Samuel Smith papers, circa 1772 -- 1817
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear feet (0.5 linear feet; 2 boxes)
- Scope and content:
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This series contains personal and ministry-related correspondence, including letters from Enoch Leonard and Smith's sister, Eliza; sermons given by Smith in Saratoga, New York and Connecticut Farms, New Jersey, between 1789 and 1801, including New Years and Christmas Day celebratory sermons; one unbound manuscript notice dated 1775 issued by Yale University (then Yale College) calling for income increases for professors of divinity employed there; as well as Smith's diplomas from Columbia University.
- Arrangement:
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This series is arranged by format. Files containing correspondence and sermons retain their original order.
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Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This series is open for research.
- Parent restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
The following boxes are located offsite: Box 1. Please note that requests for use of boxes held in offsite storage must be made three business days in advance.
- Parent terms of access:
- Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.
- Location of this collection:
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