MARLENE JOHNSON:
An Inventory of Her Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society
Manuscripts Collection
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OVERVIEW
| Creator: | Johnson, Marlene, 1946- creator. | |
| Title: | Marlene Johnson papers. | |
| Dates: | 1972-1993. | |
| Language: | Materials in English. | |
| Abstract: | Correspondence files, speeches, trip files, reports, and photographs relating to this St. Paul business woman and lieutenant governor of Minnesota (1983-1991). | |
| Quantity: | 3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes). | |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf locations. |
SCOPE AND CONTENTS
The papers document Johnson's political activities; her advertising business and related organizations; her involvement with community organizations, especially Spring Hill Center and Landmark Center; the financial status of the Friends of Marlene Johnson committee; and Johnson's campaign activities as a Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for lieutenant governor in 1982 and 1990.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access Restrictions:
Until July 1, 2032, access to the collection requires written permission.
Use Restrictions:
Until July 1, 2032 quotation or publication beyond the fair use provisions of the copyright law requires written permission.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Marlene Johnson Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.
Accession Information:
Accession number: 13,078; 14,504; 15,176
Processing Information:
Processed by: Bonnie Palmquist, February 1992.
Catalog ID number: 990017158390104294
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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| 152.H.13.2F | 1 | Gloria Griffin, 1976. | |||||||||
| Johnson was manager for Gloria Griffin's campaign for U.S. Senate in 1976. | |||||||||||
| Win With Women. | |||||||||||
| Workshop for political activists. | |||||||||||
| Marlene Johnson public relations packet, 1978-1983. | |||||||||||
| Calendars, 1972-1973, 1975-1979. | |||||||||||
| Annotated. | |||||||||||
| Campaign contributors, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Computer printouts of contributors to the gubernatorial campaign of Perpich and Johnson, listing names, residences, and amount of contribution. | |||||||||||
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| 146.K.15.13B | 2 | Miscellaneous subject files: | |||||||||
| Advertising Agency Council of the Northwest, 1978-1981. | |||||||||||
| Advertising Federation of Minnesota, Inc., 1978-1981. | |||||||||||
| City of St. Paul. Set Aside Program, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Community Improvement Program, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Conference on Small Business. | |||||||||||
| Council on Economic Status of Women. Advisory Committee, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Creative Problem Solving, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Mainstay: Exploring Opportunities for Homemakers, 1980-1981. | |||||||||||
| Managing the Small Firm for Profit and Growth. Seminar, June 1980. | |||||||||||
| Metro State University (grant proposal), April 20, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Minneapolis Chapter of Executive Women International, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota's Women's Economic Round Table, 1980-1982. | |||||||||||
| National Association of Women in Construction, September 21-22, 1982. | |||||||||||
| National Women's Educational Fund, September 25, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Nominations for YWCA Leader Lunch. | |||||||||||
| Northwestern Bell Telephone. Minority Business Enterprise/Women Owned Business, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Northwest National Bank. Affirmative Action Procurement Policy, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Rossman reports, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Speeches: | |||||||||||
| League of Women Voters, April, 21, 1980. | |||||||||||
| St. Cloud State University, April 15, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Southwest State University, September 29-30, 1981. | |||||||||||
| Government Operation Committee, February 15, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Senate Employment Committee, March 3, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Split Infinitive, Inc. 10th Anniversary Party, 1980. | |||||||||||
| State Set Aside Program, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Trips: | |||||||||||
| Atlanta, September 21-22, 1981. | |||||||||||
| New York, October 5-7, 1981. | |||||||||||
| California, October 28 - November 4, 1981. | |||||||||||
| University of Minnesota. Continuing Education for Women, June 13, 1980. | |||||||||||
| University of Wisconsin Extension, 1980. | |||||||||||
| White House Conference Delegate, 1980. | |||||||||||
| Work Plan Chart (MJ). | |||||||||||
| YWCA Leader Luncheon, 1980-1981. | |||||||||||
| Corporation Contacts Committee. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Landmarks, 1979-1982. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Minutes, reports, and financial information relating to the restoration of the old Federal Courts Building in St. Paul. The building was later renamed the Landmark Center. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Outward Bound, 1980-1982. | |||||||||||
| Minutes, financial information, and related materials. Johnson was on the board of trustees. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Wellspring, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Johnson was on the advisory committee on entrepreneurial activities. | |||||||||||
| Spring Hill Center, 1979-1982. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Minutes, reports, and correspondence of a conference center used by governmental, environmental, community, educational, social welfare, arts, and religious organizations. Johnson was on the board of directors. | |||||||||||
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| 146.K.15.14F | 3 | Political activities: | |||||||||
| Cutler, Lynn. Fundraiser, April 29, 1982. | |||||||||||
| A Democratic candidate for Congress from Iowa. | |||||||||||
| Friends of Marlene Johnson: | |||||||||||
| Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1983-1984. | |||||||||||
| Ethical practices reports, 1985-1993. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Financial reports, May 1990. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund, 1982-1983. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Minutes, correspondence, and financial records. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Women Elected Officials, 1983. | |||||||||||
| National Women's Political Caucus, 1977. | |||||||||||
| Johnson was running for vice-chair. | |||||||||||
| [Warren] Spannaus Campaign Fundraiser, 1982. | |||||||||||
| Perpich Position Papers, 1978. | |||||||||||
| Perpich/Johnson Gubernatorial Campaign, 1982. 12 folders, 2 volumes. | |||||||||||
| Includes records of receipts and disbursements, schedules, correspondence, lists of contributions, and miscellaneous material. | |||||||||||
| Perpich/Johnson Inaugural, 1983. | |||||||||||
| Photographs. | |||||||||||
| Photographs of Johnson taken for gubernatorial campaign. | |||||||||||
| Perpich/Johnson Gubernatorial Campaign: 1990. | |||||||||||
| Candidate questionnaires. | |||||||||||
| Citizens Jury. | |||||||||||
| Convention packet. | |||||||||||
| Includes Johnson's speech. | |||||||||||
| Correspondence and miscellaneous. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
RELATED MATERIAL
CATALOG HEADINGS
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
- Topics:
- Businesswomen -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.
- Campaign funds -- Minnesota.
- Governors -- Minnesota -- Election.
- Political campaigns -- Minnesota.
- Politics, Practical -- Minnesota.
- Women -- Political activity -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.
- Women executives -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.
- Women in the advertising industry -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul.
- Persons:
- Griffin, Gloria.
- Perpich, Rudy, 1928-1995.
- Organizations:
- Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
- Landmark Center.
- Minnesota Outward Bound School.
- Minnesota. Governor -- Elections.
- Spring Hill Center (Wayzata, Minn.)
- Document Types:
- Photographs.
- Speeches.
- Occupations:
- Advertising executives.
- Politicians.
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