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Title: Advertisement endorsing nominees in upcoming election
Description: Advertisement endorsing the Justice of Court of Appeals, Justices of Supreme Court, Members of Assembly, Sheriff, and Aldermen for 63rd, 64th and 65th Districts.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst095

Title: Advertisement promoting John B. Johnston's address to National Council of Jewish Women, Staten Island chapter
Description: Newspaper ad advising individuals of Johnston's address at a benefit perfomance of the Staten Island Chapter of National Council of Jewish Women to be held October 31, 1927.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst097

Title: Arens letter advocating John B. Johnston
Description: Letter written by Max Arens describing John B. Johnston as a friend who "possesses all the sterling and humane characteristics which make a good and honorable judge."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst065

Title: Article endorsing John B. Johnston for Supreme Court justice
Description: Brooklyn Times article declares John B. Johnston for Supreme Court Justice "one of the finest selections made by any party in years."
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst030

Title: Article on widespread support for John B. Johnston
Description: Staten Island Leader article describes the strong support John B. Johnston is receiving from the "far end of Staten Island to where Long Island greets the rising sun at Montauk Point."
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst040

Title: Article supporting former Elmhurst resident, John B. Johnston
Description: Rockaway Wave article on John B. Johnston's candidacy for Supreme Court and the warm reception the former resident of Elmhurst received during a speaking engagement at the Amerind Democratic Club. (Johnston's name is misspelled).
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst087

Title: Biographical statement about John B. Johnston
Description: Biographical information about Supreme Court Justice candidate John B. Johnston.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst009

Title: Brooklyn Times article on John B. Johnston visiting Queens
Description: Newspaper article declaring "old home night" when former Congressman Johnston, Democratic Candidate for Supreme Court, visited and met "old boyhood friends."
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst052

Title: Brooklyn Times article on formation of John B. Johnston re-election committee
Description: Brief article on the formation of a committee of lawyers to work for the re-election of John B. Johnston, Democratic candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst098

Title: Brooklyn tablet and flagpole dedication
Description: Standard Union newspaper article on the dedication of a tablet and flagpole erected in the memory of the "boys of South Brooklyn who gave their lives in the World War." Attendees included John B. Johnston and General George A. Wingate.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst080

Title: Campaign button and ribbon for John B. Johnston
Description: Campaign button and ribbon with John B. Johnston's photo touting his run for Justice of the Supreme Court and mentioning the distribution of these buttons to voters in Kings County, Queens and Long Island.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst084

Title: Certificate selecting the treasurer of John B. Johnston Citizens Committee
Description: Certificate selecting Matthew Carroll as the Treasurer of the John B. Johnston Citizens Committee.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Certificates
Local Identifier: johnst025

Title: Citizens Union of New York and Woman's Municipal League endorse John B. Johnston
Description: The Citizens Union of the City of New York united with the Woman's Municipal League, "has recognized John B. Johnston's qualifications for the office of Justice of the Supreme Court," as well as the candidacy of Townsend Scudder and Franklin M. Tomlin.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst031

Title: Corroon letter endorsing John B. Johnston
Description: Letter from R. A. Corroon to George Stanton Floyd-Jones who would "consider it a personal favor if you could see your way clear to cast your ballot in favor of Mr. Johnston."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst047

Title: Cusack endorses John B. Johnston
Description: Letter written by William F. Cusack asking voters to choose John B. Johnston, whom he has known for many years and "admired both as a lawyer and man."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst066

Title: Democratic nominees on ballot
Description: Handbill listing Democratic Nominees for Justice of Court of Appeals, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of County Court, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, and Register.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst033

Title: Democratic women and the upcoming election
Description: New York American article on members of the Women's Committee who have begun an intensive election drive for Democratic candidates, John B. Johnston and Townsend Scudder, running for Justices of the Supreme Court.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst082

Title: Elder pledges support for John B. Johnston
Description: Letter in which Robert Elder pledges suppport for the John B. Johnston campaign.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst012

Title: Endorsement of John B. Johnston
Description: Letter endorsing John B. Johnston as a "gentleman of refinement" and asking voters to choose him for Justice of the Supreme Court on election day.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst093

Title: Flier promoting John B. Johnston campaign in Nassau County
Description: Flier advertising John B. Johnston's campaign in Nassau County.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst059

Title: Flier promoting John B. Johnston for Supreme Court justice
Description: Promotional flier for John B. Johnston, Democratic Nominee for Justice of the Supreme Court, Second Judicial District.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst044

Title: Fundraising luncheon letter for John B. Johnston
Description: Letter about a luncheon honoring John B. Johnston mentions the "large turn-out, impressive speakers, and non-partisan character of the gathering" with a list of the guests who attended.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst041

Title: German newspaper endorses John B. Johnston
Description: Article in German-language newspaper promoting John B. Johnston's candidacy for Justice of the Supreme Court.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst086

Title: Handbill for John B. Johnston, candidate for Supreme Court
Description: This double-sided handbill touts John B. Johnston's abilities. Front: Photo of Johnston. Reverse: Biography and endorsements.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst020

Title: Handbill listing democratic nominees
Description: Long thin handbill enumerating all the nominees running for office with John B. Johnston heading up the list for Supreme Court Justice.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst063

