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Incoming Correspondence of Philothea Townsend Johnson, 1858-1915, undated

 Series
Identifier: Series IV

Scope and Contents

This series consists of two subseries: 1. Letters from Homer Johnson, and: 2. Letters from other individuals. Homer's letters to his mother chronicle his student days, his developing law practice, trips to Europe, and the raising of his family. Letters in the second series include correspondence from Jeanette Johnson Dempsy (Homer's daughter), Mary Hiller, Lousie Johnson (Homer's third wife), Mary Powell, Mary Townsend, and Sarah Whitcomb. One letter was written to Philothea before she was married to Alfred Johnson.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858-1915, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.40 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository

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