Box 35

Three versions of James P. Johnson biography written within the framework of a timeline. Two copies are complete and identical version of JPJ's life while the third copy begins in 1935 and ends in 1955 and has additional biographical information not included in other two copies. 16 pages total.

List of JPJ works including recordings and title search results for JPJ from the ASCAP website. A 1938 article about Ellington's composition of an opera. Is this part of JPJ collection? Article menitons American Negro Ballet and Eugene von Grona - this information is connected to JPJ.

Typewritten by JPJ, probably for the Julius Rosenwald Fellowship (matches items in box 26, folder 1). Items include photocopies, original typewritten pages, and carbon copies.

Certificate dated June 26, 1921 to James Johnson for completion of the third period of the piano course. Awarded by the Conservatory of Musical Art.

Health and life insurance policies for JPJ from The United States Life Insurance Company. Coverage effective May 7, 1951.

New York Public Library card issued to JPJ with a 1932 expiration date.

Letter dated December 4, 1939 from the New York Department of State Division of Licenses to Lillie Mae Johnson. Letter informs her that she passed the written examination for a real estate salesman's license.

Death certificate for Lillie Mae Johnson listing date of death as October 23, 1957. Certificate dated October 25, 1957.

Marriage license dated August 6, 1917. Framed.

Photocopy of marriage license.