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Erasmus Darwin Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.S647

Biographical / Historical note

Erasmus Darwin Smith was a judge and lawyer in Rochester, N.Y. He was a Supreme Court justice in New York State from 1855-1876, and an honorary graduate of the University of Rochester, 1868. Briefly, during 1849, he was political editor of the Rochester Daily Advertiser.

Scope and Contents

The Erasmus Darwin Smith Papers includes family correspondence, poems and school essays, certificates and other documents, clippings, and drafts of speeches.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1830-1886

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Erasmus Darwin Smith Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Erasmus Darwin Smith Papers, A.S647, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Erasmus Darwin Smith papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • November 12, 2018: This finding aid has been revised.

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA