Michener

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 Art Museum art collection

 Collection
Identifier: JM085
Abstract

11 works of art deaccessioned from the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The materials were transferred to UNC Archival Services in May 2012.

Dates: -; Existence: Date acquired: 2012-05-04
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Art Museum art collection

James A. Michener Centennial papers

 Collection — Box JM001 Box 61: Series 9 [Barcode: U185011985750]
Identifier: JM001
Abstract

Materials collected by James Michener during the writing of his novel Centennial and the making of the miniseries based on the novel, although there are some materials not related to the book.

Dates: 1970 - 1978; Existence: 1972 - 1978
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Centennial papers

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 furniture and furnishings

 Collection — Shelf 1
Identifier: JM072
Scope and Contents This collection consists of furniture and furnishing given to the James A. Michener Library by James A. Michener. The collection includes items that would be found in an office, such as a lamp, desk, typewriter, typewriter table, chairs, tables, and other items. These items were originally found in Room 113 on the first floor of the library and currently are housed in the Archival Services Department of the library. Room 113 was designed to be a replica of the office Michener used while he...
Dates: 1973-12-20
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener furniture and furnishings

James A. Michener Hawaii manuscript

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 4
Identifier: JM011
Abstract

A forty-eight page draft section of the novel Hawaii that was found in a Honolulu trash bin in 1958 by a student sculptor looking for art materials. Also includes an undated cover letter by Michener and unrelated materials.

Dates: Existence: 1998-11
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Hawaii manuscript

James A. Michener inscription

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 8
Identifier: JM016
Abstract

A photocopy of an inscription by James A. Michener on the endsheet of Nemesis of Power; German Army in Politics, 1918-1945. Also on the endsheet is a brief topical outline to this book created by James A. Michener.

Dates: 1965-10-18; Existence: 1997-07-29
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener inscription

James A. Michener Poland papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM021
Abstract

This collection consists of manuscripts, research materials, galleys, maps, correspondence and fan mail, articles, and essays, as well as Michener's activities related Space, NASA, Radio Free Europe, Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC), Media Advisory Panel, UNESCO, and the Washington State University, Boundary Layer Air Chemistry Profile Research at South Pole.

Dates: -; Existence: Date acquired: 19971100
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Poland 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

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