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Rogerline Johnson (1927 in Columbus, Arkansas – 1996 in Helena, Arkansas) was an American photographer, best known for his photos of African-American life in the Arkansas Delta in the 1950s and 1960s.
He maintained a portrait studio, but also traveled the Arkansas Delta region to photograph lakeside baptisms, blues festivals, and daily life. A major exhibition of his work appeared at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. Prior to doing photographic work, Rogerline Johnson taught and coached at local schools after earning a degree from Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College in 1948.
Since his death, the Johnson studio has remained open through the work of his wife and children.A portion of his work is currently displayed at the Delta Cultural Center.His studio, now run by his son, Stephen Johnson, is located on Columbia Street in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.