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Charles W. Smith papers, 1890-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-1956
- Title
- Charles W. Smith papers
- Dates
- 1890-1972 (inclusive)18901956
1906-1956 (bulk)19061956 - Quantity
- 1.28 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4390 (Accession No. 4390-001)
- Summary
- Biographical features, scrapbook, correspondence, clippings, photographs, writings, 1890-1956
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles Wesley Smith (1877-1956) was a librarian, administrator, and scholar at the University of Washington Library and University of Washington School of Librarianship. Smith received a BA (1903) and BLS (1905) from the University of Illinois. Smith was a faculty member with the University of Washington School of Librarianship from 1913 to 1947. He also served as the Head of Reference at the University of Washington Library. Smith collected resources about Pacific Northwest history while working as a librarian and published a research guide titled Checklist of Pacific Northwest Americana in 1909. Smith was an active member of professional organizations including the Pacific Northwest Library Association and the Pacific Northwest Bibliographic Center.
Sources:
Gershevsky, Ruth Hale. “Charles W. Smith, 1877-1956: An Affectionate Tribute.” Pacific Northwest Library Association Quarterly 20, no. 4 (July 1956): 156–57.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Charles W. Smith Papers comprise of research files, correspondence, a scrapbook, and personal papers that document the professional career of librarian and library professor Charles W. Smith.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrapbook containing letters and photographs from friends, former students, and colleagues on the occasion of Smith's retirement from the University of Washington | 1947 |
| 1/1 | Smith biographical features and bibliography of Smith's publications | 1931-1956 |
| 1/2 | Professional correspondence | 1906-1956 |
| 1/3 | Newspaper clippings about Smith | 1947-1952 |
| 1/4 | Photographs of Smith | 1890, 1895, 1940 |
| 1/5 | Smith, Charles W., "Check-List of Books and Pamphlets Relating to the History of the Pacific Northwest to be Found in Representative Libraries of that Region" book | 1909 |
| 1/6 | Smith, Charles W., "Pacific Northwest Americana" books | 1921, 1950 |
| 1/7 | Smith, Charles W., "A Contribution Toward a Bibliography of Marcus Whitman" booklet, correspondence, and notes | 1909-1911 |
| 1/8-11 | Journal articles and essays about teaching in libraries, Pacific Northwest history, the Dewey Decimal System, bibliographic research, and other topics | 1925-1950 |
| 1/12 | Articles about the University of Washington Library | 1926, 1942-1950, 1972 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Academic librarians--United States--Archives
- Academic librarians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Academic librarians--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- Librarians--United States--Archives
- Librarians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-1956--Archives
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-1956--Archives
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-1956--Correspondence
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-1956--Correspondence
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-19561954452--Bibliography
- Smith, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1877-19561954452--Photographs
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Information School--History--Sources
- University of Washington. Libraries
- University of Washington. School of Librarianship
