Lew Johnson's Orchestra

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Portage County Historical Society

Name/Title

Lew Johnson's Orchestra

Entry/Object ID

2025.780.040

Scope and Content

Collected here are newspaper clippings that relate to Lew (Lou) Johnson, the first recorded African American man in Portage County. He had his own orchestra and played in the Plover Community Band.

Created By

Cheyenne Antell

Create Date

May 25, 2025

Updated By

Cheyenne Antell

Update Date

May 25, 2025