Manuscripts

-----. Jayne Mansfield, or a look-alike, and Jack Smith. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm

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
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-----. Two unidentified men, Jayne Mansfield, 1933-1967, and Jack Smith, 1916-1996. 1 photograph: B&W; 21x26cm. [Pre-1967]. [Los Angles (Calif.)?]

Manuscripts

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.

mssSmith, Jack papers

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Rogers, Art. (Los Angeles Times Staff Photographer). Jack Smith, 1916-1996, flying a kite. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. 1964

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mssSmith, Jack papers

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Gaines, John. (Los Angeles Times Staff Photographer). Portrait of Jack Smith, 1916-1996. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. 1965, Mar. 10

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mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. Jack Smith, 1916-1996, holding a headset, in the newsroom. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. With a caption in French on the verso. 1958, Jan.27

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. 1 photograph of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, and Curits B. Smith on couch, B&W; ([1946])

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. Portrait of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, arms crossed, seated on a stool. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. Note: light damage to lower left corner

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

-----. Jayne Mansfield, or a look-alike, and Jack Smith. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm

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-----. Two unidentified men, Jayne Mansfield, 1933-1967, and Jack Smith, 1916-1996. 1 photograph: B&W; 21x26cm. [Pre-1967]. [Los Angles (Calif.)?]

Rogers, Art. (Los Angeles Times Staff Photographer). Jack Smith, 1916-1996, flying a kite. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. 1964

Gaines, John. (Los Angeles Times Staff Photographer). Portrait of Jack Smith, 1916-1996. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. 1965, Mar. 10

-----. Jack Smith, 1916-1996, holding a headset, in the newsroom. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. With a caption in French on the verso. 1958, Jan.27

-----. 1 photograph of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, and Curits B. Smith on couch, B&W; ([1946])

-----. Portrait of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, arms crossed, seated on a stool. 1 photograph: B&W; 36x29cm. Note: light damage to lower left corner