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Grace Nail Johnson (February 27, 1885 – November 1, 1976) was an African-American civil rights activist and patron of the arts associated with the Harlem Renaissance, and wife of the writer and politician James Weldon Johnson.
The James Weldon Johnson and Grace Nail Johnson Papers provide evidence of the personal and professional lives of James Weldon Johnson, Grace Nail Johnson, and to a lesser degree, the Johnson and Nail families, spanning the years 1850 to 2005, with the bulk of material dating between 1900 and 1976.
28 Jul 2017 · Advancing the Legacy. Grace Elizabeth Nail was born in New London, Connecticut, the daughter of real estate developer John Bennett Nail and his wife, Mary Frances Robinson. By Harlem World Magazine July 28, 2017.
A collection of documents and artifacts that reveal the lives and works of the African-American poet, novelist, songwriter, and diplomat James Weldon Johnson and his wife Grace Nail Johnson. The papers span from 1850 to 2005 and cover topics such as education, politics, and cultural affairs.
Nail Johnson was a hostess, mentor, teacher, and activist in various civil rights causes of the era. She was well known for hosting the Black political and artistic elites of the time and organizing events centered around popular Harlem artists.
According to her obituary, "Grace Nail Johnson is best known as the wife of poet, essayist, and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson. She was, however, a powerful and influential advocate for social change in her own right.
19 Nov 2009 · The papers document the personal and professional life of James Weldon Johnson, a writer, educator, and civil rights leader, and his wife Grace Nail, a poet and activist. They include correspondence, writings, scrapbooks, photographs, and more, covering topics such as the Harlem Renaissance, the N.A.A.C.P., and the Consular Service.
