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Eric Gustav Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SAAGC/028

Scope and Contents

The papers of Eric Gustav Johnson contain records related to personal history, correspondence, research and translations, writings, and clippings and are focused on Johnson's tenure as executive secretary and editor of the Swedish Pioneer Historical Society.

Dates

  • 1910 - 1974

Creator

Language of Materials

Swedish and English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.

Extent

3.0 Linear Feet (6 containers)

Arrangement

Arranged by topic and then chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers of Eric Gustav Johnson were deposited upon his death in 1974 to three different locations: North Park College, Covenant Archives, and the Swedish American Archives of Greater Chicago. The papers remain dispersed. Papers from Johnson's tenure as executive secretary and editor of the Swedish Pioneer Historical Society are found in this collection.

Related Materials

One photograph of E. Gustav Johnson (approximately 1960) was removed to the Photograph Collection.

Processing Information

Eric Lundberg, October 1985.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Sponsor
Funding to migrate and update this finding aid was provided by the Swedish Council of America through the 2019 grant "Improving and Expanding Access to the Swedish–American Archives of Greater Chicago."

Repository Details

Part of the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago Repository

Contact:
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