Papers, 1923-1942 (bulk 1923-1937).

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Papers, 1923-1942 (bulk 1923-1937).

The collection consists of one typewritten letter signed by Martin Johnson, and four boxes of handwritten and typewritten documents relating to business and financial matters for the Johnsons' film projects at the AMNH.

3 linear ft. (5 boxes.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8333585

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Johnson, Osa, 1894-1953

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Johnson, Martin, 1884-1937

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Martin E. Johnson was an explorer, expert photographer and filmmaker. Johnson went on his first expedition to the South Pacific, then returned with his wife for a second expedition. On joining the Explorers Club in 1921, Johnson met Carl Akeley and the two began forming the Martin Johnson Expedition Corporation. The idea was to use Johnson's popular films as a way to raise money for the Akeley African Hall at the American Museum of Natural History. The Johnsons went on f...

American Museum of Natural History. Akeley Memorial Hall of African Mammals

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Martin Johnson African Expedition Corp.

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Martin Johnson African Expedition Corp.

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Talking Picture Epics

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