William "Major" Johnson-David Wilson Family Papers
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Scope and Contents
The papers consist of ledgers, legal documents, letters, and miscellaneous papers which pertain to the Johnson lands and the Wilson's farming operation. Divided into two series, the papers have been arranged in chronological order.
Dates
- 1824-1968
Creator
- Wilson family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Conditions Governing Use
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical / Historical
William "Major" Johnson was an early settler of Hempstead County, Arkansas, settling on land that his grandfather, Edward Johnson, claimed in 1818. Major (as he was always called) married Sallie Hawkins in 1852 and in the following year the couple began building a large house on the original Johnson acreage. The large home was called "Woodlawn," and Major's descendants lived there until 1973. The home has been moved to Old Washington Historic State Park. Major Johnson's youngest daughter, Aloyise, married David Wilson in 1899. The Wilson family farmed the Johnson holdings throughout the twentieth century.
Extent
0.05 Linear Feet (1 reel)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series with contents arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The William "Major" Johnson-David Wilson family papers were loaned to Special Collections for microfilming by John J. Wilson, Jr., of Nashville, Arkansas, on January 31, 1994.
Processing Information
Processed by Kim Allen Scott; completed in February 1994.
- Title
- William "Major" Johnson-David Wilson Family Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Scott, Kim Allen
- Date
- February 1994
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu