Folder 12 - Research - Charlton Graham Johnson, Jr., 2000 - 2011
Scope and Contents
These papers consist of materials relating to Jordan's researches into the life and work of Carson McCullers and his involvement with the McCullers Center. In addition, there are materials concerning a symposium on the occasion of the centenary of the birth in Columbus, Georgia of Nunnally Johnson, a mid-20th century journalist and Hollywood scriptwriter; Blind Tom; steamboats and the history of the Columbus region. There are numerous newspaper and magazine clippings as well as photographic files on CD of such figures as Blind Tom, Horace King and Nunnally Johnson.
1925-2011 3 boxes (1.66 l.f.)
Dates
- Other: 2000 - 2011
Creator
- From the Collection: Jordan, Thornton F. (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 1.66 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
This folder contains material by and about Charlton Graham Johnson, Jr. (1920-2011), a cousin of Carson McCullers. It includes a photocopy of part of a lengthy memoire of Johnson's childhood. A fuller copy is present in the papers of Margaret Sullivan (MC 298), Series 3, Box 1, Folders 1 & 2. There are also photocopies of two issues of the Taylor County Tracer with articles concerning the Carson family.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States