Joseph Elliott Johnston papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Joseph Elliott Johnston papers
- Date
- 1964
- Creator
- Johnston, Joseph Elliott
- Extent
- 0.23 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Poetry.
- Drawing.
- Authors, American -- Kentucky.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by format.
- Preferred Citation
- 66m11: [identification of item], Joseph E. Johnston papers, 1964, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Joseph Elliott Johnston was an author from Kentucky born in 1875. He published a book enitled Life Begins at Eighty in 1964.
- Scope and Content
- The Joseph Elliott Johnston papers (dated 1964; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) consist of original materials used for Johnston's 1964 book Life Begins at Eighty. The books contains his reminiscences, various poems, and comments on life. Besides the manuscript, the collection includes original sketches and photographs used in the book as well as letters concerning the book and masked negatives and plates of the book.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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