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Princeton University Library Collection of J. A. Johnson Photographs

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

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C1549
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 1.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Title of Collection, Box and Folder Number; Manuscripts Division, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1908 (inclusive)
Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914)
Abstract:
Consists of an open collection of photographs by American photographer J. A. Johnson, who was active in the early 20th century. Subjects include American Indians, primarily chiefs from the Sioux Nation, and cowboys in the American West.

Consists of an open collection of photographs by American photographer J. A. Johnson. Materials include nine mounted black-and-white photographs, roughly 7.5" x 9.5" in size, depicting Sioux Indian chiefs and cowboys in posed portraits. Most photographs are dated 1908; several are undated but were likely taken around the same time.

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Purchase, 2013 (AM 2013-100).

This collection was processed by Kelly Bolding in January 2017. Finding aid written by Kelly Bolding in January 2017.

Five photographs by J. A. Johnson are also included in the Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs (WC064).

No materials were separated during 2017 processing.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Author
Kelly Bolding
Finding Aid Date
2017
Access Restrictions

The collection is 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, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Chief Big Turkey, Sioux (Portrait), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Chief Big Turkey, Sioux (Profile), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Black Thunder, Sioux (Profile), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Black Thunder, Sioux (on Horse), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Black Thunder, Sioux (Portrait), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Chief Iron Shell, Sioux (Profile), 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Copyright 1908.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). American Indian Man in Headdress (Profile), circa 1908. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Untitled and undated photograph of a younger man in a headdress, probably a Sioux chief.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Cowboy on Horse, undated. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Untitled and undated.

Physical Description

1 item

Johnson, J. A. (American photographer, active ca. 1914). Ten Cowboys Sitting in Semicircle with Horses, undated. 1 item.
Scope and Contents

Untitled and undated.

Physical Description

1 item

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