Papers of Dorothy M. Johnson, 1896-1958.

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Papers of Dorothy M. Johnson, 1896-1958.

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The papers of Dorothy M. Johnson relate to her career as a writer of Western tales. Included are typescript drafts and related correspondence for several short stories and the novel, The Hanging Tree. There are also some family papers concerning Johnson's parents, including correspondence and photographs.

1 linear ft., (2 boxes)

University of Iowa Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103369

University of Iowa Libraries

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Johnson, Dorothy M.

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Dorothy M. Johnson (1905-1984) received her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Montana in 1928 and was a professor of journalism at the University of Montana from 1953-1967. Johnson wrote over 100 short stories and 14 books including "The Hanging Tree," "A Man Called Horse," and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence," all three of which were made into motion pictures. From the description of Papers, 1950-1976. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat r...