Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Jane Hall Johnson Architectural Collection
Johnson, Jane C. Hall, 1919-2001
Ms.2000.051
26 Cubic Feet
56 oversize folders; 3 boxes
1955-1994
Jane Hall Johnson (1919-2001) was an architect in Boston and St. Louis. The architectural collection contains drawings, blueprints, and photographs of Johnson's architectural projects.
The materials in the collection are in English.
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Jane Hall Johnson Architectural Collection, Ms2000-051, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2001.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Jane Hall Johnson Architectural Collection began in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. The arrangement and description was updated March 2011.
Biographical Note
Jane Hall was born in Maryville, Missouri on October 11, 1919. She was the second of three daughters born to her parents, who were both school teachers. Shortly after her birth the family moved to St. Louis where Jane attended elementary and high school. In 1941, Hall graduated from the Missouri School of Mines with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation Hall worked at numerous firms as a structural engineer on highway design and airplane stress analysis. In 1949 Hall decided to go back to school to study architecture and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor in Architecture, from Harvard University. In 1970 this degree was changed to a Master of Architecture.
From 1955-1959 Hall worked in Boston as an architect for several firms, generally on working drawings and drafting, before moving back to St. Louis. On October 11, 1969, she married Benjamin Johnson and in 1970 they opened their own firm in St. Louis. Some of their larger clients included: the St. Louis Redevelopment Authority, the Human Development Corporation, Montgomery Hyde-Park. Johnson also completed numerous residences in the St. Louis area. Johnson enjoyed photographing her own projects.
Jane Hall Johnson retired in 1997. She passed away in 2001.
Scope and Content
The Jane Hall Johnson Architectural Collection contains drawings, blueprints, and photographs of Johnson's architectural projects. The collection is divided into three series: I. Personal Papers; II. Professional Papers and Office Records; and III. Project Records.
Series I. Personal Papers, 1955-1971, contains drawings, presentation boards, photographs of models, slides, negatives of work for Johnson's thesis, "An International Student Center." Also included is a drawing of a separate graduate school project for a small residence.
Series II. Professional Papers and Office Records, 1960-1994, contains materials relating to Johnson's professional life, including school diplomas and continuing education certificates, office correspondence and brochures for Johnson's firm, awards, portfolios, and photographs of projects.
Series III. Project Records, 1955-1986, includes blueprints, drawings, and sketches of projects Johnson worked on for two firms, Anderson Nichols & Co. and Kilham, Hopkins, Greeley & Brodie after graduation, as well as preliminary drawings, sketches, construction drawings, presentation boards, for projects completed by Johnson's own firm. There are a few drawings that have no noted firm affiliation, or date, but were done early in Johnson's career. These materials are organized under Miscellaneous Projects.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into three series:
- Series I. Personal Papers
- Series II. Professional Papers and Office Records
- Series III. Project Records
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Jane Hall Johnson Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/).
