J. M. S. --Writings --Manuscripts

 Series

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Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Will Ella Tatom Johnson Smith and James Mapheus Smith Papers consist of approximately seven cubic feet of material. The bulk of the papers consist of subject files, writings by Will Ella and James Mapheus, and writings by their associates.

The Will Ella Tatom Johnson Smith Papers are comprised of five series and represent almost half of the total collection. The series for Will Ella Tatom Johnson Smith are:

  • 1. Correspondence
  • 2. Writings
  • 3. Personal
  • 4. Subject Files
  • 5. Writings By Others

    • Dates

    • Creation: 1925 - 1981

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection:

    English

    Conditions Governing Access

    The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.

    Full Extent

    From the Collection: 9.94 Linear Feet (17 letter Hollingers, 2 legal Hollingers, 1 letter half-Hollinger, 1 oversize box)

    Repository Details

    Repository Details

    Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

    http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/
    Contact:
    Special Collections Library
    1101 19th Ave. S.
    Nashville TN 37212 United States

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