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.

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.