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Extent:: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Personal and professional papers of William Smith, the University of Pennsylvania's first provost, covering the years 1755 to 1803.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2 cubic feet
Abstract:: The Rev. William Smith (1727-1803) was the first Provost of the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania). In addition to his teaching duties, Smith was an Anglican clergyman in Philadelphia and active in Pennsylvania politics in support of the Penn family prior to the American Revolution. The papers primarily document Smith's public and political activities from 1753 to 1775.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.3 cubic feet
Abstract:: William Smith was the first provost for the College of Philadelphia. This collection contains facsimiles of his 1762 and 1772 collection books.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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