Hugh S. Johnson Papers, 1933-1942 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Title: Hugh S. Johnson Papers, 1933-1942

Primary Creator: Johnson, Hugh S. (Hugh Samuel) (1882-1942)

Extent: 2.7 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 11/12/1986. More info below under Accruals.

A decorated veteran of World War I, Hugh S. Johson worked on Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 presidential campaign. He later helped to draft the National Recovery Act and then served as Administrator of the National Recovery Administration until he resigned, amid controversy, in 1934. From that year until his death in 1942 he worked as a public speaker, writer, and syndicated newspaper columnist.

Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Accruals: After the initial acquisition, on September 19, 2000 two letters from Hugh Johnson to "Every Employee of N.R.A." were accessioned as a gift of Vernon M. Briggs, Jr.

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.

Acquisition Source: John K. Ohl and Ralph de Bedts

Acquisition Method: Gift