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Thomas M. Bost photographs

 Collection — Box: JM052 Box 1
Identifier: JM052

Scope and Contents

This collection includes snapshots taken by Thomas M. Bost during three events in 1997-1998 that celebrated James A. Michener's life. Thomas M. Bost took photographs during all of these events. The University of Texas at Austin kicked off these events with a Birthday Tribute to James A. Michener on 1997 February 3. The same year the James A. Michener Library at the University of Northern Colorado held a 25th Anniversary and Rededication on 1997 October 3. The following year the James A. Michener Library at the University of Northern Colorado held an Opening Day Celebration of the James A. Michener Special Collection on 1998 September 11.

Dates

  • 1997-1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Tom Bost.

Appraisal Information

Documentation relating to the acquisition is on file in Archives, RG 13 S1 F11-2. Documentation relating to the Opening Day Celebration of the James A. Michener Special Collection at the University of Northern Colorado, 1998 September 11, is on file in Archives, RG13 S1 F11-1. Documentation related to the 25th Anniversary and Rededication Celebration of the James A. Michener Library at the University of Northern Colorado on 1997 October 3, is on file in Archives,RG13 S1 F3-1, Michener Rededication. 1997 Publicity.

Processing Information

Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on 2006 August 10.

Conditions Governing Use

User is responsible for copyright compliance.

Biographical or Historical Information

Thomas M. Bost, a collector from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was born on July 30, 1939 to Bennett and Elizabeth Bost in Chicago, Illinois. He married Phyllis Mickey Berg on January 20, 1962 and died on September 16, 2002. Source: "Obituaries." The Gazette, Sept. 19, 2002. Gazette, The (Colorado Springs) - Find Articles. "'OBITUARIES' from Gazette, The (Colorado Springs) in News & Society provided free by LookSmart Find Articles." Available [Online]: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20020919/ai_n10008771. Website accessed: 2006 July 20.Note written by Shirley Soenksen

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection includes snapshots taken by Thomas M. Bost during three events in 1997-1998 that celebrated James A. Michener's life. Thomas M. Bost took photographs during all of these events.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into the following series: Series 1: Snapshots taken at Michener's 90th Birthday Party in Austin, Texas, on 1997 February 3 Series 2: Snapshots taken at the Opening Day Celebration of the James A. Michener Special Collection at the University of Northern Colorado, 1998 September 11 Series 3: Snapshots taken at the 25th Anniversary and Rededication Celebration of the James A. Michener Library at the University of Northern Colorado on 1997 October 3.

Author
Shirley Soenksen
Date
2008-01-17
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository

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