Inventory of the Dorothy M. Johnson papers, 1950-1976

University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Collection Summary

Title Dorothy M. Johnson papers,
Dates (Inclusive) 1950-1976
Creator Johnson, Dorothy M.
Abstract
Collection Number 06378
Size 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Repository University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
Language(s) English

Biography of Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson (1905-1984) received her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Montana in 1928 and was a professor of journalism at the University of Montana from 1953-1967. Johnson wrote over 100 short stories and 14 books including "The Hanging Tree," "A Man Called Horse," and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence," all three of which were made into motion pictures.


Scope and Content

Collection contains correspondence (1950-1951), research notes and manuscript materials (1950-1976) relating to writings by Johnson.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.


Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.


Processing Information


Acquisition Information


Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Dorothy M. Johnson at the date of processing.


Access Terms

Manuscripts.

Western stories.

Women authors.

Authors, American.


Container List

Description Container

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