Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1919-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Johnson, Walter Gilbert, 1905-1983
Title
Walter Gilbert Johnson papers
Dates
1919-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.42 cubic feet (7 boxes plus 1 vertical file)
Collection Number
3326
Summary
Papers of former head of the Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literature, University of Washington
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Professor of Scandinavian languages and literature, University of Washington. Walter Gilbert Johnson (1905-1983) taught and was head of the Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literature, University of Washington. He was active in the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, clippings, scrapbook, programs.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

  • Accession No. 3326-001, Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1947-1977
  • Accession No. 3326-002, Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1948-1976
  • Accession No. 3326-003, Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1919-1951

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3326-001: Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1947-1977Return to Top

5 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence, 1947-1977.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Walter Johnson, 1984-05-01

Accession No. 3326-002: Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1948-1976Return to Top

.42 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, clippings, scrapbook.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Walter Johnson

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 3326-002
Correspondence (Acquisition of Scandinavian materials)
1957
1 3326-002
Sibelius, Jean
1956
1 3326-002
Strindberg, August
approximately 1956-1976
1 3326-002
Clippings
1950-1957
1 3326-002
Scrapbook (Washington Scandinavian community)
1948-1952

Accession No. 3326-003: Walter Gilbert Johnson papers, 1919-1951Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Scandinavian May Festival programs.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Walter Johnson

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Scandinavian languages--Study and teaching--Washington (State)
  • Scandinavian literature--Study and teaching--Washington (State)
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Johnson, Walter Gilbert, 1905-1983--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (U.S
  • University of Washington. Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literature

Occupations

  • College teachers--Washington (State)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Arestad, Sverre (creator)
    • Blaisdell, Foster (creator)
    • Bronner, Hedin (creator)
    • Janzen, Assar (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives