James A. Michener Centennial papers
Scope and Contents
James A. Michener's papers relate to the writing and publishing of Centennial, although there are some materials not related to the book. The folders are in original order and many include James Michener's description of the materials. Included are notes, outlines, manuscripts, proofs, galleys, correspondence, documents, printed materials, maps, photographs, slides, awards and honors, and other ephemera.
Dates
- 1970 - 1978
- Existence: 1972 - 1978
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. Please contact the UNC University Libraries Archives and Special Collections at library.archives@unco.eduor 970-351-2854 for further information.
Extent
37.00 Linear Feet (57 boxes, 3 oversized boxes, 2 loose items)
Language of Materials
English
Russian
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.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Writing and publishing of Centennial Series 2: Centennial television series Series 3: Centennial Fawcett paperback production material Series 4: Trips Series 5: Gimcracks Series 6: General files (V.5-V.16) Series 7: Road Maps Series 8: Photographs, Slides & Videos Oversize (Awards, Posters, Gimcracks)
Processing Information
The arrangment of the collection was created by James A. Michener. Changes to arrangement have only been made when necessary for the preservation of the material.
- Title
- James A. Michener Centennial papers
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Author
- Shirley J. Soenksen. Revised by Brooke Roeges. Updated by Melissa Gurney Schultz
- Date
- 2025-02-28
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 1999: Inventory created by Kacy Guill
- 2008-2009: The inventory was revised by Shirley Soenksen during 2008-2009.
- 2014 March 24: Inventory revised by Shirley Soenksen.
- 2017 January 10: Collection title changed from Centennial Collection to James A. Michener Centennial Papers
- 2023 October 26: Revisions to finding aid to conform to minimal DACS. Brooke Roeges
- 2025 February 28: Updated finding aid and box numbers. Melissa Gurney Schultz
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu