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James A. Michener Centennial papers

 Collection
Identifier: JM001

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

Contact:
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639