Smith, George Papers Guide to the George Smith Papers Mss. Acc. 1972.46

Guide to the George Smith Papers Mss. Acc. 1972.46


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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. Acc. 1972.46
Title
George Smith Papers 1862-1954
Quantity
1.50 Linear Feet
Creator
Smith, George, Born before 1855 and died after 1940.
Creator
Nelson, William E., 1880 -
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

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Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

George Smith Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Acquisition Information:

Purchase.


Biographical Information:

George Smith lived in New Plymouth, Lunenburg County, Virginia during the late 1800's to mid 1900's. He was possibly a lawyer who mostly handled land transactions.

Scope and Contents

This collection details the personal and professional papers of George Smith and William E. Nelson.  Legal documents consist of deeds, forms, and official papers.  Business materials include account books, checks, and promissory notes. The collection also covers various publications and a few personal correspondences.

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is arranged into three series.  Series one details the legal and personal papers of George Smith.  Series two covers papers from the law practice of William E. Nelson.  Series Three consists of legal documents and various publications.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

id54112
Series 1: George Smith
1871-1949
Scope and Contents

Legal papers of George Smith with a few personal papers and letters. Legal papers mostly concern land transactions, but also include client credit records and personal account information.

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id54113
Series 2: William E. Nelson
1908-1954
Scope and Contents

Papers from the law practice of William E. Nelson of Lunenburg County. Includes correspondence, legal documents, client forms from the Bureau of Credit, credit reports, other legal material regarding cases and publications of the Commonwealth of Virginia on taxation, finance and other related subjects.

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id54114
Series 3: Financial-Legal Documents and Journal
1862-1940
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