Series III. Supplementary Materials, 1870-1963, undated
Scope and Content
The Papers of Charles Phelps Smyth contain the personal papers of American physical chemist Charles Phelps Smyth. The materials in this collection are mainly of a biographical nature, documenting Smyth’s life from his baptism as an infant to his death. His service in the United States military in World Wars I and II and his friendship with his mentor, Nobel Laureate Theodore William Richards are highlighted. This collection contains little documentation regarding Smyth’s work as a scientist and educator. The Papers of the Charles Phelps Smyth are arranged into the following four series:
- Biographical Materials
- Correspondence
- Supplementary Materials
- Certificates and Diplomas
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1963, undated
Series Description
Arranged chronologically by year, this series contains miscellaneous materials regarding the Smyth Family, which were collected and maintained by Charles Phelps Smyth. A majority of the materials in this series concern Smyth’s father Charles H. Smyth, Jr., an American geologist. A small amount of materials regarding Smyth’s great-grandfather Charles Smyth are also present here.
The contents of this series consist of a notebook, travel tickets and documents, a sketchbook, maps and lithographs, a scrapbook containing memorial notices, and news clippings.
Repository Details
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