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Charles Emory Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1988-0034

Scope and Content

The Smith Collection contains letters, photographs, printed addresses, and newspaper clippings relating to Mr. Smith. The documents represent only a narrow selection of Smith's activities in the fields of journalism, international diplomacy and his position as postmaster general. Of particular interest are three letters to Smith from President Theodore Roosevelt, including Roosevelt's acceptance of Smith's resignation as Postmaster General of the United States.

Dates

  • Creation: undated, 1895-1903

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Charles Emory Smith, born 18 February 1842, in Mansfield, CT, was the son of Emory Boutelle and Arvilla Topliff (Royce) Smith. The family relocated to Albany, NY when Charles was seven and he attended public schools and the Albany Academy, from which he graduated at sixteen. He graduated from Union College in 1861 and went on to become a journalist, diplomat and postmaster-general. He died in Philadelphia, PA, on 19 January 1908.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Charles Emory Smith, born 18 February 1842, in Mansfield, CT, was the son of Emory Boutelle and Arvilla Topliff (Royce) Smith. The family relocated to Albany, NY, when Charles was seven and he attended public schools and the Albany Academy, from which he graduated at sixteen. He graduated from Union College in 1861 and went on to become a journalist, diplomat and postmaster-general. He died in Philadelphia, PA, on 19 January 1908.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated in September 1988 by Willard Olds.

Title
Charles Emory Smith Collection
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
1988 October
Description rules
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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