House of Beverly A. Johnson located at 1801 G St. A small child is standing at the top of the front steps. A sign above a window on the left reads: "B. A. Johnson / Caterer / Weddings, Banquets, Receptions / Dishes, [...] linen, Rented" Beverly A. Johnson was a caterer in Sacramento. He and his wife, Rachael, had five children: Ernest H. Johnson, the first African American student at Stanford University; Helena Theresa Johnson Harper; Belle Johnson Butler; and Louise V. Johnson McCard; Harry L. Johnson.
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African American businesspeople African American families Dwellings Johnson, Beverly A., 1848-1937
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