Frederic C. Smedley papers, 1956-1976

Creator:: Smedley, Frederic C.
Extent:: 8 boxes (4400 items)
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Papers of Smedley, including correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, and printed materials about the United Nations, national politics and elections, and civic organizations in New York City and in Connecticut. Correspondents include Hubert Humphrey, John F. Kennedy, and Bertrand Russell.
Biographical / historical:: Lawyer, peace activist. Columbia A.B., 1926; LL.B., 1928.

Acquisition information:: Source of acquisition--Smedley, Frederic. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1977. Accession number--M-77.
Processing information:: Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.
Arrangement:: Cataloged and arranged. Collection is in 2 series.
Accruals:: Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:: The following boxes are located off-site: 2-8. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Terms of access:: Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Frederic C. Smedley papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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