Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, 1832-1976

Summary

Creator:

Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880

Date:

1832-1976

Extent:

0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, ms 1658, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Herschel Vespasian Johnson and his family from 1832-1976. Papers include a copy of Johnson's autobiography, an album containing poetry, writings, and drawings, a few newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The autobiography, a copy of the original manuscript written by Johnson in 1867, covers Johnson's entire political career. Correspondence is mainly from Johnson to his daughter Tallulah Horne and her husband Pearce, with several to his daughter Gertrude discussing primarily family matters.

Biographical / historical:

Herschel Vespasian Johnson (1812-1880), politician and judge, born in Burke County, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Herschel Johnson (1812-1880) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type; correspondence arranged in chronological order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Legislators -- Confederate States of America.
Legislators -- United States.
Governors -- Georgia.
Correspondence

Names:

Georgia. Constitutional Convention (1867-1868)
United States. Congress. Senate
Horne family

Places:

Confederate States of America -- Politics and government.
Georgia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865.
United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.

Preferred citation:

Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, ms 1658, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.