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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.

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

Erlene Giffin Norris paintings

 Collection
Identifier: JM061
Abstract

This collection consists of two large oil on masonite framed paintings in wood frames and two prints of the paintings.

Dates: 1975-1986

Errol Lincoln Uys papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM032
Scope and Contents The Errol L. Uys Papers include correspondence, manuscript pages, research relating to the development of The Covenant, newspaper and periodical clippings concerning the development and international reacrtion to The Covenant, and works of study on The Covenant and the collabotation between Uys and Michener. The strength of the collecion is found with the manuscripts and research relating to the development of The...
Dates: 1972-2008; Majority of material found in dates 1977-1981

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

Floyd E. Merrill Papers

 Collection — Box JM043 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988554]
Identifier: JM043
Abstract This collection consists of correspondence between Floyd E. Merrill and James A. Michener from 1939 to 1970, as well as correspondence from Patti Koon Michener to the Merrills from 1944 to 1945. The collection also includes clippings, a photograph, negatives, and miscellaneous items. Arrangement This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Clippings Series 2: Correspondence Series 3: Photographs &...
Dates: 1939-1970; Existence: Date acquired: 2010-10-26

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

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

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

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

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

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