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Thomas R. Smith papers

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.120
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Thomas R. Smith Papers, 1849-1864.
Date:
1849-1864 (inclusive)
Creator:
Smith, Thomas Russell, 1832-1914 and Smith, J. Russell (Joseph Russell), 1874-1966
Abstract:
This collection includes the exercise book of Thomas R. Smith and a list of losses he sustained during the Civil War. Also included is a letter from J. Russell Smith, his son, explaining provenance of the collection.

Thomas R. Smith was born in 1833, the son of Jonas and Miriam Smith. He was a Quaker and a member of Goose Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends in Lincoln, Virginia. He married Ellen Haines in 1859 and died in 1914.

Found in the estate of J.Russell Smith, to whom it was given by Laura Smith.

Source of acquisition--Thomas R. Smith and Newlin R. Smith. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1973.

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