Mary Johnston Letter, 1912 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Mary Johnston Letter, 1912

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-551

Primary Creator: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: American letters--Virginia, Newport News (Va.), Norfolk (Va.), Richmond (Va.)

Forms of Material: Correspondence

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One 1912 letter regarding Mary Johnston's travels and inability to pay a visit to Norfolk, Virginia.

Biographical Note

Mary Johnston was born on November 21, 1870 in Buchanan, Virginia. She was a bestselling author, writing several historical fiction novels. Johnston used her fame to advocate for women's rights. She died on May 9, 1936 in Warm Springs, Virginia and was buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

American letters--Virginia
Newport News (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Richmond (Va.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Mary Johnston Letter, MSS 0000-551, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed February 8, 2016.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 5: Filing Cabinet Manuscripts

Folder 1: Correspondence, Mary Johnston to Mrs. Adams, 1912 April 7: Written in Richmond, Virginia and sent to Norfolk, Virginia. Includes envelope.