reception room had a polished red oak floor and walls adorned with thick green curtains and Johnson's photography. The studio's darkroom utilized porcelain tubs, and was lit by a single pane of red glass. Johnson frequently hosted club meetings and other events at the studio. Most of Johnson's negatives were lost when her studio was dismantled following her death. The Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio, holds a collection of 160 photographs Johnson had sent to her friend, William K. Bennett, just before she died. The State Historical Society of Missouri also maintains a small collection of her photographs. Gallery References External links Belle Johnson Collection — Massillon Museum 1864 births 1945 deaths American photographers 19th-century American photographers 20th-century American photographers People from Mendota, Illinois People from Monroe City, Missouri Saint Mary's College (Indiana) alumni 20th-century American women artists 19th-century American women 19th-century American women photographers