John F. Smith Papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 09-9.46

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection of John Franklin Smith papers includes correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, copies of journal articles and other writings, clippings and biographical information about Smith.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1920-1931

Creator

Smith, John Franklin. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

2.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Franklin Smith taught in both the Berea College Academy School and the Normal School from 1911 to 1931. Originally drawn to Berea to teach Rural Social Science, Smith also served as a publicity agent for serveral years and directed the College Sunday School for fifteen years. Smith was a prolific writer, including a poet. Smith retired from Berea in 1931 due to illness.