Miscellaneous Items on board, bulk: 1909-1910; 1914
Content Description
Correspondence to or from E. E. "Doc" Smith and his family, publishers, or other authors. Also includes photos and educational materials for Smith. The materials of this collection were provided by Betsy Spiegel via her nephew Courtney Fugate. A noteworthy piece includes a synopsis of Skylark of Space with a 20+ page manuscript of drawings and notes. Other items of interest include letters to and from authors Jack Williamson and Abraham Grace Merritt.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1909-1910; 1914
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 linear feet (Oversized diplomas and one legal-sized document box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
Items pasted on board relating to Smith’s wife and his time as a student at the University of Idaho. a. Photo of E. E. Smith as a student at University of Idaho. b. Invitation to the commencement at the University of Idaho, with envelope addressed to his future wife, “Miss Jeanine MacDougall,” dated 1914. c. Invitation from (to?) Edward Smith to a dance at the Neolian Academy of Dancing, dated 1909-1910.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository