Princeton University Library Collection of J. A. Johnson Photographs, 1908

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Collection Overview

Collector:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections

Title:

Princeton University Library Collection of J. A. Johnson Photographs

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/q237hv822

Dates:

1908

Size:

1 box and 1.25 linear feet

Storage Note:

Firestone Library (scamss): Box P-000075

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists of an open collection of photographs by American photographer J. A. Johnson, who was active in the early 20th century. Subjects include American Indians, primarily chiefs from the Sioux Nation, and cowboys in the American West.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents: Consists of an open collection of photographs by American photographer J. A. Johnson. Materials include nine mounted black-and-white photographs, roughly 7.5" x 9.5" in size, depicting Sioux Indian chiefs and cowboys in posed portraits. Most photographs are dated 1908; several are undated but were likely taken around the same time.
Arrangement: Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Collection History

Acquisition:: Purchase, 2013 (AM 2013-100).
Appraisal: No materials were separated during 2017 processing.
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Kelly Bolding in January 2017. Finding aid written by Kelly Bolding in January 2017.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Princeton University Library Collection of J. A. Johnson Photographs; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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