MTGMss210.xml Guide to the Dorothy M. Johnson-Kay Burnham Correspondence 1952-1977 Dorothy M. Johnson-Kay Burnham Correspondence Finding aid prepared by Bob Lovely Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula ©1998
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Mss 210 Johnson, Dorothy M., 1905-1984 Dorothy M. Johnson-Kay Burnham Correspondence 1952-1977 0.5 linear feet Catherine (Kay) Burnham was a clinical psychologist and close friend of Montana writer Dorothy Johnson. This collection primarily consists of correspondence from Johnson to Burnham. Materials are in English Biographical Note

Catherine (Kay) Burnham was a clinical psychologist and close friend of Dorothy Johnson. The two women met while living in New York City and often traveled together. Dorothy Johnson dedicated The Hanging Tree to "Kay Burnham" and, according to Burnham's brother, Catherine helped select shooting locations for the film adaptation. Catherine Burnham died of a heart attack in June 1988.

This collection primarily consists of correspondence from author Dorothy M. Johnson to Catherine Burnham from 1956 to 1977. It also includes newspaper clippings, two poems, and a travel visa.

The collection is divided into four series:

Series I: Correspondence, 6 folders, 1956-1977

Series II: Clippings, 1 folder, 1952-1969, 1 folder

Series III: Writings, 1 folder, 1974

Series IV: Personal, 1 folder, 1960

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana.

[Name of document], Dorothy M. Johnson-Kay Burnham Correspondence, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana--Missoula.

The materials in this collection remained with Catherine Burnham until her death, at which time her brother assumed custody of her estate. The materials remained with him until he donated the collection to the K. Ross Toole Archives six years after her death.

Gift of Mark Burnham, 1994

The actions of the original processor are unknown. The collection was slightly reorganized and re-described in 1998. The collection includes a series for clippings; however, clippings mentioned within correspondence are filed with the letter in which they are mentioned. Most of the collection was in fair condition though some brittle pages were placed between acid-free sheets.

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Burnham, Kay--Correspondence Montana Literature Series I Correspondence 1956-1977 6 folders

This series primarily consists of correspondence from Dorothy Johnson. Folders 1-4 are a chronological series of correspondence from Dorothy Johnson to Kay Burnham. Folder 5 consists of undated correspondence. Folder 6 consists of correspondence from third parties. Notable items in this series include Dorothy Johnson's recounting of: a story of a human skull which was said to have been given to the Knights Templar and used by them in ceremony; her interaction with Hollywood figures including Gary Cooper; her adoption by the Blackfoot Tribe; and the death of her mother.

 1/1 Correspondence 1956-1959 1/2 Correspondence 1960-1963 1/3 Correspondence 1966-1969 1/4 Correspondence 1970-1977 1/5 Correspondence undated 1/6 Correspondence, (From third parties) Series II Clippings 1952-1969 1 folder

This series consists of several newspaper clippings primarily pertaining to Dorothy Johnson.

 1/7 Clippings 1952-1974 Series III Writings 1974 1 folder

This series consists of two poems, one item entitled The Lucky Lady, and an article entitled "Montana," written by Dorothy Johnson for the Encyclopedia Britannica and dated 1974.

 1/8 Poems Series IV Personal 1960 1 folder

This series contains Catherine Burnham's 1960 Mexican visa.

 1/9 Visa 1960