Architects
Architectural drawing -- 20th century
Architectural drawings (visual works)
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
Women -- History
Women-owned architectural firms
Series I. Personal Papers1955-1971Continuing Education certificates1967, 197113Graduate School Project, a Small Residence, drawings19552Graduate School Projects, photos, slides, and negatives1955116-17Harvard diplomas1958, 1970144Photographs of Jane Hall Johnson1959-1965114Poster, The Architectural Review vol CXIII no. 675, [on Bainbridge Board, with pixelation Union Jack and hand stamped crowns and crests]March 195357Sketchbooks and Color Experiments122-233Thesis, "An International Student Center for the Greater Boston Area"Interior drawings2Photo book of models1955115Photographs118Presentation Boards1Thesis195511Series II. Professional Papers and Office Records1960-1994Awards1971 and undated12Correspondence1973-197618Firm brochures1973-1976; 1981; 198416-7Firm brochures, proposal write-ups198619Photographs1955-1969, undatedFruin-Colman Building, 3rd floor, slides118Girl Scouts, prints and negatives119Illinois Power, Mt. Vernon, prints118Municipal Theater, prints and negatives118Retirement Homes, prints and negatives119Spanish Pavilion, prints and slides1960-1969120St. Pancrious [?], prints and negatives119Negatives, Miscellaneous projects56Portfolios23Resume, partial12Society of American Registered Architects, Membership certificate4Standard Forms 254 and 255 Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire [gives a summary of the firms projects and fees for the last five years]July 198412State Registration Certificates1961-199412Series III. Project Records1955-1986Anderson-Nichols & Co1955-1961Drawings1955-1956Raynham Elementary School5Sharon High School5Blueprints1956-1961University of Missouri, Student Annex6Building connecting vocational recreational building and proposed treatment building6Laclede Gas Company, Meter Storage Building6Raynham Elementary School6Laclede Steel, Interior roomsn.d.Sketches7Presentation Boards8Jamieson Spearl Hammond & Grolock Architects1961Wood River Township Hospital interior room sketches19611 small folder15Kilaham, Hopkins, Greeley1957-1962Drawings1957-1961Franklin School 9Cushing Academy9Central Junior High9Blytheswood9Blueprints1961-1962, n.d.Cook Middle School,n.d.10Minut-Shop Stores Inc.,196111Renovation Caroline Mission, 196212Jane C. Hall, Architect1973-1986B.P.O Elks Lodge, Presentation Board197313Retirement Village, Cuba, Missouri, Presentation Boards1973 14Montgomery Hyde Park Health Clinic, Presentation Boards19731516Schaller Residence, Prototype Single Family Residence1974, 1979Preliminary Drawings197418Presentation Boards19HDC Retirement Village1975-1976Preliminary Drawings197521Drawings1975-197620Presentation Boards198038New City Place, Drawings197622Antoine Residence1976-1982Preliminary Sketches197623Preliminary Drawings19762 folders2425Drawings1976-198226Construction Drawings1976-197827Presentation Boards1976-19782 folders2829Interior Photos19861 small folder121Williams Residence Addition, Construction Drawings1977-197930Walnut Park Senior Citizens Home1977-197930Fairfax Senior Citizens Home-Ramp1977-197930Q-Pit, Drawings197831Remodeling for Clarice Murphy, Construction Drawings197832Towne Furniture, Preliminary Drawings1978-197933Behlman Residence, Preliminary drawings1978-197933Royal Vagabonds Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool, Preliminary drawings1978-197933Schaller Residence, Construction Drawings197934Herdlick Residence, Construction Drawings197935Rite Hall, Grand Haven Senior Citizens Center, Preliminary Drawings197936Benton Pride Senior, Carondelet, Montgomery Hyde Park Senior Citizens Home, Construction Drawings198037Parent Child center1981Schematic Design198139Construction Drawings198139Drawings198139Wellston Municipal Building, Preliminary Drawings198140Shop Plaza News, Preliminary Drawings198241Jockerst Residence, Preliminary Drawings198242Frank's Tower, Preliminary Drawings198243Sun Crest Senior Citizens Housing, Preliminary Drawings198244Case Residence1983-1985Construction Drawings198345Presentation Boards1984-198546NRG Saves Inc/Energy Savings Shop, Drawings198347CMC Medical Buildings, Preliminary Drawings1893-198448Credit Systems Cafeteria Patio, Preliminary Drawings1983-198448Daniels Residence, Construction Drawings198449Grand View Heights, Presentation Boards, 1984-198546Vlasaty Residence, Construction Drawings198550Branday Residence198550Melone Addition, Construction Drawings198551Places for People, Stair Addition, Construction Drawings198551Two Town houses, Preliminary Drawings198652Frimel Addition, Drawings198653Kennerly Temple Apartmentsn.d.Presentation Boards54Drawings54Miscellaneous ProjectsAmerican Insurance Companyn.d.Handrail scheme sketches1 small folder111Lobby scheme sketches1 small folder112Daniel and Henry, Lobby Sketchesn.d.1 small folder110Unidentified Projectsn.d.Lounge and Patio sketches1 small folder113Materials for unidentified projectn.d4055