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- Photocopied 1993 (originally created 1924-1930, 1952) (Creation)
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3 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
James Carol Johnson, 1907-1951, was born in Barnwell, Alberta. Beth McMullin, 1908- , was born near Taber. They were both members of Mormon immigrant families from the USA. They became friends while attending high school in Barnwell. Carol studied agriculture in Raymond, and spent two years as a Mormon missionary. Beth attended Calgary Normal School, then returned to teach school in the Taber area. They were married in 1931, and had five children, Minerva Carolynne, 1932- , Shirley Mae, 1934- , Dan Corlis, 1936- , Joyce Cynthia, 1937- , and Rodney Ellis, 1943- . They farmed on the Johnson family homestead, and Carol also worked as an agriculturalist for the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA). Carol died of tuberculosis in Calgary in 1951.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of Carol's diary (1924-1930), and Beth's reminiscences, written in 1952.
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No restrictions on access.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The originals are held by Beth McMullin Johnson.
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Name access points
- Johnson, Beth (Subject)