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Edward C. Johnson Papers, 1896-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Johnson, Edward C. (Edward Carl), 1880-1962
Title
Edward C. Johnson Papers
Dates
1896-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (5 Boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 223 (collection)
Summary
The personal and professional papers of Edward C. Johnson, Dean of the State College of Washington's College of Agriculture, from 1919-1945, and Director of the Washington Agricultural Experiment Station, from 1919-1948.
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 and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Edward Carl Johnson was born on a farm in southern Minnesota in 1880. He received his BA and MA degrees from the University of Minnesota in 1906 and 1907, respectively. In 1907 he became Assistant Pathologist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, USDA, in Washington, D.C., and from 1908-1912 he served as Pathologist in charge of disease work. Johnson accepted the position of Superintendent of Institutes and Demonstrations at Kansas State Agricultural College in 1912, and was the Dean of College Extension from 1915 to 1918. In 1919 he became Dean of the State College of Washington's (now Washington State University) College of Agriculture and Director of the Washington Agricultural Experiment Station. Johnson was Dean until 1945 and held the station directorship through 1948. He died in 1962.

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Content Description

The personal and professional papers of Edward C. Johnson, Dean of the State College of Washington's College of Agriculture, from 1919-1945, and Director of the Washington Agricultural Experiment Station, from 1919-1948. The papers consist of correspondence, speeches, manuscripts, notes, reports, publications, clippings, and photographs of an agricultural administrator specializing in extension services. Included is a lengthy diary recounting extensive travels in Western Europe and the Soviet Union during 1937; and the report of the 1947 United States Department of Agriculture Mission to Colombia, of which Johnson was head.

The first series contains reports and correspondence dating from Johnson's employment at Kansas State University and with the USDA in Washington, D.C.

Series two is composed primarily of materials relating to Johnson's overseas travels while employed at the State College of Washington. This material includes correspondence, speeches, notes, reports, maps, clippings, photographs and photograph lists, glass slides, and motion pictures. Most of the approximately 500 photographs were taken on Johnson's tour of farms and agricultural experiment stations in Colombia in 1947, although some are of European agriculture dating from his extensive travels in 1937. The four short rolls of motion picture film were also taken on Johnson's European trip. Scenes of American agriculture from the period ca. 1907-1920 are depicted on the more than 40 glass slides in the collection, some taken in the Pullman vicinity. Mementos from Johnson's childhood and travels are also included in this series.

The third, and final, series contains Johnson's publications. Manuscripts of some of his writings are included, among them being: Emphasis on Conservation, Other Inland Empires, and Another Valley.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Edward C. Johnson Papers, 1896-1959 (Cage 223)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series.

Acquisition Information

The greater portion of the papers of Edward Carl Johnson were donated to the Washington State University Library by Mrs. E. C. Johnson in 1968. Additional papers were received with the records of the College of Agriculture (UA 76-12) which were deposited in the Library prior to 1970.

Related Materials

Johnson Family Papers, circa 1906-1947 (Cage 853)

Edward C. Johnson Correspondence, 1907-1961 (Cage 950)

State College of Washington College of Agriculture Dean Records, 1893-1948 (Archives 15)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Craig Holstine
2022

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