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Agnes Smith (1906-1994), Author, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Publications

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4177

Overview

Papers of author Agnes Smith of Harrison and Marion Counties, West Virginia. The collection includes manuscripts of writings such as essays and stories, personal and professional correspondence, photographs, diaries (1969-1973), her diploma from Fairmont State Teachers College (1932), speeches (1959-1963), and publications. Publications include published copies of essays and articles as well as Smith's books: the award-winning Edge of the Forest (1959) and The Bluegreen Tree (1977), both children’s books, and Speaking as a Writer (1978), a collection of essays. This collection is minimally processed.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1920s-1970s

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

5.88 Linear Feet (5 ft. 10.5 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each; 6 boxes, 5 ft. 0.5 in. total))

Language

English

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Mahoney, Sarah Anderson, 2016/04/21

Title
Agnes Smith (1906-1994), Author, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Publications
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
Date
2016/04/21
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536