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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:

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

John Hanks collection on James A. Michener

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 16
Identifier: JM079
Abstract

This collection consists of newspaper articles and photographs pertaining to James A. Michener's visits to the state of Wyoming.

Dates: 1974-1990

Karen Clugston papers

 Collection — Box JM099 Box 1: [Barcode: U185013302720]
Identifier: JM099
Abstract

This collection contains material collected by Caroll and Becky Gilbert, parents of Karen Clugston, related to their friendship with and the career of James A. Michener.

Dates: 1938 - 1999; Existence: 2020

Ken Clark papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM098
Abstract

This collection contains material retrieved from Ken Clark’s mother from the Michener’s home in Tinicum, PA and includes correspondence, photographs, and personal papers.

Dates: 1937 - 1986; Existence: 2017

Kenneth F. Womble papers

 Collection — Box JM036 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011988423]
Identifier: JM036
Abstract

This collection consists of notes taken by Kenneth F. Womble, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of Northern Colorado, while he researched, produced and directed the promotional documentary James A. Michener, An Epic Life.



Arrangement

This collection is organized into a single series.

Dates: 2006-2007

Kenneth Moore papers

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 1
Identifier: JM004
Abstract

The Kenneth Moore Papers consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and one photograph relating to James A. Michener, and nine books written by James A. Michener.

Dates: 1980-1997; Existence: 2005

Library of Congress Collection of James A. Michener papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM025
Arrangement

The arrangement of this collection is based on the online finding aid available at the Library of Congress: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006019.

Dates: 1906-1992; Majority of material found in 1945-1992

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

Marjorie Christiansen photographs

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 15
Identifier: JM070
Abstract

This collection consists of negatives, photographs, and slides of the May 6, 1941 Hays Picnic held at Colorado State College of Education.

Dates: 1941-05-06; Existence: 1998

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