Elton Edward Smith manuscript collection, 1964-1975, Date acquired: 00/00/1977
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Smith, Elton Edward (1915-2008)
- Extent:
- 0.84 Linear Feet
- 3 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Elton Edward Smith Manuscript Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection consists of typescripts written by Elton E. Smith, "The Two Voices: A Tennyson Study," "The Angry Young Men of the Thirties," and "Charles Reade." Also includes a typescript of "Jairus' Daughter," written by Esther Greenwell Smith, and the galley proofs for William Godwin, written by both authors in collaboration.
- Biographical / historical:
Dr. Elton Edward Smith, born 1915 in New York City, attended New York University, Harvard Divinity School, Andover Newton Theological School, and Syracuse University. He began teaching English at the University of South Florida in 1961. As a Baptist clergyman, he has served in churches in Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, and Florida. His books include The Angry Young Men of the Thirties, Charles Reade,Louis MacNeice, and The Two Voices. He collaborated with his wife, Esther Marian Greenwell Smith, on William Godwin, a selection in Twayne's English Authors Series. Her books include The Cascade Empire, Jairus's Daughter, and Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
- Acquisition information:
Elton Edward Smith
Donation
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Elton Edward Smith Manuscript Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
