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)
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
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 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

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.
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 Burke, Billie
 undated
Box 1, Folder 2 Collett, Glenna
 1927 Feb 1
Box 1, Folder 3 Deland, Margaret
 1917 Oct 22, 1920 Dec 23
Box 1, Folder 4 Field, Euguene
 1887 and undated
Box 1, Folder 5 Green, Theodore Francis
 1934 Sep 26
Box 1, Folder 6 Holmes, Oliver Wendell
 1897 Jun 15
Box 1, Folder 7 Kemble, Frances Anne
 undated
Box 1, Folder 8 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
 1874 Oct 19
Box 1, Folder 9 Mallory, Molla
 undated
Box 1, Folder 10 Paderewski, Ignace Jan
 1928-1930
Box 1, Folder 11 Roosevelt, Franklin D.
 1931 Jul 13
Box 1, Folder 12 Thackeray, William Makepeace
 1855 Nov 7
Box 1, Folder 13 Williams, S. Wells
 1875-1880