Collection is open for research.
Gift of J. Prescott Johnson, July 1988 (Lib. Acc. 18875, Photo Acc. 988D091).
John Prescott Johnson photographic collection on John Edward Johnson, Org. Lot 497, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Additional materials at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library relating to the family of J. Prescott Johnson include two sets of reminiscences by Johnson about his parents, titled "Mother: a remembrance" (call number ST 92 J67m) and "Dad: a remembrance" (call number ST 92 J67d).
Small collection of photographs depicting J. Prescott Johnson's parents and paternal grandfather. Several of the images relate to the World War I military service of Johnson's father, John Edward Johnson: two portraits, taken in 1917, which show him in uniform; a group portrait of his unit, Company K of the 3rd Oregon; and a photograph of a hand-drawn postcard that he sent to his future wife, Caroline Eaton, from France during the war. The collection also includes a 1919 portrait of John Edward Johnson and Caroline Johnson, and an undated portrait of Henry Johnson (born Heinrich Bengtas), who was John Edward Johnson's father.
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