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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:

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

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

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

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Nadia Orapchuck and Chris Knasiak papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM062
Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1:Correspondence Series 2:Biography, Manuscripts & Other Items Series 3:Clippings Series 4:Photographs

Dates: 1933, 1960 - 1998; Bulk 1970s-1980s; Existence: Date acquired: 2004
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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

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