By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Mary Johnston Letter, 1912
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-551
Creator: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936
Extent: 1.0 Folders
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Date Acquired: 11/24/2014
Languages: English [eng]
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.
Administrative Information
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
- 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.