Guide to the James A. Michener Papers, clippings, publications and
other material related to the Colorado State College of Education,
1934-1941, 1949, 1972, 1999, 2005
University of Northern Colorado, James A. Michener Library, Archival
Services Department
University of Northern Colorado, James A. Michener Library,
Greeley, CO 80639.
Phone: (970) 351-2854
E-mail: library.archives@unco.edu
URL: http://library.unco.edu/archives/
2009
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Title: |
James A. Michener Papers, clippings,
publications and other material related to the Colorado State College of
Education1934-1941, 1949, 1972, 1999, 2005 |
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Dates (Inclusive) |
1934-1941, 1949, 1972, 1999, 2005 |
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Dates (Bulk) |
1936-1941 |
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Creator |
Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997,
University of Northern Colorado. Archival Services.
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Abstract: |
The collection consists of clippings,
publications and other materials documenting Michener's time as both a student and
faculty member at the Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, CO (previously
Colorado State Teacher's College). The clippings come from a variety of sources
including the College High Courier, the Greeley Tribune and the Mirror. The
materials also include several articles written by Michener during his time at
CSTCE, such as "Sex Education: A Success in Our Social-Studies Classes" and "Bach
and Sugar Beets." |
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Identification Number: |
JM069 |
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Quantity: |
1.5 linear feet (1 box) |
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Repository: |
James A. Michener Library, Archival Services
Department,
University of Northern Colorado,
Campus Box 48,
Greeley, CO 80639,
Phone: (970) 351-2854,
E-mail: library.archives@unco.edu,
URL: http://library.unco.edu/archives/
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Languages |
English |
James Albert Michener was born in 1907 to unknown parents and raised as an orphan in the care of widow Mabel Michener of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. By the time he graduated from high school in 1925, he had visited 45 out of the 48 states. He was given a scholarship to Swarthmore, and after graduating summa cum laude in 1929, he traveled and continued his education at nine universities inside and outside the United States. During this time, he also taught in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and at the Harvard School of Education.
When he was not teaching, Michener worked as a textbook editor in New York, and he joined the British Merchant Marines. During WWII, he joined the Navy, making use of his experience in the British Merchant Marines to climb through the ranks to lieutenant and his knowledge of history to carry out sensitive assignments in the South Pacific. It was this experience that brought about Tales of the South Pacific in 1947, which won a Pulitzer Prize. Michener used this novel as the cornerstone of his writing career, publishing almost 50 books in the next 50 years, including Sayonara, Hawaii, The Source, Iberia, Caravans, The Covenant, Sports in America, and Poland.
In 1977, a four-part public television series called The World of Michener covered Israel, Hawaii, Spain, and Poland, just a few of the countries upon which his books have been based. Several other books have been turned into movies or miniseries, and two of his novels have been turned into musicals (most notably South Pacific, which won its own Pulitzer Prize).
During the time that he was publishing, however, Michener did not ignore the world around him. He ran for Congress in 1962 and held positions on several committees, including the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention, the U.S. Postal Service stamp committee, and an advisory position on a council for NASA. He also spoke often at congressional hearings and at functions of those organizations in which he held particular interest. He was awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom, by President Gerald R. Ford in 1977.
James A. Michener died at the age of 90 on October 16, 1997 in Texas, three years after his third wife, Mari Yoriko Sabusawa. He had no children.
The records are arranged into series. The series are as follows:
Series 1, College High Courier,
1934-41
Series 2, Greeley Tribune Clippings,
1938-1939, 1949, 2005
Series 3, Articles written by Michener, 1938
Series 4, The Mirror Clippings, 1936-1938,
1972
Series 5, Michener's Students, 1999
The collection consists of clippings, publications and other materials documenting
Michener's time as both a student and faculty member at the Colorado State Teacher's
College in Greeley, CO. The clippings come from a variety of sources including the
College High Courier, the Greeley Tribune and the Mirror. The
materials also include several articles written by Michener during his time at
CSTCE, such as "Sex Education: A Success in Our Social-Studies Classes" and "Bach
and Sugar Beets."
Restrictions on access:
The collection is open for research.
Restrictions on use:
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are
responsible for ensuring copyright compliance.
James A. Michener Papers, clippings, publications and other material related to the
Colorado State College of Education, James A. Michener Library, Archival Services
Department,1936-1941, 1949, 1972, 2005, Archival Services, James A.
Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.
Inventory prepared by Shirley Soenksen on 2006 July 19, revised 2007 December 28. Jay Trask edited the finding aid and prepared the EAD version 2009 July; Kay Lowell edited access points in March 2010.
The collection was assembled by the Archival Services Department at an undetermined
time.
Documentation relating to the acquisition is on file in Archives, RG 13 S1 F11-2.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Colorado State College of Education.
Colorado State College of Education. Courier.
Colorado State Teacher's College.
Colorado State Teacher's College. Courier.
Greeley (Colo.)
Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997.
Michener, Patti Koon
Inventory
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College High Courier, volume
1-3, 1934 November to 1937
June
One bound copy with some loose pages. All pages are yellow and
brittle.
