Johnson, James Weldon - Photographs and Illustration, circa 1926-1938

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Includes an original illustration of the hotel where Mrs. J.W. Johnson stayed after Johnson's death, signed "Yancey."

Dates

Creation: circa 1926-1938

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.

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Document Types

Photographs, Illustration

Legacy Description

Photograph Items:1

Processing Information

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