Johnston, Annie Bronn
Variant namesBorn, 1912; died, Reno, Nevada June 27, 1977. Known as "Wild Horse Annie," Annie Bronn Johnston, and Velma Johnston. Devoted herself to the protection of wild horses and burros. Responsible for the passage of legislation outlawing mechanized pursuit of horses. Worked towards the enactment of Wild Horse Annie Law (1959) and Wild, Free Roaming Horse Act (1971). Founded the International Society for Protection of Mustangs and Burros, later known as the Wild Horse Organized Assistance (WHOA!).
From the description of Velma Johnston (Wild Horse Annie) papers, 1949-1977. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38144224
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| creatorOf | Marston-Archibald Collection. Photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, family histories, and correspondence pertaining to the Archibald and Johnston families of Elora, 1842-1977. | University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library | |
| creatorOf | Johnston, Annie Bronn. Velma Johnston (Wild Horse Annie) papers, 1949-1977. | Denver Public Library, Central Library | |
| referencedIn | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. Mustang, wild spirit of the West : production material. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| referencedIn | Kania, Alan J. Papers, 1900-1900. | Denver Public Library, Central Library |
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| associatedWith | Henry, Marguerite, 1902-1997. | person |
| associatedWith | International Society for Protection of Mustangs and Burros. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Kania, Alan J. | person |
| associatedWith | Marston-Archibald Collection. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wild Horse Organized Assistance. | corporateBody |
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| West (U.S.) |
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| Animal rights |
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| Horses |
| Wild burros |
| Wild horses |
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Birth 1912
Death 1977
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