Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Leon George Johnson Papers
UA.10.3.62
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator -
- Johnson, Leon George, (Johnnie)
- Title
- Leon George Johnson papers
- ID
- UA.10.3.62
- Date [inclusive]
- 1905-1911
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic feet , 1 volume; 10 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Biographical Note
Leon George (Johnnie) Johnson, of Cadillac, Michigan, attended Michigan Agricultural College for the academic years 1906-1911. He studied engineering and forestry. It is not clear whether he earned his B.S. degree. Johnson was a member of the Hesperian Society (Psi Upsilon Fraternity) and lived in the Hesperian House from 1907 to 1911. While at M.A.C., Johnson was a member of the Band and the Forestry Club. He participated in class football, was a manager of the 1909 Varsity Football team and the 1911 Varsity Baseball team, and was Assistant Business Manger of the Holcad newspaper.
Scope and Contents note
Leon Johnson papers consist of a scrapbook, letters, speeches, and memorabilia. Scrapbook contains athletic, dance, theatre, and semi-centennial programs; receipts and tickets; letters; college songs; greeting cards and ribbons; newsclippings; posters, including class rivalry posters by the classes of 1910, 1911, and 1912; and postcards and photographs of Michigan Agricultural College life, Forestry Camp, and friends. Memorabilia include M.A.C. programs and calendars.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections July 1980
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2012
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Anniversaries, etc..
- Michigan State University. Athletics. Baseball.
- Michigan State University. Class of 1911.
- Michigan State University. Hesperian Literary Society. -- Chronological subdivision--1906-1911;
- Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Epsilon Nu Chapter (Michigan State University).
Personal Name(s)
- Ferrari, J.
Subject(s)
- Baseball
- College students
- College students -- United States -- Conduct of life
- San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Letters and Speeches 1907 - 1909, 1911, undated |
F.D. | 1 | ||
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Memorabilia |
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| Drawer | Folder | |||
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M.A.C. Programs 1909 - 1911, undated |
F.D. | 2 | ||
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M.A.C. Calendar 1911 |
F.D. | 3 | ||
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Miscellaneous 1907 - 1910, Undated |
F.D. | 4 | ||
|
Postcards 1909-1912 |
F.D. | 5 | ||
|
Photographs |
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| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Leon Johnson and friends (group and individual shots) Circa 1906-1911 |
F.D. | 6 | ||
|
M.A.C. Band Undated |
F.D. | 7 | ||
|
Group photo from a dance Undated |
F.D. | 7 | ||
|
M.A.C. baseball players and coach Circa 1906-1911 |
F.D. | 8 | ||
|
Outdoor group shots - Cyanotypes Undated |
F.D. | 9 | ||
|
San Francisco, California Earthquake aftermath 1906 |
F.D. | 10 | ||
| Volume | ||||
|
Scrapbook #59 1905-1911 |
Scrapbook #59 | |||