Manuscripts

-----. 1 photograph of Permelia Sheldon, Diane Sheldon, and Lisle Sheldon, B&W; ([1946?])

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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-----. 1 photograph of Diane Sheldon, Permelia Sheldon, and Lisle Sheldon, B&W; ([1940's])

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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-----. 1 photograph of Permelia Sheldon on Easter, B&W; (1946, [Apr. 21])

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. 1 photograph of Anna M. Smith, Diane Sheldon, Permelia Sheldon, Denise Smith, 1920-2004, Lisle Sheldon, and Harry D. Smith, B&W; ([1940's])

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mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. 1 photograph of Diane Sheldon reading a book. ([1946])

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

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Smith, Jack, 1916-1996. 1 letter to Sheldon, Lisle and Sheldon, Permelia. (1945)

Manuscripts

mssSmith, Jack papers

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-----. 1 photograph of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, holding Curits B. Smith, Denise (Bresson) Smith, Permelia Sheldon, Anna M. Smith, Diane Sheldon, Betty Mae Dossey, Phyllis Smith, Buster Dossey, B&W; (1946?)

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mssSmith, Jack papers

-----. 1 photograph of Permelia Sheldon, Diane Sheldon, and Lisle Sheldon, B&W; ([1946?])

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Smith, Jack, 1916-1996. 1 letter to Sheldon, Lisle and Sheldon, Permelia. (1945)

-----. 1 photograph of Jack Smith, 1916-1996, holding Curits B. Smith, Denise (Bresson) Smith, Permelia Sheldon, Anna M. Smith, Diane Sheldon, Betty Mae Dossey, Phyllis Smith, Buster Dossey, B&W; (1946?)