Joseph B. Johnson Papers

The Joseph B. Johnson Papers contain records from Joseph Blaine Johnson, Governor of Vermont 1954-1959. The collection includes both political and personal papers. The personal papers include correspondence, subject files such as financial records, boards and committees to which Johnson belonged, and charitable pursuits. The personal series also contains memorabilia such as date books, travel diaries, and objects such as plaques and graduation regalia. The political papers include subject files: records of state departments, bills, and political actions with which Johnson participated. Also included are political correspondence, publicity such as transcripts of radio talks, speeches, and newspaper clippings. Campaign materials for each of Johnson's state political campaigns are also included. The collection also contains photographs, both personal/familial and from Johnson's political career. Personal subject files and memorabilia are arranged alphabetically, while other series and subseries are arranged chronologically.