Frank Johnson Books, Posters, and Postcards

Frank Johnson Books, Posters, and Postcards, 1857-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Johnson, Frank
Title: Frank Johnson Books, Posters, and Postcards
Dates: 1857-1949 (inclusive)
18571949
Quantity: 4 containers., (2 linear feet of shelf space.), (130 items.)
Collection Number: Cage 198
Summary: Approximately 100 postcards of varying areas; a few World War II protest papers, two Pullman Townsite Company stock certificates, and twenty-seven books mostly in Norwegian with some items in English.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research use.
Languages: Norwegian and English.
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of approximately 100 postcards of varying areas; a few Word War II protest papers, two Pullman Townsite Company stock certificates, and twenty-seven books, mostly in Norwegian with some items in English.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 198, Frank Johnson Books, Posters, and Postcards. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The collection was acquired by WSU Libraries in July of 1974.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

PostcardsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
Box	Folder
1	1	Approximately 20 postcards of Pullman and the Palouse ca. 1950; 15 of Timberline Lodge ca. 1950; remainder various ca. 1910-1950 including native American; Oregon, Washingon, and Idaho scenic; Butte, MT; North Dakota; League of Nations.

World War I and II Protest PostersReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
Box	Folder
1	2	3 items.

Pullman Townsite Company Stock Certificates, 1890Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	3	2 items

BooksReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	4	Wonderland	1903
1	5	Hvad Jig.Vil Bli, Naar Jig Blir Stor
1	6	Bjornstjerne Bjornson og Aulestad
1	7	Norge
1	8	Glott Ar Norges Natur
1	9	Olso og Omegn
1	10	Julehele
2	11	Bibelen eiler Den Hellige Skrift	1866
2	12	Huus- Postille	1857
2	13	Testiment-Kirkesalmebog	1892
2	14	Compendium Thelogiae Positavae	1864
2	15	Bibelhistorie	1889
2	16	Da Peik Skulde Gjore Sin Lykke
2	17	Norske Eventyr
2	18	Paa Ski Over Gronland	1890
2	19	Bergen
2	20	Smiling Bergen	1949
3	21	Mosby and His Men	1867
3	22	Valdemar Seier	1913
3	23	Nye Testament med Davids Psalmerm (Missing 6/30/1967)	1890
3	24	Uglereden	1912
3	27	Det Gamle Bergen	1955
3	31	New testament, first few pages missing	undated
4	25	Laesebog for Almue- og borgerskoler	1889
4	26	Forbuden Frukt	1945
4	28	Code of Iowa	1873
4	29	Smabarnas Bok, children's book
4	30	Pictorial Sunday Book	1866

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Norwegian Literature

Personal Names

Johnson, Frank --Archives (creator)

Geographical Names

Washington (State)--Whitman County

Form or Genre Terms

Postcards
Stock Certificates -- Washington (State)--Pullman

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