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JM. James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: JM

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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:

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

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

Yuri Nakata papers

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 12
Identifier: JM060
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence and articles about James A. Michener and Mari Michener. The collection was complied by Yuri Nakata a friend of Mari Michener

Dates: 1955 - 1999; Existence: 2002
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

James A. Michener Art Museum art collection

 Collection
Identifier: JM085
Abstract

11 works of art deaccessioned from the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The materials were transferred to UNC Archival Services in May 2012.

Dates: -; Existence: Date acquired: 2012-05-04
Found in: University of Northern Colorado

University of Alaska collection of James A. Michener papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: JM029
Dates: 1949 - 1991; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989
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

Debroah E. Brothers and Susan Dillon photographs

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 20
Identifier: JM057
Abstract

Two images photographs of James A. Michener, Ed Piszek, and Stan Musial taken by Deborah E. Brothers and Susan Dillon.

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

Tessa J. Dalton papers

 Collection — Box JM005 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011986099]
Identifier: JM005
Abstract

Material created during Tessa J. Dalton's work with James A. Michener during research for his book Centennial. This material was later used in Michener and John King's book, In Search of Centennial.

Dates: 1972; Existence: 1999 - 2001
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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