Rossiter and Helen Kendrick Johnson papers, 1851-1929, bulk (1883-1900)

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Creator

Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 6 linear feet (14 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection contains the Johnson's correspondence, accounts,writings, notes, photographs, and printed matter. Rossiter Johnson's papers consist mainly of correspondence with family members and literary, social and political associates. Other materials are accounts, speeches, notes, and printed matter. Helen Kendrick Johnson's papers include correspondence with family members, accounts, writings, and printed announcement of club meetings. Photographs are of the Johnson family and others.

Biographical/Historical Note

Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931) was an American author and editor. In addition to editing historical and reference works, he wrote biographies, histories and poetry. He and his first wife, Helen Kendrick Johnson (1844-1914), were ardent anti-feminists who belonged to various organizations opposed to women's suffrage. Helen Johnson was also an author and editor.

Controlled Access Terms

• Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931.
• Johnson family.
• Kendrick family.
• Women -- Societies and clubs.
• Women -- Suffrage.
• Photographic prints.
• Authors.
• Editors.

Additional Creator Names

• Allen, Elizabeth Akers, 1832-1911.
• Browne, Frances Fisher.
• French, Lillie Hamilton.
• Gilchrist, Fredericka B.
• Johnson, Eva.
• Johnson, Florence Kendrick.
• Johnson, Helen Kendrick, 1844-1914.
• Kendrick, A. C. (Asahel Clark), 1809-1895.
• Kendrick, Evangeline Maria.
• Kilbreth, Mary G.
• Leipziger, Henry Marcus, 1854-1917.
• Stebbens, Mary L.
• Authors Club (New York, N.Y.)
• Educational Society.
• Henry Holt and Company.
• National Association Opposed to Women Suffrage.
• New York State Association Opposed to Women Suffrage.