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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 56 Collections and/or Records:

James A. Michener College High School class project

 Collection — Box JM082 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988952]
Identifier: JM082
Arrangement

This collection is organized into a single series. Series 1: Buying Survey

Dates: 1939; Existence: Date acquired: 2007-10-19
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener College High School class project

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

James A. Michener Space papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM003
Abstract

Collection of James A. Michener's personal papers created during the period in which he researched and wrote his novel Space.

Dates: 1975 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1982; Existence: 1998
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Space papers

James A. Michener Texas papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM026
Abstract

This collection consists of James A. Michener's manuscripts and galleys relating to the writing of the novel Texas, including originals, drafts, edits, and a task force, as well as comments and/or notes by staff and others, including de la Teja, Erskine, FT, Fyffe, Kaufman, Kings, LK, T. Krenneck, RW, and Saustrup.



Arrangement

This collection is organized into a single series:

Dates: 1981-1992; Existence: Date acquired: 19971100
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener Texas papers

James A. Michener's introduction to Dangerous Summer

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 11
Identifier: JM059
Abstract

This collection consists of a typed copy of James A. Michener's Introduction" to Ernest Hemingway's book Dangerous Summer and one letter.

Dates: 1985; Existence: 2000-11-05
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / James A. Michener's introduction to Dangerous Summer

John C. Todd Letter

 Collection
Identifier: JM064
Abstract

One framed original letter dated 1980 March 15 from James A. Michener to John C. Todd giving Todd permission to name a restaurant in Greeley, Colorado after Potato Brumbaugh, a character to Michener's novel Centennial.

Dates: -; Existence: Date acquired: 2006-12-14
Found in: University of Northern Colorado / John C. Todd Letter

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