Thomas R. Smith papers
Abstract
This collection includes the exercise book of Thomas R. Smith and a list of losses he sustained during the Civil War. Also included is a letter from J. Russell Smith, his son, explaining provenance of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1849-1864
Creator
- Smith, Thomas Russell, 1832-1914 (Person)
- Smith, J. Russell (Joseph Russell), 1874-1966 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas R. Smith was born in 1833, the son of Jonas and Miriam Smith. He was a Quaker and a member of Goose Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends in Lincoln, Virginia. He married Ellen Haines in 1859 and died in 1914.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Language
English
Ownership and Custodial History
Found in the estate of J.Russell Smith, to whom it was given by Laura Smith.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Thomas R. Smith and Newlin R. Smith. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1973.
Subject
- Smith, Thomas Russell, 1832-1914 (Person)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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