Jim Marrs Collection

Collection

Identifier: AR0871

Staff Only
No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The Jim Marrs Collection contains his writings and research on various conspiracy projects and theories. These writings include Crossfire, the book from which Oliver Stone’s JFK movie was based, Oswald’s Confession, a graphic novel, as well as materials related to UFO theories and 9-11 conspiracies. The materials include files, notes on individuals, interviews, publications, audio recordings, slides, photographs, VHS tapes and digital media. A web archive is included with the collection in Archive It.

Dates

Creation: 1963-2013
Creation: Majority of material found in 1964-1993

Creator

Marrs, Jim (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply..

Biographical or Historical Information

Jim Marrs was an author, a reporter and conspiracy researcher who lived in Springtown, Texas. Marrs was also a University of North Texas alumni. He worked for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Denton Record Chronicle at the beginning of his career. His focus was on the JFK assassination, UFO theories and other conspiracies. He published a graphic novel entitled Oswald’s Confession, a book titled Crossfire, which was the template for Oliver Stone’s film, JFK, along with other titles associated with 9-11 theories and government cover ups. This collection contains recordings, slides, publications and books related to his areas of interest.

Note written by

Extent

29.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains the conspiracy research materials of Jim Marrs, which includes information on the JFK Assassination and cover up stories related to this subject.