Manuscripts

Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.). Jack Smith, 1916-1996, Warren Banner, Robert E. McNully, and unidentified Marine. 1 print: B&W; 23cm. (1945, Mar.), Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands, Japan). Note: Also caption typed on front of photo and notes on verso from "Harlin" and "Lloyd"; Jack Smith reading Baby Name Book; Also 1 B&W negative. Subj.: Smith, Jack, 1916-1996 Subj.: Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945

Description: The collection has several strong subject points for the purpose of research including journalism and the writing process and the history of Los Angeles. There are many letters written during World War II that discuss life in America as well as abroad, especially Iwo Jima. The bulk of the collection includes correspondence to Smith from his readers, many of whom were persons of note, and Smith's own subject files of topics often discussed in his columns. The manuscripts include a number of Smith's notebooks as well as drafts of essays and monographs. The ephemera includes appearances of Smith's columns, photographs of Smith's work and family, and printed materials related to Smith's work and family life.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1925-2004.
Call number: mssSmith, Jack papers
Creator: Smith, Jack (1916-1996)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Curtis B. Smith and Douglas F. Smith, May 2004, November 2004, May 2016, and May 2023.; gift of June Lee Pilsitz, May 2008.; gift of Jeanne Cornwell, April 2008.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.; NOT AVAILABLE: Audiovisual items: 12 audio transcription discs in box 205 not available for paging until reformatted. Please contact Reader Services for more information.; NOT AVAILABLE: Born digital items: computer hard drives not available for paging until reformatted. Please contact Reader Services for more information.
Rights: The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
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-----. 1 photograph of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, and "Zimmy," an interpreter at Iwo Jima, B&W; ([1945]), Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands, Japan). Note: Originally note attached to photograph. *Subj.: Smith, Jack, 1916-1996
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