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Box 36

Contains 12 Results:

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 1

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Framed and undated photograph of a young JPJ.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 2

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Publicity photo of Lillie Mae Johnson from Body and Soul. On August 4, 2008, Johnson family identified Lillie Mae on the left-hand side of the photo. Manila envelope also in folder.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 3

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Two photographs of Lillie Mae Johnson.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 4

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22 personal photographs of JPJ and his family.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 5

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Autographed personal photo signed by W.C. Handy. Autograph reads: "To Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Johnson W.C. Handy at 18." Original photo taken in 1891.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 6

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Group photograph dated February 7, 1945. Accompanying cardboard photo folder with an illustration of an American flag and writing on exterior reading: "Pied Piper." On inside of folder is an autograph signed by JPJ reading: "To my Pal and Friend Eddie Jr. To My New Friend Jerry & Agnes Thanks - J.P.J." Folder in fragile condition.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 7

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Loan agreements dated 1936-1938 between JPJ and Lillie Mae Johnson and Chattel Mortage. Two cancelled checks signed by Lillie Mae Johnson and a bank statement from Marine Midland dated 1956. Posthumous to JPJ's life, but original order in folder.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 8

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Document dated May 9, 1942 stating that JPJ and Lillie Mae Johnson had fully paid off debt.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 9

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Letters dated January 8, 1944 and February 5, 1944 acknowledging downpayment for home. Architect's blueprint for design of home. Very fragile, but needs rehousing.

 File — Box: 36, Folder: 10

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Rent ledger and other notes including phone numbers, addresses, and recipes. Ledger in fragile condition.