Inventory of the Katharine Reynolds and J. Edward Johnston Correspondence
This collection is the correspondence between Katharine Smith Reynolds (1880-1924) and J. Edward Johnston (d. 1951). Katharine Smith married R. J. Reynolds of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1905. She conceived of and was instrumental in the formation of Reynolda Village and the construction of the Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, NC. The correspondence in this collection occurred after Katharine Reynolds had been widowed. A majority of the letters were sent from Katharine Reynolds at the Reynolda House to Edward Johnston, the former school superintendent of Reynolda Village. Reynolds and Johnston married in June 1921, and their correspondence as represented in this collection continues for a few years after their marriage.
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Title
- Katharine Reynolds and J. Edward Johnston Correspondence
- Creator
- Johnston, John Edward, Mr.
- Reynolds, Katharine Smith, Mrs., November 17, 1880-May 23, 1924
- Date
- 1920-1923 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 1.0 linear feet / 2 letter boxes
- ID
- MS612
Biographical and Historical Note
This collection is the correspondence between Katharine Smith Reynolds (1880-1924) and J. Edward Johnston (d. 1951). Katharine Smith married R. J. Reynolds of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1905. She conceived of and was instrumental in the formation of Reynolda Village and the construction of the Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, NC. The correspondence in this collection occurred after Katharine Reynolds had been widowed. A majority of the letters were sent from Katharine Reynolds at the Reynolda House to Edward Johnston, the former school superintendent of Reynolda Village. Reynolds and Johnston married in June 1921, and their correspondence as represented in this collection continues for a few years after their marriage.
Collection Overview
Correspondence between Edward Johnston and Katherine Reynolds. Consists primarily of letters and telegrams. Also included an invoice, get well telegram to Johnston, wedding invitation, postcard, and telegram from R.T. Baker.
Collection Arrangement
Unknown processor prior to creation of this record. Processor arranged all letters and telegrams by date with undated items last. Following the correspondence these items were included: invoice, get well telegram, wedding invitation, postcard, telegram from R.T. Baker.
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Finding aid prepared by Finding aid written by Carolyn Jones., 2011
- Conditions Governing Access note
- Collection is open to researchers.
- Preferred Citation note
- Katharine Reynolds and J. Edward Johnston Correspondence, MS612, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.