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JM. James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections

 Collecting Area
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:

Edith Tint correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 9
Identifier: JM019
Abstract

This collection consists of two letters between Mrs. Gilbert (Edith) Tint and James A. Michener regarding the origin of the name "Allegri" in Michener's novel The Fires of Spring.

Dates: 1952; Existence: 2000-09-14
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Errol Lincoln Uys papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM032
Scope and Contents The Errol L. Uys Papers include correspondence, manuscript pages, research relating to the development of The Covenant, newspaper and periodical clippings concerning the development and international reacrtion to The Covenant, and works of study on The Covenant and the collabotation between Uys and Michener. The strength of the collecion is found with the manuscripts and research relating to the development of The...
Dates: 1972-2008; Majority of material found in dates 1977-1981
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Frank and Elfrieda Riley photographs

 Collection
Identifier: JM040
Abstract

Photographs of trips and cruises Frank and Elfrieda Riley, Anne Tweedy's parents, took with Jim and Mari Michener.

Dates: 1985 - 1992; Existence: 2003
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Piszek family collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM006
Abstract

This collection consists of various pieces of memorabilia relating to the Piszek family and their relationship with James A. Michener.

Dates: 1975 - 1998; Existence: 1998 - 2001
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

University of Miami Collection of James A. Michener papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM024
Abstract Photocopies of James A. Michener's papers relating to his novel Caribbean. Original copies are held by the University Of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Archives and Special Collections Department, Coral Gables, Florida. An online copy of the James A. Michener Papers at the University of Miami is available at: ...
Dates: 1985-1989
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

Dennis Cole sculpture

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 2
Identifier: JM007
Abstract

The Dennis Cole Collection consists of a sculpture of James A. Michener hands typing on his manual typewriter and items originally used in the sculptures display. display items .

Dates: 1996-1997; Existence: 1997
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

University of Pennsylvania collection of Carl Zigrosser correspondence

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 5
Identifier: JM012
Abstract

Photocopies of James A. Michener's correspondence with Carl Zigrosser from 1953 to 1962 relating to Japanese prints and the Michener sponsored Modern Japanese Print Contest.

Dates: 1953-1962
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

F. X. Roberts and C. D. Rhine papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM022
Abstract

This collection contains copies of manuscripts, correspondences, research materials, photographs, information about James A. Michener, and other information related to the writing of the book, James A. Michener: A Checklist of His Works with a Selected, Annotated Bibliography.

Dates: 1900-1997; Existence: 1995-05-10
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

James A. Michener Centennial papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM001
Abstract

Materials collected by James Michener during the writing of his novel Centennial and the making of the miniseries based on the novel, although there are some materials not related to the book.

Dates: 1970 - 1978; Existence: 1972 - 1978
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

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