Sumner M. Johnson

Title

Sumner M. Johnson

Description

Sumner Johnson, born in Nampa in 1924, discusses life in Nampa in the mid 1900’s, as well as his job as an engineer for the city. Topics discussed include the Great Depression, and shares experiences working with City Public Works, Nampa’s transportation plans, and drainage systems.

Date

1985, May 16

Contributor

Nampa Centennial Committee

Rights

Interviews recorded for the library's oral history program are copyrighted to the Nampa Public Library which maintains rights to reproduce the recordings in all existing and future formats for the purposes of preservation and access. Researchers may quote portions of interviews in non-commercial projects, unless otherwise noted. Proper credit should be given. No part of the interviews may be used in commercial, for-profit projects without permission from Nampa Public Library.

Interviewer

Harward, Ken

Interviewee

Sumner M. Johnson

Files

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Citation

“Sumner M. Johnson,” Nampa Public Library, accessed April 10, 2026, https://nampalibrary.omeka.net/items/show/469.
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