Josephine Johnson Papers

Collection — Container: 5 boxes

Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-220

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from publishers, friends, family, and fans sent to Josephine Johnson in Norfolk, Virginia. The correspondence sent from publishers include both acceptance and rejection letters for Johnson's poetry submissions. The letters from Arthur Stanley Roberts, which comprise a notable quantity of correspondence, have an amorous flair, and Roberts's salutations to Johnson typically begin "Dear Philomela." The collection contains poetry verses dispersed throughout the collection.

Dates

created: 1922-1969
Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Creator

Johnson, Josephine (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Full Extent

5.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Correspondence from various authors is arranged in chronological order; notable correspondents are arranged in alphabetical order by surname, and each folder is arranged in chronological order internally. The correspondence of Arthur Stanley Roberts was placed at the end of the collection and organized chronologically.