Hensel Phelps photographs of Michener Library construction
Scope and Contents Note
James A. Michener was a Pulitzer Prize winning author, a UNC alumnus and former faculty member. This collection showcases the construction of the James A. Michener Library, in honor of him. Digital images include the groundbreaking of the new building and construction at various stages of development. There are also a few images of the completed building.
Dates
- Creation: -
Conditions Governing Access
This 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 & Special Collections Department at library.archives@unco.edu or 970-351-2854 for further information.
Historical Note
The James A. Michener Library was constructed between January 1969 to the summer of 1971. It was officially named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener, a UNC alumnus and former faculty member, in 1973. The library houses the significant James A. Michener papers and special collections, a collection of nearly 900 linear feet of his manuscripts, notes, and other personal materials. It has served as the campus's central library since its completion.
Full Extent
126 Item(s) (Digital images)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection comprises digital images showcasing the building of the James A. Michener Library on the University of Northern Colorado campus.
Arrangement Note
Collection arrangement maintained from original acquisition.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Images are digital, a computer is required for viewing.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
Gift of Hensel Phelps on November 2, 2012. Accession number: 12.32 (2 collections with the same accession number)
Bibliography: sources consulted
"University Libraries, about the libraries, history and information," University of Northern Colorado Website. https://www.unco.edu/library/about_us/history-info.aspx.
Processing Information Note
Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on 20115 August 31, including information taken from Archon.
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Author
- Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen in 2015. Revised in 2025 by Becky Yates
- Date
- 2025-10-07
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Edition statement
- Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on 2025 August 31, including information taken from Archon. Revised 2025 October 7 by Becky Yates.
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