J. Monroe Johnson papers, 1894-1964.

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J. Monroe Johnson papers, 1894-1964.

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Chiefly letters, 1917-1919, of J.M. Johnson to his wife Helen while serving with the 117th Engineer Regiment in the Rainbow (42nd) Division in Europe; later materials include speeches, 1919-1936, and letters and publications documenting Johnson's years of service working for the U.S. Government, 1935-1956, on various positions involving transportation, including the Interstate Commerce Commission and Office of Defense Transportation during and after World War II. Box 1: Correspondence (1894-1919); Box 2: Correspondence (1919-1958 and undated); Box 3: Speeches (1919-1936); Box 4: Bound volumes, consisting of letter book of the 42nd Infantry Division, Jan.-Apr. 1919; photo album, chiefly 1919 but some items as late as 1940s, primarily images of France and Germany; appointment calendars, 1936 and 1944; and published items including books and 3 issues of newsletter, Rainbow Reveille (1925, 1927, and 1942). Oversize materials (on site) include maps of France and elsewhere in Europe used by Johnson during World War I; also includes various posters dating to mid-decades of 20th century (chiefly World War II). Several dozen maps and publications are described individually in the catalog; use AUTHOR search for < J. Monroe Johnson collection >

2 oversize folders [on site]

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7089226

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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United States. Interstate Commerce Commission

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Clyde Bruce Aitchison (1875-1962) was an attorney and Interstate Commerce Commissioner. He was born in Iowa, educated at Hastings College, Neb., University of Oregon, and American University. He began the practice of law at Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1896, and moved to Portland, Ore., in 1903. He was Commissioner of the Oregon Railroad Commission and its successor the Public Service Commission, 1907-1916, and solicitor for the National Association of Railroad Commissioners, 1916-1917. From 1917 to ...

United States. Office of Defense Transportation

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United States. Army Infantry Division, 42nd

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Johnson, J. Monroe (John Monroe), 1878-1964

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Veteran of the 42nd Infantry Division, AKA the Rainbow Divsion, which served as part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I; Johnson was appointed Major in the First Battalion of the 117th Engineer Regiment before the unit's departure from South Carolina. The 42nd arrived in France in November 1917; Johnson later served in various positions with the Federal government, 1935-1956, chiefly in offices involving transportation and commerce; native of Marion, S.C.; attended...