Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Smyth, James Davis, 1851-?
- Abstract:
- The Smyth, J. mss., 1870-1935, consists of the invoices, receipts, and correspondence with booksellers of Judge James Davis Smyth, 1851-1940.
- Extent:
- 2 Box
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Smyth, J. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Judge James Davis Smyth, 1851-1940, studied law at his father's office after completing his education at Trinity College and was admitted to the bar in 1876. Together, Smyth and his father formed P. Henry Smyth & Son in 1879 until 1891, when James D. Smyth became district judge. He collected rare books and manuscripts throughout his life.
See vertical file for further biographical information.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of the invoices, receipts, and correspondence with booksellers of Judge James D. Smyth, 1851-1940. Correspondents include James Miles, Maggs Bros., Henry Sotheran, and George M. Millard. Also included are a catalog of Smyth's library and a large clipping.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 2013
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
- Names:
- Smyth, James Davis
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Smyth, J. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu