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Diary of Marthe Johnson

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1927)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier SC2013.022
Creator(s) Johnson, Marthe
Acquisition

Acquired by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of SU Libraries and Instructional Resources) in 2013.

SC2013.022
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Ian Post.
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Diary of Irene Lentz Campbell (1921 – 1933)
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Abstract

The Diary of Marthe Johnson was written in 1927 by a 15 year old woman from San Louis Obispo County, California. Johnson frequently read and saw films, which likely inspired her emotive writing and dreams of "trips abroad to the mysterious and romantic lands of Europe and Africa and Asia." Johnson wrote nearly every day about school, family road trips around America, and what she had read. She was also a member of the Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.). Also included with the diary is a 13 page note that Johnson wrote to close the year 1927, which provides insight into the author's intentions and emotions.

Biographical History

Marthe Amelia Johnson Talbot was born on May 13, 1912 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Her parents were named Frank Johnson (1876 -1944) and Martha Beier Johnson (1880 – 1933). Marthe had two siblings, Mary (1909 – 1911) and Maxwell (1914 – 1997).  According to a 1920 census, the Johnson family were living in Pierce, Wisconsin and by 1930, they had moved to California.

On October 20, 1934, Marthe married Alvin Alison Talbot (1908 – 1971).

Marthe died on May 15, 2005. She was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, California.

Arrangement Statement See Nabb Center Staff

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Clubs
    • Diaries
    • Diaries (Women)
    • Voyages and Travel
    • Youth
  • Location Terms
    • San Luis Obispo County (Ca.)

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