Inventory of the P. Louis and Marylynn T. Johnson Family Collection SPC.2023.023
Jocelyn De Avila
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2024-02
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: P. Louis and Marylynn T. Johnson Family Collection
Creator:
California Federal Savings & Loan Association
Creator:
Johnson, P. Louis, Jr.
Creator:
Johnson, Marylynn T.
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.023
Physical Description:
1 box
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): November 14, 1946-October 25, 2023; undated
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Scope and Contents
The P. Louis and Marylynn T. Johnson Family Collection (1946-2023; undated) contains one box and 0.21 ft. of material belonging
to the Johnson & Mahoney family. The majority of the collection contains political campaign documents regarding the Nixon,
Ford, and Reagan administrations, autographed photographs of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, and
several photographs of P. Louis Johnson and politicians, a photograph of Marylynn T. Johnson's family, several newspaper clippings
regarding P. Louis Johnson and his role in the California Federal Savings and Loan Association. The collection also contains
correspondence with Governor Edmund G. Brown, Los Angeles Chairman Eric C. Adams, and William H. Gary, III, General Chairman
of the Eighth Annual Dinner of the Joint Center for Political Studies. Lastly, the collection contains Christmas cards from
the Ford and Reagan administrations, a letter from the 1972 Republican National Convention Committee on arrangements chairman,
Bob Dole, general information about the convention, including a general fact sheet about the 1972 Republican National Convention,
a list of the 1972 Republican National Convention State Housing Chairmen, a pamphlet titled "Rules adopted by the Republican
National Convention", and a Civil Rights Report from the Nixon Administration.
Processing Information
Processed by Jocelyn De Avila on February 14, 2024.
Biographical / Historical
Pompie Louis Johnson Jr. was born on December 19, 1926, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Pompie Louis Johnson Sr. and Nellie Beatrice
Pittman Johnson. Johnson received his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Idaho State University and
his Juris Doctor degree from Boston University Law School. Johnson began to assist the Republican Party in 1952 and worked
as a staff assistant to the Citizens of Eisenhower. Following his move to California, Johnson would assist in major elections,
supporting Republican candidates such as Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. P. Louis Johnson held the
positions of Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Security Pacific National Bank. He would later move on to
the California Federal Savings and Loan Association, where Johnson would become the first Black Vice President of the California
Federal Savings and Loan Association. P. Louis Johnson retired in 1992.
Marylynn Temple Hughes Johnson was born in 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. Hughes Johnson received her Bachelor of Arts degree
and education teaching credentials at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She continued her education at Pepperdine
University, where she received an administrative credential. Hughes Johnson taught elementary education within the Los Angeles
Unified District and retired in 2007. After retirement, she campaigned for Barack Obama in both 2008 and 2012 elections.
Source: Biography of P. Louis and Marylynn T. Johnson by Tamara D.Mahoney; located in Box 1, Folder 9.
Related Materials
For a related accession please consult: Marylynn T. Johnson Obama Ephemera Collection
Separated Materials
Books that were donated with this collection will be cataloged and stored separately.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California -- Politics and government
African Americans -- California
Watts (Los Angeles, Calif.)
box 1, folder 1
Scrapbook Folder # 1 (pages 1-5)
August 4, 1962; August 5, 1968; September 25, 1970; April 8, 1971; June 13, 1973; undated
Scope and Contents
Folder 1 contains a political campaign document; a letter from the 1972 Republican National Convention Committee on Arrangements
chairman Bob Dole; general information about the convention, including a general fact sheet about the 1972 convention; a list
of the 1972 Republican National Convention State Housing Chairmen; a pamphlet titled "Rules adopted by the Republican National
Convention"; Letters from the White House from President Richard Nixon; a portrait of Richard Nixon; a section from
Westside Herald American newspaper regarding P. Louis Johnson and management of the California Federal Savings in Watts, California; and the Nixon
Administration Civil Rights Report.
