Record Groups
Metadata
Collection |
Harry Johnson Papers |
Object Name |
Collection |
Catalog Number |
RG-297 |
Dates of Creation |
1945 - 2009 |
Extent of Description |
0.2 linear feet (1 box) |
Admin/Biographical History |
Harry Johnson served in the 314th Medical Battalion attached to the 89th Infantry Division in the European Theater. The 89th ID is named as a liberating unit of Ohrdruf Concentration Camp. As the S2 of the headquarters company, Harry was responsible for intelligence and security allowing him to decide which photographs of the camp would be published by the Stars and Stripes. |
Copyrights |
No restrictions on use. |
Language of Material |
English. |
Scope & Content |
The Harry Johnson Papers focus on Harry's responsibilities as the Company S2 during the liberation of Ohrdruf. These papers include photographs. Folder 1 contains several emails between Jim Johnson and the museum regarding his dad's service and the donation. Folder 2 holds four photographs of scenes taken during the liberation. Folder 3 has background information regarding the 89th Infantry Division. |
Subjects |
Ohrdruf (Concentration Camp) United States. Army. United States. Army. Medical Battalion, 314th. United States. Army. Infantry Division, 89th. |