Summary |
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| Creator: | Johnson, Burges, 1877-1963. |
| Title: | Burges Johnson Papers |
| Dates: | 1921-1936 |
| Size: | 0.5 linear ft |
| Abstract: | Writings produced by Syracuse University professor Burges Johnson |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Biography
Burges Johnson (1877-1963) was an American author, publisher, and professor of English at Syracuse University. Johnson was born in Rutland, Vermont, and graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1899. He was later awarded an honorary Litt.D. by his alma mater in 1924. After graduation, he began working in the journalism and publishing industry until 1915 when he became assistant professor of English at Vassar College. He was then hired at Syracuse University in 1927 as professor of English and Director of Public Relations. In 1937, he left the University and became chairman of the English department at Union College, a position he held until he retired from teaching in 1944. Throughout his publishing and teaching career, Johnson was an author of numerous articles and novels. He advocated for nonsense and parodies in literature and was often critical of the American collegiate education system.
Scope and Content Note
The Burges Johnson Papers comprises a single series Writings, which is composed of books, essays, and poems written or co-written by Johnson. The content focuses primarily on the American collegiate educational system, including studies co-authored with fellow professor Dr. Helene Hartley about written composition courses at Syracuse University. Other works in the collection include Parodies for Housekeepers, a book of poetry co-authored with his wife Constance Johnson, and submissions to various literary journals.
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Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
The University Archives holds a clipping file and portrait file for Burges Johnson. The University Archives also holds the Helene W. Hartley Papers.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
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Materials were placed in acid-free folders and an acid free box.
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Created by: Sasha Solomon
Date: 2024
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