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SC-1 Johnson Family
Collection
Identifier: SC-1
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of papers belonging to the Johnson family from 1773 to 1884. The papers include an account ledger, cyphering books, autograph book, journal, memoir, cookbook, bible, letter, receipt, and certificates. Researchers interested in 18th century familial life, prominent Quaker abolitionist families of Germantown (Philadelphia), and the Underground Railroad’s presence in Germantown (Philadelphia) will appreciate learning about the information presented in this collection....
Dates:
1773 - 1884
Found in:
Johnson House Historic Site
SC-2 Woman's Club of Germantown (WCG)
Collection
Identifier: SC-2
Scope and Contents
The Woman’s Club of Germantown (WCG) collection contains a small amount of papers and publications of the club from 1885 to 1985. Papers include a guestbook, blank stationary, and legal correspondence regarding the dissolution of the group. A binder of photocopied newspaper clippings and documents compiled by staff of the Johnson House Historic Site (JHHS) is available for research use. The framed charter of the WCG is on display at the Johnson House, along with several pieces of ephemera,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1885 - 1985
Found in:
Johnson House Historic Site
SC-3 Underground Railroad and Slavery/Abolition-Related
Collection
Identifier: SC-3
Scope and Contents
The Underground Railroad and Slavery/Abolition-Related collection extends from 1844 to 2008. The collection includes mostly printed material and ephemera related to slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad. These materials were obtained by Johnson House Historic Site staff over the years and often used in exhibits. Researchers interested in America’s slave trade, Philadelphia’s role in the Underground Railroad, and American abolitionist families will appreciate learning about the...
Dates:
1844 - 2008
Found in:
Johnson House Historic Site
SC-4 Images on Paper
Collection
Identifier: SC-4
Scope and Contents
The Images on Paper collection ranges from mid-1800s to 2006 and includes photographs, paintings, drawings, etchings, posters, postcards, and maps relating to the Johnson family, Johnson House, Johnson House Historic Site (JHHS), Woman’s Club of Germantown (WCG), slavery, and abolition. A large part of the collection are photographic reproductions of prominent abolitionists, such as Harriet Tubman. Also, a number of items in this collection are related to the Johnson family members who lived...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1850 - 2006
Found in:
Johnson House Historic Site
SC-5 Audio/Visual Media
Collection
Identifier: SC-5
Scope and Contents
The Audio/Visual collection ranges from 1950 to 2020. This collection includes LP record albums, VHS, CD, DVD, and a floppy disc connected with Johnson House history as well as events and a fieldwork project conducted at the house. Other subjects include the Women’s Club of Germantown, the Underground Railroad, slavery, abolition, Civil Rights in America, and Civil War history. Researchers interested in media connected with Johnson House history and the black experience in America will...
Dates:
1950 - 2020
Found in:
Johnson House Historic Site
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