James Allen Smith papers, 1894-1939
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Correspondence to and from James Allen Smith, 1894-1924
- Contract between Smith and Macmillan and Company for the publication of The Spirit of American Government, 1916
- Speeches and writings, approximately 1895-1924
- The Spirit of American Government manuscript, approximately 1900-1907
- Statistics about grades at the University of Washington, 1919-1921
- Scrapbooks including newspaper articles about Smith's death, his books, Seattle, WA politics, and the University of Washington, approximately 1895-1924
- Newspaper clippings about Smith's professional career, approximately 1910-1924
- Account with Macmillan and Company regarding The Spirit of American Government, 1907
- Syllabi for political science courses, 1920-1923
- Collections of notes about various political science topics, approximately 1895-1924
- Correspondence to and from Doris Wilson Falconer including letters of condolence following James Allen Smith's death, 1924-1939
- List of James Allen Smith's books donated to the University of Washington compiled by Doris Wilson Falconer, 1933
- Correspondence to Elfreda Allen Smith regarding James Allen Smith's book The Growth and Decadence of Constitutional Government, 1930
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, J. Allen (James Allen), 1860-1924
- Title
- James Allen Smith papers
- Dates
- 1894-1939 (inclusive)18941939
1900-1924 (bulk)19001924 - Quantity
- 1.21 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 1889 (Accession No. 1889-001)
- Summary
- Papers relating to a professor of political science and administrator at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
- 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
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
James Allen Smith (1860-1924) was a professor of political science (1897-1924) and Dean of the Graduate School (1909-1920) at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Smith was born in Pleasant Hill, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri. He married Doris J. Lehman in 1890 and they had a daughter named Elfreda. Smith was a professor of economics and sociology at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio from 1895 to 1897. After moving to Seattle in 1897, Smith frequently lectured at the Seattle Labor Temple on topics of politics and government. Additionally, Smith wrote a number of books including The Multiple Money Standard, The Spirit of American Government, and The Growth and Decadence of Constitutional Government. The Growth and Decadence of Constitutional Government was published posthumously and edited by his daughter Elfreda.
Sources:
“J. Allen Smith, Noted Author, Dies at Home.” Seattle Union Record. January 30, 1924.
Content Description
The James Allen Smith Papers comprise of correspondence, legal documents, speeches and writings, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, syllabi, and notes created by James Allen Smith. Also included is the correspondence of Smith's wife, Doris Wilson Falconer, and daughter, Elfreda Allen Smith, regarding James Allen Smith's posthumously published book The Growth and Decadence of Constitutional Government.
Use of the Collection
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Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Materials are arranged in the following order: correspondence, legal documents, speeches and writings, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, syllabi, notes, and family papers.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence to and from James Allen SmithDates: 1894-1924Container: Box/Folder 1/1-6
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Description: Contract between Smith and Macmillan and Company for the publication of The Spirit of American GovernmentDates: 1916Container: Box/Folder 1/7
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Description: Speeches and writingsDates: approximately 1895-1924Container: Box 1
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Description: The Spirit of American Government manuscriptDates: approximately 1900-1907Container: Box 1
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Description: Statistics about grades at the University of WashingtonDates: 1919-1921Container: Box 2
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Description: Scrapbooks including newspaper articles about Smith's death, his books, Seattle, WA politics, and the University of WashingtonDates: approximately 1895-1924Container: Box 2
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Description: Newspaper clippings about Smith's professional careerDates: approximately 1910-1924Container: Box 2
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Description: Account with Macmillan and Company regarding The Spirit of American GovernmentDates: 1907Container: Box 2
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Description: Syllabi for political science coursesDates: 1920-1923Container: Box 2
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Description: Collections of notes about various political science topicsDates: approximately 1895-1924Container: Box 3
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Description: Correspondence to and from Doris Wilson Falconer including letters of condolence following James Allen Smith's deathDates: 1924-1939Container: Box 4
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Description: List of James Allen Smith's books donated to the University of Washington compiled by Doris Wilson FalconerDates: 1933Container: Box 4
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Description: Correspondence to Elfreda Allen Smith regarding James Allen Smith's book The Growth and Decadence of Constitutional Government
Correspondents include Charles A. Beard, Peter H. Odegard, and Vernan Louis Parrington
Dates: 1930Container: Box 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Smith, J. Allen (James Allen), 1860-1924--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Department of Political Science
