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Short Stories of Dorothy M. Johnson

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C0169
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.4 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Short stories of Dorothy M. Johnson, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1948-1950 (inclusive)
Creator:
Johnson, Dorothy M.
Form:
Fiction -- 20th century.
Abstract:
Consists of selected manuscripts and some correspondence of Dorothy M. Johnson, a writer of Western fiction.

Johnson, Dorothy M.

A resident of Whitefish, Montana, Dorothy M. Johnson was an author of Western fiction. Two of her stories became films: "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "A Man Called Horse."

The collection contains the manuscripts of eight short stories by Johnson: "First Date," "Hold That Bull!", "A Man Called Horse," "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," "Marks of Honor," "Massacre," "Steady Girl," and "The War Shirt." Also included are letters from Johnson's agent and notes by Johnson concerning her short stories.

Gift of the author.

Folder inventory completed by Hilde Creager '15 in 2013.

No appraisal information is available.

Subject

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

Open for research/

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Johnson, Dorothy M. "First Date", 1949. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Johnson, Dorothy M. "Hold That Bull!", 1947-1948. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Johnson, Dorothy M. "A Man Called Horse, 1949-1950. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Johnson, Dorothy M. "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", 1948. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Johnson, Dorothy M. "Marks of Honor", 1950. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Johnson, Dorothy M. "Massacre", 1950. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Johnson, Dorothy M. "Steady Girl", 1950. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Johnson, Dorothy M. "The War Shirt", 1950. 8 folders.
Physical Description

8 folders

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