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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 57 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

James A. Michener Creatures of the Kingdom papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM038
Abstract

Items relating to James A. Michener's nature anthology titled Creatures of the Kingdom.

Dates: 1990 - 1993

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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