Velma Johnston (Wild Horse Annie) papers, 1949-1977.

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Velma Johnston (Wild Horse Annie) papers, 1949-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38144224

The collection is concerned exclusively with the protection of wild horses and burros. Includes correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, newsletters, legal and government documents, and audio-visual material.

12.25 linear ft. (10 boxes; 3 AV boxes; 1 vault envelope, 1 OV photo box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7400621

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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International Society for Protection of Mustangs and Burros.

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Wild Horse Organized Assistance.

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Johnston, Annie Bronn

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Born, 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!). ...