Title: How big men win success newspaper article
Description: Newspaper article about John B. Johnston in the New York Journal on August 1, 1927.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst007

Title: Invitation to a tea for Johnston and
Description: Invitation to an informal meeting followed by tea on Saturday afternoon, October 29th, at the Castillian Gallery, Hotel St. George, honoring Johnston and Scudder.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst056

Title: Invitation to luncheon honoring John B. Johnston
Description: Invitation to a luncheon sent by Law Students Committee for the John B. Johnston to be held at Hotel St. George on Saturday, October 22, 1927.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst042

Title: Jacobs letter endorsing John B. Johnston
Description: Letter to John B. Johnston supporters from Ralph K. Jacobs asking people to "drop him a line reassuring him of their support."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst029

Title: John B. Johnston Lawyers Committee campaign reply card
Description: Reply card used to join the John B. Johnston Lawyers Committee.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst027

Title: Johnston Lawyers Committee envelope
Description: Envelope used by the John B. Johnston Lawyers Committee.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst017

Title: Johnston address at Hotel Bossert
Description: John B. Johnston's address to suppporters at the Hotel Bossert.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst016

Title: Johnston begins campaign tour in five counties
Description: Sayville Press article on Congressman John B. Johnston beginning his campaign tour by speaking at every one of the five counties that have endorsed him.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst099

Title: Johnston letter asking for support
Description: Letter written by John B. Johnston at the request of Thomas H. Matters, Jr. asking for support but only "if you are convinced or upon fair inquiry shall become satisfied that I will make a just and efficient judge."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst049

Title: Johnston speakers bureau enrollment card
Description: Card asking individuals to enroll as members of the Johnston Speakers Bureau requesting individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, and whether or not they can supply a car.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst054

Title: Johnston supports Herman Hessberg for sheriff
Description: Brooklyn Times article in which John B. Johnston urges support of Herman Hessberg, Democratic nominee for Sheriff, at meetings of clubs for the 14th, 15th, and 19th Assembly Districts.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst101

Title: Kings county district attorney Charles J. Dodd praises John B. Johnston
Description: Brooklyn Times article in which Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Dodd praises John B. Johnston as "one of the finest selections for that office made by any party in years."
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst048

Title: Lawyers committee advocates John B. Johnston
Description: Note acknowledging receipt of a list of names that had been submitted to the Lawyers Committee advocating the election of John B. Johnston.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst036

Title: Lawyers committee letter on distribution of John B. Johnston literature
Description: Letter from Lawyers Committee Secretary requesting that literature regarding the distribution of material on John B. Johnston's election be properly distributed.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst035

Title: Letter from John B. Johnston to supporter
Description: Letter from John B. Johnston thanking a constituent for participating in a Judiciary Convention.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst008

Title: Letter from John B. Johnston to supporters
Description: Letter written by John B. Johnston personally at the request of his friend New York Supreme Court Justice James A. Dunne who supports Johnston. Johnston asks voters to "give earnest thought to my candidacy."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst045

Title: Letter from Mayor William Walton of Long Beach supporting John B. Johnston
Description: Letter in which William J. Walton, Mayor of Long Beach, pledges his support for the John B. Johnston campaign.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst013

Title: Letter from citizens committee supporting John B. Johnston
Description: Letter advocating John B. Johnston for Justice of the Supreme Court as he is "eminently qualified ... Citizens, irrespective of their political associations, should assist in the candidacy of Mr. Johnston."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst034

Title: Letter from the John B. Johnston Non-Partisan Lawyers Committee
Description: Letter from the John B. Johnston Non-Partisan Lawyers Committee inviting prospective members to a committee meeting.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst006

Title: Letter requesting names and addresses of John B. Johnston supporters
Description: Letter from the Secretary of John B. Johnston Lawyers Committee requesting the names and addresses of people who would support Johnston.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst018

Title: Letter to supporters of John B. Johnston
Description: Note to supporters requesting that they "fill in the enclosed blank with names and addresses of friends … facilitating the work of the Committee."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst037

Title: Mayor Jimmy Walker's opinion of John B. Johnston
Description: This two-page typescript attests to Mayor Jimmy Walker's friendship with John B. Johnston, the Democratic nominee for Supreme Court. Walker states that Johnston is a man who is an "outstanding practictioner of law."
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst061

Title: McKenna-Muller Agency advertises for John B. Johnston
Description: Letter from McKenna-Muller Agency authorizing newspapers ads be placed about John B. Johnston, with two insertions each week ending November 5th, in local and suburban papers.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials, Correspondence
Local Identifier: johnst058

Title: Moses named treasurer of John B. Johnston Citizens Committee
Description: Acknowledgement by Robert Moses, Secretary of State, for choice of Treasurer in the John B. Johnston Citizens Committee.
Type: text
Genre: Promotional materials
Local Identifier: johnst026

Title: Nassau County lawyers organizing for John B. Johnston
Description: Freeport News article on how Democratic leaders in Nassau County are organizing the Nassau County Lawyers' Committee to boost John B. Johnston for Justice of the Supreme Court.
Type: text
Genre: Clippings
Local Identifier: johnst094

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