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JM. James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: JM

Staff Only
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 59 Collections and/or Records:

Emlen House Production films

 Collection
Identifier: JM054
Abstract

This collection contains films in created by Emlen House Productions, Inc. in various formates including 16 mm films, two inch tapes, and VHS video tapes.

Dates: 1977-2001; Existence: Date acquired: 2000-11-29
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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

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

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

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

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

Martin L. Allday correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 6
Identifier: JM013
Abstract

Two letters, one dated 1995 October 11 from James A. Michener to Martin L. Allday regarding Michener's views on the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan during World War II and a second dated 1997 December 12 from Martin Allday to Gary Pitkin giving context to the first letter.

Dates: 1995-1997; Existence: 1997-12-12
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Mari Michener papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM091
Abstract

This collection consists of items relating to Mari Yoriko Sabusawa Michener from her childhood to the present. Items in the collection include photograph albums, school notebooks, condolences sent to James A. Michener following Mari Michener's death on September 25, 1994 in Austin, Texas.



Arrangement

This collection is organized into a single series.

Dates: -; Existence: Date acquired: 1997
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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