Summary
Abstract
James Albert Michener was an American author of more than 40 books. Among Michener's major books are Tales of the South Pacific (for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948), Hawaii (1959), The Drifters (1971), and Texas (1985).
Dates
- Creation: 1990-1994
Extent
3 Cubic feet
Background
Collection Overview
The collection contains Michener's papers (including drafts, galleys, editorial changes, correspondence, and research notes) concerning the research and writing of his novel, Recessional, dealing with retirement communities in Florida. Also includes his synopsis of the process of creating this novel and his working habits.
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Recessional Manuscript Papers, RBM 2390, Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Recessional manuscript papers, 1990-1994
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.