Culver Smith papers
Scope and Contents
The collection ranges from 1932 to 1979 including teaching material (class notes and exams), papers, manuscripts, and research material and notes of Dr. Culver Smith, history professor, and department chair, at the University of Chattanooga. Includes notes, manuscripts and drafts of his book, Press, Politics and Patronage (University of Georgia Press, 1977). Also material relating to Dr. Smith’s involvement with the local performing arts scene, including the Chattanooga Symphony, the Chattanooga Opera Association.
Dates
- Creation: 1932-1979
Creator
- Smith, Culver H. (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection contains materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright status of this collection has not been evaluated.
Biographical / Historical
Culver H. Smith (1896-1979) joined the faculty of the History Department at the University of Chattanooga in 1932. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Smith had degrees from Trinity University, Yale University, and a Ph.D from Duke University. In addition to his tenure at the University of Chattanooga, Dr. Smith was also a visiting professor at Duke University, and the Universities of Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Dr. Smith retired from the University of Chattanooga in 1966, but continued to do research and publish, including his book, Press, Politics and Patronage, published by the University of Georgia Press in 1977. He was considered an expert on foreign policy and the role of newspapers in American history. Serving as Head of the History Department at the University of Chattanooga, Dr. Smith stepped down from this role in 1961. In 1966 he officially retired from the University. Dr. Smith was also involved with local historical and cultural organizations, including the Chattanooga Area Historical Association, and the Chattanooga Symphony and the Chattanooga Opera Association.
Extent
21.22 Linear Feet (39 Boxes)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collected was bequeathed by Culver Smith to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on 1979 November 1.
Processing Information
Processing of this collection is complete.
Subject
- Chattanooga Symphony & Opera -- History (Organization)
- Title
- Culver Smith papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Box: MS-037 001 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 002 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 003 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 004 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 005 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 006 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 007 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 008 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 009 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 010 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 011 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 012 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 013 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 014 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 015 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 016 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 017 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 018 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 019 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 020 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 021 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 022 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 023 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 024 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 025 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 026 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 027 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 028 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 029 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 030 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 031 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 032 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 033 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 034 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 035 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 036 (Text)
- Box: MS-037 037 (Text)
Collection Area Details
Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library
c/o Special Collections
600 Douglas Street
Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 United States
archives@utc.edu