A Guide to the Papers of Annie F. Johnston , 5/30/2002 #7024-b

A Guide to the Papers of Annie F. Johnston 5/30/2002

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 7024-b

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Preferred Citation

Papers of Annie F. Johnston, Accession #7024-b , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by the Library on [August 16, 1965] January 25, 1967.

Scope and Content Information

This collection contains letters from Annie Fellows Johnston from 1903-1913. In her correspondence she explains problems preventing her usual reading and writing including the illness of her son, John, who was the inspiration for "The Jester's Sword." She discusses "The Beeches," the Pewee Valley, Kentucky, home of General Lawton's family which is mentioned in many of her stories; provides new photographs for publication purposes; sends wedding wishes; and conveys family news.

Correspondents include Louise J. Gaffney and Mrs. Paul Augustine McQuaid.

Contents List

Annie Fellows Johnston to Louise J. Gaffney 1903 May 31

ALS, 2 p., w/env.

Reports that, after leaving "The ranch," they stayed in California for a week and are now in Comfort, Texas, where they plan to stay for "some time." Mentions Gaffney's sister and "Mrs. Lee."

A.F.J. to L.J.G. 1904 March 20

ALS, 3 p., w/env.

Asks Gaffney to send enclosed picture to "Miss Regina." The picture is of A. F. J. and and "The Little Colonel," taken in "The Beeches," the home of General Lawton's family in Pewee Valley, Ky. Mentions "Mrs. Lee."

A.F.J. to L.J.G. 1909 April 26

ALS, 5 p.

Explains her tardy correspondence. Sending, under separate cover, a new picture of herself which should be used, from now on, in advertising copy. Mentions Mr. Page [L. C. Page (?)], Evansville and Mary Ware .

A.F.J. to Mrs. Paul Augustine McQuaid 1909 August 4

ALS, 4 p.

Sending best wishes on the occasion of the recent marriage of Mrs. McQuaid. Asks for her address, so that she can send a wedding present. Acknowledges Mrs. McQuaid's help with The Little Colonel .

A.F.J. to Mrs. McQuaid 1913 Feb 25

ALS, 2 p.

Enclosing a picture of the home she bought about a year ago, the home of the Lawtons. It is in Pewee Valley, Ky., mentioned in many of her stories. She lives with her daughter. Mentions Mr. Nunan.