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Smith family history materials, circa 1820s-circa 1890s

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Documenting Smith, Rhett, Moore, Grimke, Barnwell, Haskell and related families, the materials include letters (James Smith to Thomas Smith Grimke, 1822), prose narratives (copied over numerous times), printed matter, family trees, bound handwritten volumes, extracts from family bibles, typescripts and similar items by various members of the related families.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1820s-circa 1890s

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)