William Weber Johnson:
An Inventory of His Kelly Blue Papers at the Harry Ransom Center
| Creator: | Johnson, William Weber, 1909-1992 | |
| Title: | William Weber Johnson Kelly Blue Papers | |
| Dates: | 1924-1960, undated | |
| Extent: | 1 document box (.42 linear feet) | |
| Abstract: | The papers of American journalist and historian William Weber Johnson for his book, Kelly Blue (1960), concern the life of Harold Osman "Cowboy" Kelly (1884-1955), an Ohio native who became a notable American primitive or folk painter in Texas. Along with the typescript for Kelly Blue are Johnson’s research materials, largely transcriptions of Kelly’s letters and his reminiscences. | |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection MS-02211 | |
| Language: | English |
| Access: | Open for research. Researchers must create an online Research Account and agree to the Materials Use Policy before using archival materials. | |
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Administrative Information
| Preferred Citation | William Weber Johnson Kelly Blue Papers (Manuscript Collection MS-02211). Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin. | |
| Processed by: | Joan Sibley, 2019 |
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