The College High Courier was known as
The Owl’s Eye from 1934 to 1936. Copies of the College High Courier from 1934 to 1969 also contained
within RG14 S2 F1.
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College High Courier, volume
1-3, 1934 November to 1937
June
Unbound photocopies.
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College High Courier, 1936 November 20 to 1941 December
5
Unbound originals.
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College High Courier, 1936 November 20 to 1941 December
5
Unbound photocopies.
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Faculty Wives Hear Mr. Michener Talk on Mexico.”
Greeley Tribune, May 12 1938, p.
6
James Michener discussed a trip to Mexico that he took with his wife
and Mr. and Mrs. Carol Gilbert. Michener included illustrations
drawn by his first wife during the trip.
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“Graphic Club Hears Michener.” Greeley Tribune, Feb. 17, 1938, p. 6.
Michener addressed the issue of "International Relations" before
members of the Graphic Club.
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“James Michener Orates at GHS Soph Assembly.”
Greeley Tribune, Mar. 12, 1938, p.
5.
Michener discussed several items before members of the third period
Sophomore class at Greeley High School: the "perfect gentleman,"
assets of girls - specially charm, as well as skills that high
school students needed for college."
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“Kiwanis Hears of Mexico Trip of 2 Members.” Greeley Tribune, May 6, 1938, p.
2.
James Michener discussed a trip to Mexico that he took with his wife
and Mr. and Mrs. Carol Gilbert.
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“Legislation for Women Discussed by Mrs.
Michener.” Greeley Tribune, Jan. 11,
1938, p. 7.
Mrs. James A. Michener spoke on the topic of "Legislation for Women"
before members of the Business and Professional Woman's Club.
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“Margaret Maddux Crowned Queen of Gala Freshman
Ball on Friday.” Greeley Tribune, Jan.
29, 1938, p. 5.
Mr. and Mrs. James Michener were chaperones of the dance.
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“Michener Tells Music Teachers Melody Makes World
Go Round.” Greeley Tribune, Jan. 11, 1938, p. 2.
Michener discussed the importance of studying music in schools at the
sixteenth annual convention of the Colorado State Music Teachers
Association.
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“Michener to Speak at Gill.” Greeley Tribune, Feb. 5, 1938, p. 2.
Michener addressed the issue of War in Spain before members of the
Gill School Club.
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"Peace Meeting is Held by Baptists.” Greeley Tribune, Feb. 4, 1938, p.
8.
Michener addressed the issue of "Peace Problems" before members of
the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church.
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“Philadelphia Teacher Visits Campus Here.” Greeley Tribune, Aug. 3, 1938, p.
4.
Julian McCreary on the faculty of the George School and a former
college of Michener was the guest of James Michener and Arthur
Henderson, both on the CSCE faculty.
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“Problems of Mexico Class Meets Jan. 16.” Greeley Tribune, Jan. 13, 1939, p.
3.
Michener was leader of the Problems of Mexico class sponsored by the
A.A.U.W. and the Greeley Woman's Club.
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“James Michener Assembly Guest.” Greeley
Tribune, Aug. 5, 1949, p. 1.
James was the guest speaker at an All-College Assembly on the topic
of "Aspects of Our Culture."
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Tribune Obituaries: “Velma Beauchamp.” Greeley Tribune, Jan. 18, 2005
Velma Muriel Beauchamp was James A. Michener‟s secretary for one year
while he taught at Colorado State College of Education.
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Michener, James A. “Bach and Sugar Beets.” Music Educator’s Journal, Sept. 1938, pp. 29,
43.
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Michener, James A. “A Functional Social Studies Program.” Curriculum Journal, Apr. 1938, pp.
163-164.
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Michener, James A. “Sex Education: A Success in Our
Social-Studies Classes.” The Clearing
House, April 1938, pp. 461-465. 1938
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Jones, Gloria. "Dorm Doings." Photocopy. The Mirror, Feb. 19, 1937, p. 3.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Michener, directors of Hadden Hall, and others
hosted an annual tea.
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"Michener is Speaker Before Morgan County Chamber of Commerce."
Photocopy. Mirror, Mar. 12, 1937, p.
2.
James Michener addressed the Morgan County Chamber of Commerce on the
topic of "St. Christopher." The following morning he discussed the
situation in Spain with high school students.
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"Michener is Speaker at International Club Meeting November 20."
Photocopy. Mirror, Nov. 20, 1936, p.
1.
James Michener addressed the issue of South America and their
relations with the world.
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"Spanish War and America to be Discussed at Forum. Photocopy.
Mirror, Jan. 8, 1937, p. 3.
James Michener was scheduled to preside over the discussion, "Should
America Take Sides in the Spanish Civil War," to be held at the
International Relation Forum Monday evening at the Junior High
School.
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“Library Seen as "Resting Place for Ideas" by Michener at
Dedication Ceremonies.” Mirror, Oct. 30,
1972, p. 1.
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Note dated 1999 February 25 from Charles E.
McFarland. 1999 February 25
Michener was McFarland‟s “Dorm Daddy” in 1936 when Jim and Patty
Michener were “Dorm Parents” at Hadden Hall.
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