Papers, 1913-1976.

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Papers, 1913-1976.

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Family and personal papers, correspondence, writings by and about Johnson, divinity school education materials, programs, documents relating to Johnson's three-year tenure as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Education, materials from organizations with which Johnson was affiliated, financial papers, address books and datebooks, photographs, and memorabilia relating chiefly to Johnson's activities before and after his tenure as president of Howard University as a minister and civic leader.

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Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University

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Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University

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