George W. Johnson (1837-1902) Papers, 1860-1960 A&M 1655

George W. Johnson (1837-1902) Papers, 1860-1960 A&M 1655


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 1655
Title
George W. Johnson (1837-1902) Papers 1860-1960
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198523
Quantity
1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. (2 document cases, 5 in. each); (2 scrapbooks, 2 in.)
Creator
Johnson, George, 1837-1902
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Diaries, correspondence, notes, receipts, and newspaper clippings of a lumberman and stockman from Morgantown, West Virginia. Subjects include Johnson's agricultural activities, his extensive timber dealings in Monongalia County, and the rafting of logs to Pittsburgh and intermediate points on the Monongahela River.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], George W. Johnson (1837-1902) Papers, A&M 1655, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Agriculture
  • Diaries and journals.
  • Johnson, George W.
  • Livestock
  • Lumber trade
  • Monongahela River (W. Va. and Pa.)
  • Monongalia County (W. Va.)
  • Morgantown (W. Va.)
  • Rivers and river valleys.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Johnson, George W.
  • Johnson, George, 1837-1902

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Monongahela River (W. Va. and Pa.)
  • Monongalia County (W. Va.)
  • Morgantown (W. Va.)