Guide to the Elizabeth Morris Smith collection, 1855-1934
(bulk 1917-1934)
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-0292
Fax: (401) 841-5680
email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org
Published in 2014
Collection Overview
Title: |
Elizabeth Morris Smith collection |
Date range: |
1855-1934, (bulk 1917-1934) |
Creator: |
Smith, Elizabeth Morris, 1915-1994 |
Extent: |
0.92 linear feet (1 flat oversize box)
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Abstract: |
Autographs, letters, poems, clippings, and other memorabilia from various poets, writers, artists, sports figures, and politicians collected by Elizabeth Morris Smith (1915-1994) of Newport, Rhode Island. |
Language of materials: |
English |
Repository: |
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
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Collection number: |
RLC.Ms.041 |
Scope & content
This collection consists of autographs, letters, poems, clippings, and other memorabilia from various poets, writers, artists, sports figures, and politicians collected by Elizabeth Morris Smith. For the majority of the items in this collection, Smith placed each item into its own folder and oftentimes included biographical information about the person of interest. Of note is a 1931 letter by Franklin D. Roosevelt while Governor of New York.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Burke, Billie, 1885-1970
- Collett-Vare, Glenna, 1903-1989
- Deland, Margaret, 1857-1945
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
- Green, Theodore Francis, 1867-1966
- Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
- Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893
- Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
- Mallory, Molla, 1884-1959
- Paderewski, Ignace Jan, 1860-1941
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
- Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
- Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells), 1812-1884
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Document Types
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in alphabetical order.
Biographical note
Elizabeth Morris Smith (1915-1994) grew up and lived in both New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. She and her sister, Alletta Nathalie Lorillard Morris McBean (1912-1986), contributed in countless ways to Newport’s historic and cultural preservation.
Access & Use
Access to the collection: |
Access is open to members and researchers at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
Use of the materials: |
This collection is owned by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Special Collections Librarian of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
Preferred citation: |
Elizabeth Morris Smith collection , RLC.Ms.041, Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
Contact information: |
Redwood Library and Athenaeum 50 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: (401) 847-0292 Fax: (401) 841-5680 email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org
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Administrative Information
ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
Acquisition: |
Gift of Elizabeth Morris Smith: March 10, 1973, June 26, 1984A, June 26, 1984B, October 30, 1985A, September 29, 1986A, and September 8, 1987. |
Processing information: |
Prior to processing in 2014, this collection was found within the Steel Cabinet Collection: Drawer 15, Folders 9-14. |
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ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Delmage. |
Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Delmage
2014 October 08 |
Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Sponsor: |
Funding for processing and cataloging this collection was provided by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. |
Additional Information
Inventory
Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Burke, Billie
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undated |
Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Collett, Glenna
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1927 Feb 1 |
Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Deland, Margaret
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1917 Oct 22, 1920 Dec 23 |
Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Field, Euguene
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1887 and undated |
Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Green, Theodore Francis
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1934 Sep 26 |
Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Holmes, Oliver Wendell
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1897 Jun 15 |
Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Kemble, Frances Anne
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undated |
Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
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1874 Oct 19 |
Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Mallory, Molla
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undated |
Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Paderewski, Ignace Jan
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1928-1930 |
Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Roosevelt, Franklin D.
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1931 Jul 13 |
Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Thackeray, William Makepeace
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1855 Nov 7 |
Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Williams, S. Wells
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1875-1880 |