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 Archival Services Department 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
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 original inventory was prepared by Archival Services staff in 1999 and placed on the James A. Michener Library's website.
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Author
- Shirley J. Soenksen. Revised by Brooke Roeges
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- finding aid revision date not supplied: The inventory was revised by Shirley Soenksen during 2008-2009; revised on March 24, 2014.
- 2017 January 10: Collection title changed from Centennial Collection to James A. Michener Centennial Papers
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