L. H. Smith Papers, 1853-1896
(Manuscript Collection #23)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | L. H. Smith Papers |
| Creator: | Smith, L. H. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Papers (1853-1896) including correspondence, a certificate, and a register relating to the Duplin County schools. |
| Extent: | 0.22 Cubic feet, 4 items , xerox copies, consisting of correspondence, a certificate, and a register. |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
October 5, 1967, Two letters, a School Teacher's Certificate (1854), and North Carolina Public School Register for Duplin County Schools (1882-1896). Loaned for copying, May 1966, by Dr. Ralph Brimley, East Carolina University, Greenville, N. C.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
L. H. Smith Papers (#23), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Loaned by Dr. Ralph Brimley
Processing Information
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Processed by D. Lennon
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Biographical / Historical Note
L. H. Smith was a public school teacher in Edgecombe County, N. C., in 1854.
Description
The correspondence in this collection consists of personal letters from L. H. Smith to his brother (1853) and to his daughter (1855). A Common School Teacher's Certificate issued to L. H. Smith for Edgecombe County (1854) and a North Carolina Public School Register for Duplin County Schools (1882-1896) are also included in the collection. The Public School Register contains teachers' names, salaries, textbooks used, pupil attendance, and grading procedure.
Subject Headings
Personal/Family name
Geographic names
Online access to this finding aid is supported with funds created through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). These funds come through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services which is administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. This grant is part of the North Carolina ECHO, Exploring Cultural Heritage Online, Digitization Grant Program.
