Collection: Reeder Smith and Eliza Kimball Smith Papers

This collection consists of papers belonging and pertaining to Reeder Smith, an agent employed by Amos A. Lawrence in the founding of Lawrence University, and his wife, Eliza Kimball Smith. Papers date primarily from 1846 to 1895 and include correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs, and records of donations to Lawrence University. Subjects documented include lawsuits related to land owned by Smith in Appleton and Smith's efforts to raise funds for a new preparatory/female department building in 1858-1859.

Dates

1846-2012
1846-1895

Creator

Smith, Reeder, 1804-1892 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Most materials in this collection are in the public domain. For all others, property rights and copyright reside with Lawrence University. For uses beyond those allowed for fair use under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.), please contact the University Archivist.

Extent

0.60 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Method of Acquisition

Newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, records of donations, and several pamphlets donated to the Archives by Bruce Graham, great-great-grandson of Reeder Smith, 2014-03-24. Other materials have accumulated over time.