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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 59 Collections and/or Records:

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

James A. Michener Papers-This Noble Land

 Collection
Identifier: JM102
Abstract

Series #1: Research files for the Manuscript This Noble Land

Series #2:Self-Archived Manuscripts from James A. Michener

Series #3: Original Manuscripts for I-XIII

Series #4: edited manuscripts

Series #5: Fourth Draft Manuscripts

Series #6: Final Progress of manuscripts/Random House copies of manuscript

Dates: 1995 - 1996

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

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

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

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

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

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

Born Loser comic

 Collection — Box JM017 Box 1: [Barcode: U185011986023]
Identifier: JM017
Abstract

The original drawing for a panel of "The Born Loser" comic that ran on July 31, 1986.

Dates: 1986; Existence: 1998