John Taylor Johnston Collection, 1832-1981.

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John Taylor Johnston Collection, 1832-1981.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472155593

The collection consists of: travel journals, visitor books, correspondence, family histories, and other unpublished and published documents relating to the life, travels and family history of John Taylor Johnston. The bulk of this material relates to Johnstons personal affairs and is not concerned with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2.5 linear feet (2 boxes, 9 custom book boxes)

fre,

eng,

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576872

Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library

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