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JM. James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections

 Collecting Area
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:

Norris Anderson papers

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 17
Identifier: JM080
Abstract

This collection consists of articles and correspondence by/about Norris Anderson and James A. Michener.

Dates: 1983-1999; Existence: 2000-02-23

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

James A. Michener Space papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM003
Abstract

Collection of James A. Michener's personal papers created during the period in which he researched and wrote his novel Space.

Dates: 1975 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1982; Existence: 1998

Donald K. Conover papers

 Collection — Box JM Multi Small 1: [Barcode: U185011988994], Folder: 14
Identifier: JM065
Abstract

An eight page typed manuscript used for a presentation made by Don K. Conover in 2002. Several photographs and two small advertisements for Legal Spirits Restaurant/Tavern in Easton, Maryland.

Dates: 2002

University of Alaska collection of James A. Michener papers

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

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

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

Erlene Giffin Norris paintings

 Collection
Identifier: JM061
Abstract

This collection consists of two large oil on masonite framed paintings in wood frames and two prints of the same paintings by Erlene Giffin Norris.

Dates: 1975

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