Remembering Jim Magnuson

Join us as we remember the life of author, professor, and Director of the Michener Center for Writers Jim Magnuson. This event is co-sponsored by the Michener Center for Writers. The program will be followed by a catered reception.

Magnuson was the author of nine books, including Famous Writers I Have Known (2014) and Young Claus (2023). He was also a highly respected playwright, screenwriter, and Professor Emeritus in the English Department at The University of Texas at Austin. For twenty-three years, Magnuson served as the director of the Michener Center for Writers, and it was his vision and dedication to the fellows that brought the Michener Center to international prominence and transformed the lives of countless aspiring writers. Among many honors, he was a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and the recipient of the Texas Writer Award from the Texas Book Festival.

Please have your reservation confirmation ready upon entering. A reservation does not guarantee a seat. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes before the event begins. No food or beverages are allowed inside our theater or gallery space.

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Host or Publisher Harry Ransom Center