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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     Donald D. Johnson papers

Dates:     1910-1918 (bulk 1910, 1918)

Creator:     Donald D. Johnson

Physical Description:     0.42 linear feet—1 container

Collection number:     MA 18

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of a narrative relating the experience of Swedish immigrant, John P Johnson during 1871-1879 and the publication The Quill published by the student of Marion High School, Marion, South Dakota.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance:    This collected was donated to the archives by Donald D. Johnson in 1992.

Access Restrictions:     This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status:     Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred Citation:     [Identification of item]. Donald D. Johnson papers, MA 18, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Processing Information:    This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on July 17, 1999 with revisions on July 7, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Persons:

• Johnson, Donald D.

• Johnson, John P.

Subjects:

• Family histories.

• Immigrants' writings.

• Immigrants.

BACKGROUND NOTE

Donald D. Johnson was a resident of Brookings, S.D. in 1992.  No other information could be found on this individual.

SCOPE and CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed of a short narrative composed around 1918 and relates the experience of John P. Johnson, a Swedish immigrant and grandfather of the donor, between 1871-1879.  This narrative was translated by Alma N. Lundin and read around 1918 at the Benton Lutheran Church in South Dakota.  This narrative is a photocopy; the original was not included with the donation.

Also included is a publication called The Quill published by the students of Marion High School, Marion, South Dakota.  A note is included with this publication indicating that it was published by Donald D. Johnson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson of Hartford, South Dakota.  It is assumed that Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson are the parents of Donald D. Johnson.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

Box 1.

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