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Mrs. Everitt Groff-Smith autobiography , circa 1892-1941
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Groff-Smith, Helen, 1892-1983
- Title
- Mrs. Everitt Groff-Smith autobiography
- Dates
- circa 1892-1941 (inclusive)18921941
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 half manuscript box
- Collection Number
- CB G893
- Summary
- Mrs. Everitt Groff-Smith (1892 - ), whose father and husband served as commissioners in China, wrote an autobiography that includes information about life in China. The collection (circa 1892-1941) consists of her autobiography.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Mrs. Everitt Groff-Smith (1892 - ) wrote an autobiography that includes commentary on politics and customs in China in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Her father, Henry F. Merrill, and her husband, Everitt Groff-Smith, both worked as commissioners in the Chinese Maritime Custom Service.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of Mrs. Everitt Groff-Smith's autobiography.
The autobiography is 306 pages, and is a carbon of a typed copy. It includes commentary on politics and customs in China during the time period 1890 to 1941.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Autobiography--Authorship
- China--Politics and government--1644-1912
- China--Social life and customs--1644-1912
Personal Names
- Groff-Smith, Helen, 1892-1983
Corporate Names
- China. Hai guan zong shui wu si shu
Geographical Names
- China--Description and travel
- China--Politics and government--1912-1949
- China--Social life and customs--1912-1949
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Manuscripts for publication
