J. Lindsay Johnson collection, 1870s-1915

Summary

Creator:
Johnson, J. Lindsay, -1915
Date:
1870s-1915
Extent:
0.75 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

J. Lindsay Johnson collection, ms301, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of recommendations, endorsements, and appointments of J. Lindsay Johnson. Positions include member of the Board of Trustees of The University of Georgia, Consult to Antwerp Belgium or Lyons France, Commissioner for the Paris Exposition from the state of Georgia, positions in the Philippines, Director of the Census of the Philippines Islands, and Consul General to Shanghai, China. The collection also includes Legislative tickets (Railroad passes), membership cards, invitations, two photographs, Johnson's passport, and a sympathy letter regarding Johnson's death.

Biographical / historical:

John Lindsay Johnson (d. 1915) was a lawyer, planter, chairperson of Georgia State Commission to the Paris Exposition of 1900, and Director of the U.S. Bureau of Census in Manila, Philippine Islands.

For further information, see his record from Centennial Alumni Catalog.

Custodial history:

Gift of Miss. Letitia Gillespie Johnson.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

J. Lindsay Johnson collection, ms301, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.