A Guide to the Papers of Susan Massie Snead Smith 1927-1984 Smith, Susan Massie Snead, Papers, 1926-1984 10544-b

A Guide to the Papers of Susan Massie Snead Smith 1927-1984

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Accession Number 10544-b

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

10544-b

Title

Papers of Susan Massie Snead Smith 1926-1984

Physical Characteristics

15 items

Language

English

Abstract

This collection contains two diaries kept by Mrs. Smith and her husband, Edward Nelson Smith; letters to Mrs. Smith from former students and their parents; and several photographs.

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Papers of Susan Massie Snead Smith, 1926-1984, Accession #10544-b, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library by Susan Massie (Snead) Smith of Salem, Virginia on March 2, 1988.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of 15 items, 1926-1984, of Edward Nelson Smith and his wife, Susan Massie (Snead) Smith. There are two combination diaries and commonplace books, 1927-1934, kept by Edward with additional comments made years later by Susan about the significance of the events that occurred on those dates to her husband and herself. Also included are several letters to Susan praising her as a teacher, two letters to Edward thanking him for his assistance, notes re Susan's educational experiences, clippings of sentimental value to the Smiths, and a photograph inscribed to Susan from [Edward].