Owen Laster Collection of James A. Michener Manuscripts

Collection — Box: JM046 Box 1

Identifier: JM046

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two unpublished manuscripts by James A. Michener, "Fortune-Telling' and the untitled "Russia' manuscript, which includes notes, research materials, photographs, and other items.

Dates

1942-1960
Existence: Date acquired: 2003-09

Creator

Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Owen Laster in September 2003.

Processing Information

Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on May 15, 2006.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. Please contact the UNC University Libraries 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.

Biographical or Historical Information

Owen Laster was James A. Michener's longtime literary agent at the William Morris Agency. He is currently Executive Vice-President of the Talent and Literary Agency of the William Morris Agency, Inc.Note written by Shirley Soenksen

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of two unpublished manuscripts by James A. Michener, "Fortune-Telling" and the untitled "Russia" manuscript, which includes notes, research materials, photographs, and other items.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Fortune-Telling Manuscript Series 2: Russia Manuscript Series 3: Notes, Research, Photographs, Etc.