Manuscripts
Barth, Paul, Hunter. 1 letter to Smith, Jack, 1916-1996. (1984, Feb. 1). Also envelope
- 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.
- Production date
- 1925-2004.
- Call number
- mssSmith, Jack papers
- Provenance
