Agnes Smith (1906-1994), Author, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Publications

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

This collection cannot be retrieved for use at this time. Please contact the West Virginia & Regional History Center for more information.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Agnes Smith (1906-1994), Author, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Publications, A&M 4177, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
5.88 Linear Feet 5 ft. 10.5 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each; 6 boxes, 5 ft. 0.5 in. total)
Abstract:
Papers of author Agnes Smith of Harrison and Marion Counties, West Virginia. The collection includes manuscripts of writings such as essays and stories, personal and professional correspondence, photographs, diaries (1969-1973), her diploma from Fairmont State Teachers College (1932), speeches (1959-1963), and publications. Publications include published copies of essays and articles as well as Smith's books: the award-winning Edge of the Forest (1959) and The Bluegreen Tree (1977), both children's books, and Speaking as a Writer (1978), a collection of essays. This collection is minimally processed.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Agnes Smith (1906-1994), Author, Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Publications, A&M 4177, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Acquisition information:
Gift from Mahoney, Sarah Anderson, 2016/04/21
Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard