James Adger Smyth papers
Collection Overview
The collection consists of the handwritten text of two speeches delivered by Smyth at the College of Charleston. The first speech is titled "Public Opinion," and was given at the college on March 6th, 1857. In it, Smyth describes the power of public opinion to shape the actions of governments. The second speech is Smyth's valedictorian address. The works were donated to the College of Charleston by William H. Cross, a graduate of the college in 1925. The papers also include a letter from Cross explaining the contents of the speeches and donating them to the college.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1858
Creator
- Smyth, James Adger, 1837-1920 (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
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Biographical Note
James Adger Smyth was a Charleston businessman and was the valedictorian of the College of Charleston in 1858. He was also a member of Company A of the 25th South Carolina Infantry in 1862.
Extent
1 folder (3 items) ; 20-27 cm.
Acquisitions Information
Materials donated by William H. Cross.
Subject
- College of Charleston -- Alumni and alumnae (Organization)
Source
- Cross, William H., 1904-1981 (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the James Adger Smyth Papers, 1857-1858
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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