box 1, folder 2
Scrapbook Folder # 2 (pages 6-12)
December 4, 1970; October 4, 1972; July 26, 1973; 1976; March 31, 1978; 1985
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 2 contains Christmas cards from President Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Reagan, and President Gerald Ford and Betty
Ford; Newspaper sections from the
Los Angeles Sentinel regarding loans from the California Federal Savings Loan in Watts, California; letters from President Ronald Reagan regarding
a speech by Reverand Hill and the results of the campaign in 1970; a photograph of P. Louis Johnson and Ramon Acosta Bañuelos;
and letters from Richard Nixon regarding the Republican National Convention.
box 1, folder 3
Scrapbook Folder # 3 (pages 13-19)
October 31, 1952; June 16, 1965; November 27, 1968; undated
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 3 contains letters from Governor Edmund G. Brown, letters from Los Angeles Chairman Eric C. Adams expressing
gratitude over the personal contributions made by P. Louis Johnson, and a photograph of the family of Marylynn T. Johnson.
box 1, folder 4
Scrapbook Folder # 4 (pages 20-27)
June 16, 1965; December 22, 1972; May 19, 1977; undated
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 4 contains letters from Governor Edmund G. Brown; a photograph of P. Louis Johnson and a man in front of
the California Federal Savings in Watts, California; a photograph of P. Louis Johnson and Rollan "Speedy" Curtis; letters
from Richard Allen; a photograph of Nelson Rockefeller; several photos of P. Louis Johnson accepting an award form the University
of Southern California; and a photograph of P. Louis Johnson and Senator Nate Holden.
box 1, folder 5
Scrapbook Folder # 5 (pages 28-33)
September 15, 1964; circa1970s; September 7, 1972; September 16, 1975; circa 1980s; undated
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 5 contains a photo of P. Louis Johnson with President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty Ford; personal data
of P. Louis Johnson; letters from President Ford; letters from Edward W. Brooke, a senator in Massachusetts; and a portrait
of Ronald Reagan, signed by Ronald Reagan.
box 1, folder 6
Scrapbook Folder # 6 (pages 34-39)
November 14, 1946; February 15, 1965; July 12, 1970; December 4, 1970; December 19, 1979
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 6 contains an article from
Idaho State Journal; a certificate from the Army of the United States for the Honorable Discharge of Pompie Louis Johnson and an Enlisted Record
and Report of Separation from the Army; a memo from Warren Holmberg of the California Federal Bank; a letter from the Governor
of California, Ronald Reagan; and letters from Walter Dunbar regarding the Community Resources Advisory Committee of Greater
Los Angeles.
box 1, folder 7
Scrapbook Folder # 7 (pages 40-45)
November 1, 1984; January 31, 1985; undated
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 7 contains newspaper clippings regarding P. Louis Johnson; correspondence from William H. Gary, III, General
Chairman of the Eighth Annual Dinner of the Joint Center for Political Studies; an office memo from P. Louis Johnson of the
California Federal Bank to Charles Landis regarding the President Reagan Reception.
box 1, folder 8
Scrapbook Folder # 8 (pages 46-52)
circa 1969; July 11, 1972; July 27, 1972; May 1978; March 4, 1986; September 27, 2007; undated
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook Folder 8 contains P. Louis Johnson's resume; correspondence from Gerry Gillespie regarding the Republican National
Convention; a photo from
Sentinel News "Unsung Hero"; A certificate from the Republican State Central Committee of California; a certificate of appreciation from
the United Teachers Los Angeles; a newsletter from Los Feliz Republican Women's Club Federation regarding a meeting with P.
Louis Johnson as speaker; correspondence from Woodcrest Elementary School Principal Cynthia Carter and Contest Coordinator,
Dorothy Level requesting attendance of P. Louis Johnson to an Essay and Speech Contest.
box 1, folder 9
Biography of P. Louis and Marylynn T. Johnson by Tamara D. Mahoney
October 25, 2023
