Campbell (June) Papers, circa 1890-1990

Collection context

Summary

Title:
June Campbell papers
Dates:
circa 1890-1990
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1 half manuscript box
Language:
Preferred citation:

June Campbell papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

June Campbell was a lesbian woman who served in World War II. This collection contains scrapbook material and photographs of Campbell and her partner, Mary Ellen “Jo” Johanson, a photographer and designer, as well as other women serving in the Marine Corps in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during World War II. This collection also includes a couple of earlier photos from the late 1800s to the 1910s of members of Campbell’s family. Later photos show Campbell’s life with friends in Laguna Beach, California. This collection also includes some correspondence, rosters, postcards, and ephemera. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_005822; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008536

Acquisition information:
Gift of Manon Tree on July 1, 2018.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1890-1990
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

June Campbell papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455