Accession 03-056: Initial Deposit , 1950 - 2001
Scope and Contents
This accession consists of correspondence written and received by Richard K. Smith from 1950 to 2001, the bulk of letters being written from 1974 to 1999. Included in the collection are numerous subject files kept by Smith relating to aviation history; drafts of articles; unpublished book and chapter manuscripts; photographs, slides and negatives of dirigibles and airplanes, and genealogical information regarding the Smith family.
Dates
- 1950 - 2001
Conditions Governing Access
This accession is open for research.
Extent
50 Cubic Feet (One hundred document boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This accession is organized into four series: Correspondence; Subject Files; Articles, Drafts and Manuscripts; and Photographs, Slides and Negatives. The collection is arranged chronologically by title of subject file or date of correspondence.
Physical Description
Materials show some aging and water damage.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
