Smith family collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2397
Scope and Contents
This collection contains deeds, indentures, and an appraisal regarding property bought and sold by members of the Smith family in Martin County and Vincennes, Indiana in the 19th century. There were also General Land Office certificates, 1837-1858 (OB157).
Dates
- 1837-1901
Creator
- Smith family (Family)
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.
Historical Note
The Smith family lived and owned property primarily in Martin County, Indiana in the 19th century. Members of the family include Samuel Smith and his wife Margaret Smith, Temperance Smith, Isaac Smith, Sarah Smyth, William O. Smyth, Gideon Smith, and Cassius Smith.
Extent
0.06 Cubic Feet (1 folder, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Carol Mull on 1979/12/04.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/08/26 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2021/08/26 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Smith family (Family)
- Title
- Smith family collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
