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Documents relating to Johnson's work at the South Australian Museum

Archive Collections / Johnson, James Eric / Series AA159/3 / Documents relating to Johnson's work at the South Australian Museum

This item contains the following documents:

  1. One page containing handwritten notes relating to work on mineral collections and meteorites, either at the South Australian Museum or the University of Adelaide, in December 1962. Johnson is mentioned as having donated a new meteorite and some manganese minerals for x-ray analysis. Author unknown.

  2. Typewritten report signed by Johnson entitled 'Report on half yearly activities at the South Australian Museum for the period from December 31st 1972 to June 30th 1973'. One page.

  3. Handwritten memorandum from Johnson to June Scrymgour (SAMA 897) of the South Australian Museum (SAM), reporting on his activities at SAM for the period 1973-1974. 27 June 1974. One page.

  4. Handwritten report, addressed to the Director of the South Australian Museum and initialled by Johnson, discussing the activities of the Mineralogy department at the South Australian Museum between 1 July 1974 and 30 June 1975. Further notes by an unknown author, handwritten in red ink, discuss the activities of Johnson and Dr David Corbert during this time. One page.

  5. 22 August 1975. Typewritten letter to Johnson from Dr JK Ling (AA871), Director of the South Australian Museum Board, informing him of his appointment as Honorary Associate in Mineralogy at the South Australian Museum. 1p.

  6. One page excerpt from the annual Report of the [South Australian] Museum Board for the period 1 July 1975 to 30 June 1976. The page (page 21) contains the section of the report relating to the management of the South Australian Museum's mineral collection, and contains a reference to James Johnson.

  7. Handwritten memorandum from Johnson to June Scrymgour of the South Australian Museum, reporting on his activities at the Museum for the period 1977-1978. Undated. One page.

  8. One page excerpt from the annual Report of the [South Australian] Museum Board for the period 1 July 1977 to 30 June 1978. The page (page 55) contains the section of the report relating to the management of the South Australian Museum's mineral and meteorite collections, and contains a reference to James Johnson.

  9. Lined paper (measuring approximately 20x16.5 cm) bearing handwritten notes by Johnson under the title 'Annual Report 1978-9'. One page.

  10. 11 September 1978. Typewritten letter to Johnson from John Ling, Director of the South Australian Museum Board, thanking him on behalf of the Board for his assistance to the South Australian Museum in the previous year. 1p.

  11. One page excerpt from the annual Report of the [South Australian] Museum Board for the period 1 July 1979 to 30 June 1980. The page (page 55) contains the section of the report relating to the management of the South Australian Museum's mineral and meteorite collections, and contains a reference to Johnson. One page.

  12. Handwritten memorandum from Johnson to June Scrymgour of the South Australian Museum, reporting on his activities at the Museum for the period 1979-1980. Undated. One page.

  13. Typewritten letter from Dr JK Ling, Director of the South Australian Museum, to WE Wilson, Editor of The Mineralogical Record discussing an article written by Bill Henderson (see AA 159/2/24) and clarifying Johnson's role at the South Australian Museum. One page. 30 June 1981.

  14. Form entitled 'South Australian Museum Review of Honorary System' and filled out by Johnson with details of his current and planned research. One page. 23 June 1983.


  15. South Australian Museum Memorandum from Ian Maidment to Dr Allan Pring, discussing a proposed exhibition of the Johnson collection and the announcement of the James Johnson Medal. Two pages. 2 July 1984.

Creator: Johnson, James Eric
Control: AA 159/3/3
Date Range:  01 December, 1962  -  02 July, 1984
Quantity:  2.25cm,   15   notes, report, correspondence
Formats: General Correspondence, Loose Notes
Series:  AA159/3