James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections
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The James A. Michener Papers and Special Collections were created in 1978. That year, Michener donated 37 linear feet of his papers to the 91²Ö¿â. The papers were primarily related to his novel Centennial, published in 1974.
Shortly before his death in 1997, he designated the 91²Ö¿â to be the home of his writing and publishing legacy.
The Michener collection now consists of nearly 900 linear feet of materials. These include:
- Research notes
- Manuscripts
- Galley proofs
- Correspondence
- Field notebooks, maps, photographs and slides he collected while writing his novels.
Research Guide
Our research guide is the best place to begin your research on James A. Michener.
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ArchivesSpace
You can find descriptive information about many items from the physical collection here.
James A. Michener Papers and Records, Archives & Special Collections @ Digital 91²Ö¿â
You can find many documents and images from the Michener Collection here.
James A. Michener Society
The James A. Michener Society, a group with an interest in Michener’s life and work, was formed in 1998.