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William Bolivar Smith diary (1858) and poems written in shorthand. ca. 1858-1861. (diaries)

 Collection
Identifier: MM.1998.007

Scope and Contents

Poems written in shorthand by Professor William Bolivar Smith (teacher and singing master, related to Governor Brown). Date in front of volume is 1861. Poems translated in 1935 by W. B. Smith’s granddaughter Mrs. Florence Corbett of Knoxville. Volume also contains diary entries for 1858; misc. accounts, ca. 1860-1861, and at back of volume, accounts, 1870-1871.

Dates

  • 1858-1871

Conditions Governing Access

Material is available for research. Prior arrangement MUST be made by contacting the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection at mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org

Extent

1 folder

Title
William Bolivar Smith diary (1858) and poems written in shorthand. ca. 1858-1861. (diaries)
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Repository Details

Part of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Repository

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