Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, 1867-1976

Summary

Creator:

Horne family and Johnson family

Date:

1867-1976

Extent:

0.51 Linear Feet 1 box, 1 oversized folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, ms3365, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of genealogies, biographical information, and photographs of the Herschel V. Johnson and Pearce Horne families from 1867-1976. Also included are correspondence between Pearce Horne, Tallulah Johnson Horne, Herschel V. Johnson, A.K. Horne, J.U. Horne, other family members and friends; and a lock of Herschel V. Johnson's hair.

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.

Custodial history:

Gift of W. A. Jett.

Related

Other finding aids:

Published materials accompanying the collection have been cataloged individually with an associated collection note, and can be found in GIL by searching the title of this collection.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Genealogy.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence

Names:

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

Preferred citation:

Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers, ms3365, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.