Almon W. Johnston Photograph Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Johnston-(Main)
The collection consists of 2 boxes of photographs, mostly black and white, 8" x 10" prints. A substantial number of the photographs are stamped with Johnston's name on the back. Subjects include WNJR interviews and broadcasts, Newark Airport, downtown Newark, public events, sports, portraits, etc. There are also photographs that appear to be of the Johnston family, and a few photographs that are attributed to the Associated Press and other news services.
Dates
- 1930s-1950s
Creator
- Johnston, Almon W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.
Note Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collec
Extent
.83 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger boxes)
Biographical / Historical
Professional photographer Almon W. Johnston, based at 140 Roseville Avenue, Newark, shot photographs for local newspapers, including the Newark Sunday Call, and for Newark radio station WNJR. Blanche M. Johnston (1906-1970) may have been his wife.
Creator
- Johnston, Almon W. (Person)
- Author
- No finding aid text from Newark Archives Project nap.rutgers.edu
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
Contact:
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org