Johnson, Mordecai (Dr.), 1920s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Includes clippings, transcripts, and newspaper articles related to Mordecai Johnson, primarily regarding actions and statements as president of Howard University from 1926 to 1960; includes notes and correspondence from Carl Murphy, president of the Afro-American Newspaper, about Mordecai Johnson; includes a publication from the General Alumni Association of Howard University voicing dissatisfaction with Mordecai Johnson's work as president of Howard University; includes a large number of photographs related to Mordecai Johnson, primarily during his time as president of Howard University
Dates
- Creation: 1920s-1960s
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Mordecai Johnson was the president of Howard University from 1926 to 1960
Partial Extent
18 folders
Partial Extent
2 oversize folders
Arrangement
Content is sorted by document type, except for General Alumni Association of Howard University folder which contains all materials related to the organization.
Condition Note
Subject contains a few fragile materials; see folders: Full Pages and Large Clippings, Letters and Notes, and Speeches and Statements
Original Location
WY0407, GFJ 013; WY0503, GFJ 019; ML0203, MAR 030; ML1606, MAR 292
Processing Information
Files on Dr. Mordecai Johnson have been processed using detailed processing procedures. Each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates. All folders were assigned original subheadings during processing to facilitate research.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository