Music and Awards

Michener's office included a music system which is featured in this area of the exhibit. It was assembled and largely built by Michener himself including the speakers. On this desk, there is a certificate given to James A. Michener by Former President Ronald Reagan on May 17, 1983 for his "civic leadership in providing longstanding and continuing support of artistic excellence and for bringing art of the highest quality to citizens across the nation." Also on this desk, you can find various awards presented to Michener, or Michener and his wife. One award presented to both Michener and his wife includes one from 1988 from the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Schools of Art, "in recognition and appreciation of notable contributions to the visual arts in Texas".

Other awards given to Michener found on this desk include: the Bucks County Commissioners Distinguished Service Award in 1985, and the Freedom Award – Outstanding Service for a Free Hungary, commemorating the Hungarian Revolution on October 23, 1956. This desk also includes a gavel that was presented to Michener on his address to the Texas House of Representatives on March 28, 1983.