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Personal papers of Guy W. Smith

 Collection — Box: 1
Call Number: PP 112

Overview

Smith taught in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas from 1920-1956. This collection consists of reprints of math articles and materials on the Ellis Stouffer memorial service.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 - 1956

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.

All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Guy W. Smith

Smith received his B.S. in 1908 and his M.S. in 1909, both from the University of Colorado. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1917. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in 1920, reaching Professor status in 1934. He retired in 1956 and died in 1968.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 112

Physical Location

Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Related Materials

Consult library staff regarding the availability of related photographs, biographical files, and scrapbooks.

Title
Guide to the Guy W. Smith Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of Guy W. Smith
Author
Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2021.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1569965886
Preferred citation
Guy W. Smith Collection, University Archives, PP 112, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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