John C. Johnston Collection
Collection
Identifier: DC0207s
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of biographical information, a personal ledger, selections from his personal library, and the flute he used as a Davidson College student. The biographical information includes an obituary, photocopies of information from the family Bible, and a typed copy of an address given by Johnston on "The Standard of Moral Character in Teachers." The ledger contains personal notes and the original handwritten copy of the speech. The books and flute are housed separately. The books include: Outlines of Grecian History for Families and Schools (Philadelphia, 1846); Holy Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1859); Robert Pollack's The Course of Time (New York: Leavitt and Allen, 1853); and Joseph Belcher's The Religious Denominations in the United States (Philadelphia: John E. Potter, 1859).
Dates
- Undated
Creator
Biographical / Historical
John C. Johnston was a member of the Davidson College class of 1850. He was a teacher by profession, electing not to serve in the military during the Civil War to pursue this career. He died of typhoid fever in 1864.
Extent
2 folders (2 folders)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Mills.
Processing Information
Processed on 25-Oct-94
Creator
- Title
- John C. Johnston Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository