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J. Edward Smoot collection

 Collection — Folder: S1213
Identifier: S1213

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence from J. Edward Smoot and Esther U. McNitt of the Indiana State Library ranging from 1926-1927 regarding Hiram P. Neyman and his father Marshal Michel Ney.

Dates

  • 1926-1927

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Biographical Note

Dr. James Edward Smoot was born January 1, 1868 in Davie County, North Carolina to James and Virginia Smoot. He married Minnie Mae Watson in 1894. In 1929 he completed a book on Marhal Ney's execution. Smoot died January 17, 1949 in Concord, North Carolina.

Extent

0.05 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Related Archival Material

Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in the Indiana Division, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN:

ISLI 923 N569S: Marshal Ney Before and After Execution: With Numerous Illustrations, compiled by J. Edward Smoot

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2015/04/17 by Alexandria Jones. EAD finding aid created 2015/04/17 by Alexandria Jones.
Title
J. Edward Smoot collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

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