Michael Shaara Papers, 1946-1998 1957-1987

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Michael Shaara Papers, 1946-1998 1957-1987

The Michael Shaara papers date from 1946 to 1998 and include materials that the author and educator created, received or collected during his lifetime.

10.50 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6327667

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Shaara, Michael (also known as Michael Joseph Shaara, Jr.)

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Michael Shaara was born on June 23, 1929 in Jersey City, N.J., and died on May 5, 1988 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the son of Michael Joseph Shaara, Sr., an Italian immigrant and union organizer, and Allene (Maxwell) Shaara. He married Helen Elizabeth Krumwiede in 1950 (marriage which ended in 1980), and had two children: Jeffrey and Lila Elise. Shaara graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in 1951, and continued with graduate studies at Columbia University (1952-53) and ...